New Jersey BMW CCA

Assuming the bushings (control arm bushings) are not defective. Are the actual arms inner and outer ball joints ok?are the shocks ok as well? If all suspension components and brakes are ok. Assuming your car has ASC (not DSC) ,you can have a brake line dampener installed .part#34 31 6 750 384 ,aroun...

Here's what Vic is talking about !!

http://njbmwcca.org/services/bulletin/a ... 200307.pdf

go to page 5

Ray

To bolster what Vic said, on the 95 M60 engine,air leaks can be from several areas.

-intake gaskets( been improved over the years)
-intake air pressure regulator(back of intak manifold)
-general gasket leaks(look for oil leaks)
-dipstick secured?oil cap?

just some things to look for

Ray

part number is 11 42 1 436 982

most dealers stock them, approx 8 bucks each

Ray

just a quick article in the Home News Tribune http://www.homenewstribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070618/NEWS010204/706180386/1001 also,there was a mention on News12 last night on TV, Dave Ngo did a great job on his short interview! my new hero!! :wink: sorry i do not have a link or clip for...

My 740iL came with the MKIII version 17 navigation version. Is it possible to upgrade to the latest MKIV version 28? Is there a listing somewhere that indicates the improvements or changes that were made with each version and how the MKIV may be different than the MKIII? MKIII is a CD-ROM based sys...

Thanks for the info on the Navigation. My system came installed standard. How do you "unplug" it. As for updates, Navteq has a set of DVDs for the BMW system. May be cheaper than the dealer. Go navteq.com. Thanks again. You can pull the unit itself out with the help of (Ford radio removal tool),Ken...

When I purchased my car last fall, I noticed that there was a recent oil change done and the next interval was only 3,000 miles from the last change. I am thinking that they did not use a synthetic oil during the oil change which would have had a much longer interval. Can I intermix synthetic oil w...

Navigation on 2001 740iL (E38). I want to update with new discs, but I cannot eject the old disc. Nothing happens when I push the eject button. Is there a trick to this process? Thanks. Sorry you got no replies,did you get it out yet? if not,I have successfully unplugged the unit for approx 5 minut...

I'd also like to update the data on my NAV and am still using the original 2001 CD. Any comments on where can I get an update online, how much it would cost and if there are any software updates that could be applied to the unit? would I need to go back to the dealer for this? Your dealer can get b...

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Ray

please check your PM

Ray

Ray, My comments were based on the fact the rear subframe is not attached to any of the suspension components. I do see that under conditions that would cause chassis flex, that the subframe is acting as a stiffener to the floor pan of the car. If you mean the rear subfloor and not the subframe,you...

These are aftermarket wheels - ASA AR-1's with Michelin Pilot Sports. I ran these wheels last year without any such problems (don't need rings, torque them up properly myself, etc). I guess one of the tires might be defective, but hey, isn't that what balancing is all about? I don't expect any tire...

Larry, The fact you have modified the suspension or have the sport pack should have no impact. As I understand it the subframe basically supports the diffierential, and has no invovlement in supporting the weight of the car or being stressed by any suspension or braking forces. Now doing clutch dum...