Exactly. Nothing like getting a UA-cam notification from the only channel I’ve enabled it on. Thankful to this channel for his automotive curiosity and diagnosing skills. Keep it going PM 👍
Fantastic work. Gives me motivation to tackle some of this on my M5. Maybe a commenter already said, but you should make clear that the BMW coolant needs to be mixed 50/50 with water, it doesn't go in full strength.
@practical enthusiast If/when you finish this refresh and enjoy all the miles with smiles, I'd love to see you put this beautiful unicorn up for auction on BaT. You'd stand to make the most and the comments sections would be enjoyable to follow! Best of luck, thanks for the vids! Hope you're next project is an E28!
Thanks for the comment - that's likely the plan for this one once it's done. It'll be a bit too nice for regular Midwest usage so I'll have to say goodbye to it. I would love to pick up an e28! We'll see if one comes around.
Hey sir, congrats on all your well done videos. Unfortunately you missed 2 main components that should be replaced as well, which are the cooling pipes right under the intake manifold since you were already there. Then it would be a complete job. but great job overall. thanks for ur videos. C ya around.
Not sure if you replaced the plastic fan but that is the one thing that should absolutely be done. They become brittle, break and can shred your belt and dent the hood.
Found a crack in my radiatoer right by the connection for the upper hose. My E39 is a 2002 with 60,000 miles on it. It seems the SE Texas heat has taken its toll on this car. Everything I touch that is plastic seems to crumble and fall apart. I go to fix one thing and that leads to another and so on.
First of all - GREAT videos man! I’m curios to understand why you did not remove the air intake manifold and change the coolant pipes below? Are they less likely to crack or? Greetings from Denmark - Scandinavia
If I were to do it again, I would replace the coolant pipes under the intake manifold. At the time I didn't see the need on this car since the mileage was so low.
Thanks a lot for your reply! My e39 has very low milage too - but I was thinking that the plastic might get brittle after 20 years. However - the lazy part of me tells me not to do it, as removal of the air intake manifold seems like a complex job with lots of cables and connections everywhere …
It's a M12 Fuel 3/8 ratchet and it works awesome for small/mid fasteners. I don't usually use it for breaking them loose but certainly for unscrewing. Saves my wrists a ton of wear. It has a variable trigger to prevent you from overtightening smaller bolts. I think it makes out at around 50 ft/lbs.
Hello from Spain, nice video. I have 525i e39 m54 and i have changed the thermostat and radiator. The temperature in the hidden menu up to 99° and i want to ask you if its normal for this engine, because thernostato is completly open to 97°. Best regards!
Is FCP Euro slipping when it comes to parts kits these days? Seems like there more expensive and less convinient. Idk maybe the market these days too but im not sure.
In my opinion, yes. I spent quite a while comparing both ECS Tuning & FCP Euro coolant kits against what you could spec out yourself and the quality and price discrepancy was considerable.
Gotta say with all of the work done so far, I’d estimate it would have been a $3.5-4K shop bill at an independent shop. Any idea what the estimate would be for the work you’ve done?
Hard to say honestly. I'll have close to $3k in parts by the the I'm finished. Most shops wouldn't take the time to clean anything - they're definitely in the business to do it as fast as possible. I'd say a few grand in labor alone would be realistic.
@@PracticalEnthusiast if you had 3 grand in parts then I’d add another $4k on labor. Possibly even $10k overall if bmw did it. Well done sir, it’s a ton of work but the peace of mind is worth it!
This channel is so underrated.
Thank you for watching!
Almost criminally so.
Exactly. Nothing like getting a UA-cam notification from the only channel I’ve enabled it on. Thankful to this channel for his automotive curiosity and diagnosing skills. Keep it going PM 👍
I'm thankful for you enabling the notification! 🙂
Fantastic work. Gives me motivation to tackle some of this on my M5. Maybe a commenter already said, but you should make clear that the BMW coolant needs to be mixed 50/50 with water, it doesn't go in full strength.
Quick tip: the oem bmw thermostat is just a rebrand from mahle/behr
DUDE, just wanted to say THANK YOU big time for such amazing and detailed videos, keep em up man youre amazing!
Happy thanksgiving to my fav channel!
