aaaaaaaagh need to vent..........stupid BMW

[minishep]

So my package just turned up from Pelican parts all the way down under to Australia. (great service BTW) i had been having some issues with the 535i stalling and generally running like crap. so i hooked up carsoft and checked the codes ordered a crankshaft sensor and cam position sensor. Just got the car in the shed and started spannering away and discovered brown mud splattered all over the inside of the engine bay....... ????? the Water pump is wobbley again, i only replaced it just over 12 months ago, i've only done about 10000kms in that time............Is this normal, I knew the cooling systems were fragile but should i be replacing a pump every year???? can i do anything to extend the life of the pump. I use good quality coolant and check it regularly. Getting quite frustrated........

[larrychew]

be sure to change the coolant every two years with BMW OEM coolant from the dealer. The EMP Stewart waterpump fits exactly but weights considerably more. I think the bearing surface area must be huge compared to the stock unit.

[minishep]

Spanner needed to remove the fan? the last time i did it i used a shifter and i broke the plastic pulley.



Cheers


still frustrated

[JimLev]

"Drive It Like You Stole It, A Sickness for Quickness"
The Bottle Rocket "King of Spray" 2 Stage Nitrous Oxide
Dare to be different and stand out among the crowd of me-to-cars!
No guts, no glory! Tire smoke, not traction control!
Zionsville all aluminum radiator to replace the 3 leak prone Nissens Radiators!

NOS Progressive 2 Stage Controller with port injection
Snow's Performance Methanol/Water Injection
Dinan downloads, VAC Under Drive Pulleys
Dinan Carbon Fiber CAI
Dinan Front Strut Bar
Electric Cooling Fan w/PWM controller
NGK Iridium Plugs
DDE Enhanced Angel Eyes, Smoked Lenses
Koni FSD's/H&R Springs, BAV Brass Caliper Bushings
Eisenmann Race Exhaust (from H8-Rain's car)
///M5 3.15 LSD
///M5 Sway Bars, Front & Rear
Energy Suspension Polyurethane Sway Bar Bushings
///M5 Gauge Cluster Rings ///M5 Lip Spoiler
///M5 Mirrors and Switches
Leather Z weighted shift knob (thanks H8-Rain)
Rogue “Octane” Short Shift kit w/WSR
Rogue Tranny Mounts
StopTech Brake Lines Front & Rear
Axxis Deluxe Plus pads Front & Rear
Staggered M Parallel 66, Xenons
Modified CDV, UGDO
Euro Storage Tray (thanks Zombywolf)
Redline in Diff and Tranny
Passport 8500 X50, Escort ZR3 Laser Jammer
G-Tech/Competition Pro Data Logger
Auto Enginuity OBD-II Scan Tool
25% Tint, X-Pel, LoJack
PIAA Driving Lights
BMW CCA Member Boston Chapter

[Ned]

I removed the fan nut by putting an adjustable wrench on it and striking the wrench clockwise, Don't miss and break something.

[minishep]

Thanks guys, working on it today, also discovered mystery oil leak while spannering away. Oh well

[Bmw540san]

or using screwdriver works, but I got tired of it. You can break something or hurt yourself.
http://bimmer.roadfly.com/bmw/forums/e39/9622263-1.html



1998 BMW 540i 6 speed
Arctic silver, M sport suspension (euro delivery), prod. date 05/98, non VANOS
Staggered 18" style 32 OEM wheels
3.15 open differential
Remus exhaust
AFE CAI with improved heat shield
Z3 shifter
VDO oil pressure and temperature gauges in place of headlight/fog switches
Powder coated valve covers-satin black
CDV delete
Debadged
AEA DRL module (aftermarket daytime running lights)

1997 BMW 528iA
Alpine white, premium package, prod. date 04/97, single VANOS
Staggered 17" style 32 OEM wheels
Debadged
AEA DRL module
Custom made sun blinds for rear seating area

2000 Nissan Frontier Desert Runner, AKA "The Work Horse"

Garage aids:
Direct Lift Pro Park 8
Campbell Hausfeld 28 gallon oil lubricated air compressor
Newair ACP-1400H portable air conditioner and heater
Auto Enginuity scan tool with BMW enhanced option
Actron 9135 scan tool-for quick readouts

[Mike S]

Are these guys still in business? Although their web site is up and running I've had emails to 2 different contacts bounce back.

[minishep]

Pelican has them listed but not for the 535/540. They have an OEM with plastic impellor and an after market Graf with a steel impellor, Any thoughts????


I went back to Autobarn (car parts shop) where i bought the water pump from last time and they seem to think the pump should have a 2 year warranty and were going to chase up a replacment which will be great.........