A remarkable e39 for rattle kit and vanos

Flash-Gordon

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:ty: Everyone

Peter, I am still astonished by what a different car I'm driving now.

Here are a few things I've noted straight away :

Responsiveness is MUCH smoother, not just upon accelerating, but decelerating too
Low down Torque has increased tremendously (boy am I having fun now :) )
The 5'er used to get idle jumps/drops when cold and idling, that is now a thing of the past :joy:
Fuel consumption has decreased noticeably too
Engine feels like its running MUCH MUCH easier than before
Power delivery is SMOOTH as silk throughout the the rev range
Overall the whole car just feels 100times smoother and happier - Even better when I just got her :joy:

Let me tell you gentlemen, if you want your beemer to be sought after at insanity levels of detail and care, AXIS is your answer!

Peter and Alex, I cannot express my gratitude! Thank you for TOP CLASS work on the 5'er and all the advice!! You gentlemen are a BIG asset to the Forum and definitely some of the most knowledgeable guys around!

Thank you Sean (Moranor) for supplying the needed parts :ty:

Lastly, thank you Axis, for delivering the best service ever received so far! I shall most certainly recommend Axis to all bmw drivers!
:thumbs:

I am forever in your debt!

Thanks for getting this 5'er back in tip top shape and sending me away as one happy camper :ty: :praise: :praise:

Peter and Alex, you gentlemen are Legends!
Hats off to you :praise:

Thanks again gentlemen! :thumbs:


DieselFan said:
417 000 kms?

:bravo::bravo:


zaleonardz@DentDocVPS said:
lawnmower engine ?

Are you a double stroke kind of guy peter ?


Oh and another thing, this really does not make sense.

That car is a big heavy 5 series...

We all know they implode when they get to 101,000km.....

How did this make it to 400k,

Engine and gearbox must have been replaced 6 times...



:biglol::roflol:

All original ladies and gentlemen :)
 

RAArmstrong

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I really only have 2 things to say here...

1. Gordon FTW for looking after the car so well...

2. E39 FTW! :grin:
 

Peter@AEW

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AdiS said:
So was it only vanos seals? Or were other service items done?

Adi it was as follows:

Bottom radiator hose
Rattle kit
Seals
Oil filter housing gasket
Oil
Oil Filter
Valve cover gasket
Valve cover bushes
Vanos solenoid oil feed pipe.
Flush radiator/cooling system
Antifreeze
Distilled Water

Last but not least oil sump plug.
 

Andy1GP

///Member
Top Notch Work Peter :bravo: and a great result to keeping your car in great nick Gordon. I am really happy for you :joy:
 

Peter@AEW

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Charlie Brown said:
@ Alexander - does one do the vanos oil line as a preventative maintenece item or only if it is leaking / bulging ?

The oil feed line need only be changed if it leaks.
 

alucard

New member
@a1exander
Sorry to hijack the thread.But I also want to do the vanos rattle and seals repair. I am however unable to find a impact tool in upington to loan to open up the vanos piston. Do you guys have a different method without the impact tool?

I have M54B30 motor with no vanos rattles as yet but wanted to do it as a precaution measure.

Sent from my Nokia 3310
 

Peter@AEW

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alucard said:
@a1exander
Sorry to hijack the thread.But I also want to do the vanos rattle and seals repair. I am however unable to find a impact tool in upington to loan to open up the vanos piston. Do you guys have a different method without the impact tool?

I have M54B30 motor with no vanos rattles as yet but wanted to do it as a precaution measure.

Sent from my Nokia 3310

Do not attempt to do rattle without the special vice covers and an impact tool.
It is imperative that the vanos piston is not clamped into a vice unprotected as they will be damaged and that will be the end of the vanos unit.
You will equally need the cam locks to set the cams in the correct orientation.

I realise the Beisan do not mandate the use of cam setting tools however trust me it is insurance to use them.

In a nutshell you will need an impact tool to do rattle kit.
You may wish to consider your local exhaust shop as they use air impact tools.
Set it to the lowest setting.


Today we finished installing all new water hoses as well as a vent pipe.

The vent pipe required the throttle to be disconnected and a word of warning to those unsuspecting.

Do not disconnect the throttle plug without first disconnecting the battery as it is a monumental mountain to climb when you attempt to reset the throttle position.
I think it took us at least 1 hour to clear faults and reset it.

Apparently it requires the use of GT1 which is a reader used by the dealers.

Alexander got it right with INPA however by his own admission he does not know how so he is unlikely to replicate it.

Gordon was most supportive of my negligence even apologised for me cocking it up.......thanks Gordon.

Anyway fuel consumption is now in the order of 7L/100Km which is astounding for a 1,6 ton car with 400klicks on it.
 

sash

///Member
a1exander said:
alucard said:
@a1exander
Sorry to hijack the thread.But I also want to do the vanos rattle and seals repair. I am however unable to find a impact tool in upington to loan to open up the vanos piston. Do you guys have a different method without the impact tool?

I have M54B30 motor with no vanos rattles as yet but wanted to do it as a precaution measure.

Sent from my Nokia 3310

Do not attempt to do rattle without the special vice covers and an impact tool.
It is imperative that the vanos piston is not clamped into a vice unprotected as they will be damaged and that will be the end of the vanos unit.
You will equally need the cam locks to set the cams in the correct orientation.

I realise the Beisan do not mandate the use of cam setting tools however trust me it is insurance to use them.

In a nutshell you will need an impact tool to do rattle kit.
You may wish to consider your local exhaust shop as they use air impact tools.
Set it to the lowest setting.


Today we finished installing all new water hoses as well as a vent pipe.

The vent pipe required the throttle to be disconnected and a word of warning to those unsuspecting.

Do not disconnect the throttle plug without first disconnecting the battery as it is a monumental mountain to climb when you attempt to reset the throttle position.
I think it took us at least 1 hour to clear faults and reset it.

Apparently it requires the use of GT1 which is a reader used by the dealers.

Alexander got it right with INPA however by his own admission he does not know how so he is unlikely to replicate it.

Gordon was most supportive of my negligence even apologised for me cocking it up.......thanks Gordon.

Anyway fuel consumption is now in the order of 7L/100Km which is astounding for a 1,6 ton car with 400klicks on it.



Amazing stuff. that consumption from a car like this is unheard of.., i hope that is extra urban consumption, else theres something wrong with my 530d.., :rollsmile:
 

moranor@axis

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alucard if you decide not to do the rattle kit you can send it back to me with the jaw liners I will refund you :)
 

Peter@AEW

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ChefDJ said:
I think this thread needs an update :idea:

DJ focus :rollsmile:
It was updated last night

"Today we finished installing all new water hoses as well as a vent pipe.

The vent pipe required the throttle to be disconnected and a word of warning to those unsuspecting.

Do not disconnect the throttle plug without first disconnecting the battery as it is a monumental mountain to climb when you attempt to reset the throttle position.
I think it took us at least 1 hour to clear faults and reset it.

Apparently it requires the use of GT1 which is a reader used by the dealers.

Alexander got it right with INPA however by his own admission he does not know how so he is unlikely to replicate it.

Gordon was most supportive of my negligence even apologised for me cocking it up.......thanks Gordon.

Anyway fuel consumption is now in the order of 7L/100Km which is astounding for a 1,6 ton car with 400klicks on it."
 
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