Happy Thanksgiving!
excellent and clean work there..i am gonna DIY and replace all these parts on my next oil change on my 530i
Great videos, I have enjoyed watching them, as I am about to embark on my own 2003 530i E39 Sport restore. Thanks for the videos...
happy thanksgiving! it seems like the cooling system is the most neglected system in most cars
Instant subscribe for using proper coolant
@practical enthusiast If/when you finish this refresh and enjoy all the miles with smiles, I'd love to see you put this beautiful unicorn up for auction on BaT. You'd stand to make the most and the comments sections would be enjoyable to follow! Best of luck, thanks for the vids! Hope you're next project is an E28!
Thanks for the comment - that's likely the plan for this one once it's done. It'll be a bit too nice for regular Midwest usage so I'll have to say goodbye to it. I would love to pick up an e28! We'll see if one comes around.
The engine is pretty clean inside.
E39 Best Car. Happy Thanksgiving
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Hey sir, congrats on all your well done videos. Unfortunately you missed 2 main components that should be replaced as well, which are the cooling pipes right under the intake manifold since you were already there. Then it would be a complete job. but great job overall. thanks for ur videos. C ya around.
The stills at the end are a nice touch... Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving! I'm glad to hear you like them!
Did the same on my 2003 530i. Next is upgrading the DISA valve
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Not sure if you replaced the plastic fan but that is the one thing that should absolutely be done. They become brittle, break and can shred your belt and dent the hood.
Happy thanksgiving!!!
Happy Thanksgiving to you!
Found a crack in my radiatoer right by the connection for the upper hose. My E39 is a 2002 with 60,000 miles on it. It seems the SE Texas heat has taken its toll on this car. Everything I touch that is plastic seems to crumble and fall apart. I go to fix one thing and that leads to another and so on.
Great video very precise 👍
Nothing has beat my water pump from rock auto the entire thing is metal
Why do I have to buy access to the parts list
First of all - GREAT videos man! I’m curios to understand why you did not remove the air intake manifold and change the coolant pipes below? Are they less likely to crack or? Greetings from Denmark - Scandinavia
If I were to do it again, I would replace the coolant pipes under the intake manifold. At the time I didn't see the need on this car since the mileage was so low.
Thanks a lot for your reply! My e39 has very low milage too - but I was thinking that the plastic might get brittle after 20 years.
However - the lazy part of me tells me not to do it, as removal of the air intake manifold seems like a complex job with lots of cables and connections everywhere …
heard a lot of mixed reviews on rein coolant hoses. any updates on the ones installed ?
Thanks!
What about the pipes underneath the intake?
Which model milwaukee ratchet do you have? Do you find it has enough tourque for most small/mid size fasteners?
It's a M12 Fuel 3/8 ratchet and it works awesome for small/mid fasteners. I don't usually use it for breaking them loose but certainly for unscrewing. Saves my wrists a ton of wear. It has a variable trigger to prevent you from overtightening smaller bolts. I think it makes out at around 50 ft/lbs.
@@PracticalEnthusiast Thanks. Theyre now a common sight in auto youtube channels. The smallest model seems ideal for engine bay and motorcycle work.
Hello from Spain, nice video. I have 525i e39 m54 and i have changed the thermostat and radiator. The temperature in the hidden menu up to 99° and i want to ask you if its normal for this engine, because thernostato is completly open to 97°. Best regards!
Is FCP Euro slipping when it comes to parts kits these days? Seems like there more expensive and less convinient. Idk maybe the market these days too but im not sure.
In my opinion, yes. I spent quite a while comparing both ECS Tuning & FCP Euro coolant kits against what you could spec out yourself and the quality and price discrepancy was considerable.
great videos
How hard should I tighten the water pump and thermostat?
Will all these parts on the list fit a 03 e39 525i?
can you share the torque specs for each bolt here?
Gotta say with all of the work done so far, I’d estimate it would have been a $3.5-4K shop bill at an independent shop. Any idea what the estimate would be for the work you’ve done?
Hard to say honestly. I'll have close to $3k in parts by the the I'm finished. Most shops wouldn't take the time to clean anything - they're definitely in the business to do it as fast as possible. I'd say a few grand in labor alone would be realistic.
@@PracticalEnthusiast if you had 3 grand in parts then I’d add another $4k on labor. Possibly even $10k overall if bmw did it. Well done sir, it’s a ton of work but the peace of mind is worth it!
do i have to pay for you to show me the parts numbers?
Hallo,im from indonesia 🇮🇩.
Where expansion valve Ac e39 location??
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