e39 Parts and Maintenance Cost

[haywire]

Err...bro they charged me RM200 for the Behr expansion tank (original) about 2 months back

Lower arm price is consistent to what he told me, Im being cheap changed to TRW only RM260 hahaha

Wah really have to checkout this MK Parts when I go back to KL

 

[zib]

Err...bro they charged me RM200 for the Behr expansion tank (original) about 2 months back

Lower arm price is consistent to what he told me, Im being cheap changed to TRW only RM260 hahaha

Wah really have to checkout this MK Parts when I go back to KL

Need to ask John again on the expansion tank brand. yes he did offer me TRW for RM250 each. But I took Lemforder for the more superior quality hehheehehe..raya maa

There is also BA autoparts near opposite Ikea at Pinggiran taman tun (alongside BMW and VW showroom)

 

[haywire]

Oh right it was RM250 indeed, my bad.

Yeah I think I saw few BMW halfcuts along there, need to check those out too. I'm looking for rear doorcards with side blinds.

 

[enkil]

yr m3 evo is also very happy bro....:top:

This is my e39 bro. The other car is now a garage queen

 

[haywire]

Another part replaced yesterday, just a day before raya:

New original BMW alternator in Bosch box - RM1180

Labour - RM150

Total RM1330 duit raya to the workshop Jackson's Conversions Sungai Petani.

 

[zib]

Another part replaced yesterday, just a day before raya:

New original BMW alternator in Bosch box - RM1180

Labour - RM150

Total RM1330 duit raya to the workshop Jackson's Conversions Sungai Petani.

Bro,where is this workshop located at? I plan install my power window regulator change which I bought earlier at MK Kepong. Are they familiar with E39 electrics?

Cheers

 

[haywire]

Bro,where is this workshop located at? I plan install my power window regulator change which I bought earlier at MK Kepong. Are they familiar with E39 electrics?

Cheers

Across the road from Sek Men Che Tom. You'll see a big BMW sign as you pass from South SP Tesco. He'll be open on Thursday, 2 days holiday for raya.

I'd say he is very well versed with any BMWs, from my observation and conversation with him. He has Autologic in his workshop and does troubleshooting for BMW Penang.

When are you planning to go? I need to go back to his workshop, to give him back a BMW battery he lend me yesterday. Maybe can go together?

 

[zib]

Across the road from Sek Men Che Tom. You'll see a big BMW sign as you pass from South SP Tesco. He'll be open on Thursday, 2 days holiday for raya.

I'd say he is very well versed with any BMWs, from my observation and conversation with him. He has Autologic in his workshop and does troubleshooting for BMW Penang.

When are you planning to go? I need to go back to his workshop, to give him back a BMW battery he lend me yesterday. Maybe can go together?

I think it will be either Saturday or Monday.

Cheers

 

[haywire]

I think it will be either Saturday or Monday.

Cheers

I'll be going back Saturday night, see if we can meet somewhere Saturday? (Wrong thread to discuss these, sorry guys)

SMS/call me when you're here. Keep this thread clean hehe

 

[bimmer73]

Anyone changed water pump lately. whats the cost my started leaking today at 11pm. Tomorrow morning car is going to the surgeon (bestness) in Ara D'sara. Yong told me duringmy last service that E39 parts are cheaper nowadays. ori

 

[JFT63]

I replaced OEM water pump rm 210 last year..with metal impellers..don't know the price of the original BMW item..

 

[Jerman]

Anyone changed water pump lately. whats the cost my started leaking today at 11pm. Tomorrow morning car is going to the surgeon (bestness) in Ara D'sara. Yong told me duringmy last service that E39 parts are cheaper nowadays. ori

bro,
I replaced mine 2+ years ago for RM 148 (OEM). The original is about RM 330.

 

[anakrombau]

didnt see any topic on this...lets start one going so that those who are interested will know wat kinda cost is involved in maintainin an e39

e39 owners...pls do post the cost of yr parts and maintenance

cheers

I am looking for a LH rear lamp. 1st Div is out of it. I know of an outlet in Puchong selling Beemer's parts but I dont remember its name. Can someone pls tell me its name and its contact phone. TQ

 

[bimmer73]

San hin in chan sow lin

I am looking for a LH rear lamp. 1st Div is out of it. I know of an outlet in Puchong selling Beemer's parts but I dont remember its name. Can someone pls tell me its name and its contact phone. TQ

 

[anakrombau]

any contact no. pls. TQ

 

[anakrombau]

Sorry. Maybe you can PM me the contact no pls. Thx

 

[keigoayam]

Done my oil change

Engine Oil (Liqui Moly) 10w 40 RM120 x 2 = RM240
Engine Flush (BG) = RM48
Oil filter = RM35
Diagnostic= RM30
Labour = RM40

Total = RM393

 

[zib]

Fuel Pump float

Today my car broke down right at the middle of Jalan Duta during peak hours! Luckily I managed to glide downhill just before the Indian High Comm where they are building the new Istana Negara new access road. So I parked just at the flyover entrance which is still closed to traffic. And boy it started to rain right after. Cut the the story short, called my regular tow truck which had to call another friend who has a flat-bed truck. He opined that BMWs are better towed using flat-bed truck.

Anyway the tow truck cost me RM150. And towed to Obermaier Jalan Ipoh just to gauge how much they would charge.

Lucky for me only the wiring attached to the right tank float snapped not the fuel pump itself. Obviously someone had soldered it and it was not the 1st time job. Cheaper solution was to resolder it back but if could be dangerous as it involves flammable liquid and combustion.

That last job was shoddy as it was soldered on a past solder joint. Accident awaiting to happen. It could have created a spark and that would spell a disaster for me. So I changed the whole new float mechanism. Better be safe than sorry.

The pump alone would cost me RM1250 according to Bomin. The float mechanism was RM355 by Bomin but Obermaier charged me RM365.

So total damages:
Towing: RM150
Float mechanism: RM365
Labour: RM160 which I found was very steep.

My regular non-BMW specialist would probably charge me RM50 or less. Well desperate times was an opportunity to perhaps squeeze more even tho the lady at Obermaier vehemently lamented that this is the standard labour charge they charge for a regular customer. No discount whatsoever.

Looked like an easy job and the mech at Obermaier only took like 1 hr (remove the clips and off went the seat bench) and you can see the whole float and fuel pump after removing 3 philip screws around the round cover. Sorry no pics as it was wet and my phone batt was low.

That's all folks. and of course half a day gone as all in was done at 12pm sharp (most of the time awaiting for the tow truck).

 

[JFT63]

I havent had this issue before...fingers crossed that it wont happen when it's fully loaded with my family..or better change them before it's too late..thanks for sharing bro

 

[haywire]

Bro Zib, glad you had it sorted out. Sorry I wasnt of much help this morning, when you called I was still sleeping ler hahaha

Anyway, I've soldered that wire on my previous E36 float and it never gives me any problem again. Also soldered my friend's E36 float wire too. It can be done, but away from the tank. Its a good idea to change it anyway I guess.