The 7 Series E38 Forum

BUILD DATE 05/1995 WHAT YEAR IS THE CAR? - gusto11071 2008-12-14 17:37:10 (41 views)
- My 95 Euro car also has 0 in the 10th spot. But I just encountered something - Roy In GA 2008-12-16 00:41:00 (14 views)
- OK, my cars VIN is WRONG! Does anyone now about '0' for the year!? - RobinK 2008-12-15 12:22:19 (25 views)
  - I found this on a site...... (url) - eaglecomm 2008-12-15 17:43:14 (15 views)
    - A little more info.. - eaglecomm 2008-12-15 18:13:38 (8 views)
      - I'm sure your (nt) - RobinK 2008-12-15 18:50:13 (7 views)
        
        ..right! (typing in the dark and hit CR instead of delete. Doh!) (nt) - RobinK 2008-12-15 18:52:33 (6 views)
        
        Yeah - looks like we dont use the 10th model year at all....heres a 2002 e38 (pic) - RobinK 2008-12-16 07:44:59 (18 views)
        
        Seems like that would kind of mess up searching for a used car.. - eaglecomm 2008-12-16 09:41:42 (6 views)
        
        You're right. Lots of the 01 e38's here have black rockers and lower bumpers. - RobinK 2008-12-16 18:42:13 (6 views)
        
        Very interesting.... (nt) - eaglecomm 2008-12-18 22:39:33 (7 views)
  - SO HAS MINE!!!!!! It has 0 as the tenth digit, checked and double and triple - ksmith38a 2008-12-15 14:27:36 (13 views)
    - Thats me, you, an M3 in Japan and a M5 in Australia. - RobinK 2008-12-15 15:22:07 (12 views)
      - Dunno, must mean something, But I may have an answer - ksmith38a 2008-12-16 03:49:52 (6 views)
      - and Moi - farnarkler 2008-12-15 16:40:51 (5 views)
  - Ahaa!! It means that it has that anti leprechaun clear coat...you're safe....;o) (nt) - beechy 2008-12-15 14:21:37 (7 views)
  - So it's a Mecedes Benz in disguise! :-)) (nt) - eismark 2008-12-15 13:39:34 (12 views)
    - It cant be! It goes around corners at more than 30mph..! - RobinK 2008-12-15 14:18:12 (9 views)
    - That trader!!!! (nt) - 04sshd 2008-12-15 13:41:50 (6 views)
- What's the last 7 of your VIN? - 04sshd 2008-12-15 01:12:42 (5 views)
- My 11/95 740i is a 95 so yours should also be a 95 if its a US car (nt) - jim740i 2008-12-15 00:30:50 (9 views)
- ditto Mwong...the 10th digit of your car's VIN reveals the model year regardless (pic) - Q 2008-12-14 21:00:18 (60 views)
  - This is great information. (nt) - rg0115 2008-12-15 01:03:29 (5 views)
  - Re: ditto Mwong...the 10th digit of your car's VIN reveals the model year regardless - gusto11071 2008-12-15 00:12:34 (18 views)
  - oops forgot to say this is for car's imported here to the States, other countrys - may have different methods (NT) Q 2008-12-14 21:02:34 (11 views)
    - The region must make a difference - my car was never built according to this. - RobinK 2008-12-15 10:33:46 (7 views)
      - US VINs are different from the Euros. (nt) - Roy In GA 2008-12-15 23:51:56 (6 views)
    - Yup, helps to post yr, make, model, miles & location when they ask questions. (nt) - M.Wong 2008-12-14 22:55:51 (6 views)
- 10th digit of the VIN - M.Wong 2008-12-14 19:18:30 (12 views)
- Do you know if you have a 4.0 M60 engine or a 4.4 M62? (nt) - sdmike 2008-12-14 19:08:32 (6 views)
- Over here (Europe), our DMV's will look for the year of first registration. - RobinK 2008-12-14 18:11:40 (10 views)

powwr steering problem..any help??? - bartp27772 2008-12-14 17:39:05 (41 views)
- Re: powwr steering problem..any help??? - super7ball 2008-12-15 00:26:26 (17 views)
  - must be a leaky hose - docstrange 2008-12-17 21:57:51 (4 views)
  - Re: super 7 ball question - bartp27772 2008-12-15 22:28:46 (10 views)
    - Here you go (url) - stritarja 2008-12-15 22:46:37 (19 views)
      - i think im going to mechanic for this one!!!!! - bartp27772 2008-12-15 23:10:42 (10 views)
- Power steering hoses leaking is a VERY common problem on our cars. - sealbeach740 2008-12-14 17:47:49 (25 views)
  - Re: Power steering hoses leaking is a VERY common problem on our cars. - bartp27772 2008-12-14 17:54:05 (18 views)
    - Updated headlights?? Like the dog. (nt) - Roy In GA 2008-12-15 00:46:17 (13 views)
      - Re: Updated headlights?? Like the dog. - bartp27772 2008-12-15 21:56:44 (10 views)
    - Right margin of this page --------------> - M.Wong 2008-12-14 18:14:29 (10 views)

Raining like an SOB here (nt) - sdmike 2008-12-15 17:51:20 (46 views)
- Did you say RAIN??? (pic) - captainsilva 2008-12-16 13:20:59 (105 views)
  - you win :) (nt) - sdmike 2008-12-16 13:56:44 (5 views)
    - We're right near the water. It just happened to be a full moon high tide during - captainsilva 2008-12-16 15:06:15 (7 views)
- First it burns for months, then it rains... Cant you guys get it evened out? (nt) - Lawguy 2008-12-16 12:49:59 (7 views)
  - no shit, huh? Actually, it rains and everything grows. Then it dries out & burns - sdmike 2008-12-16 13:56:26 (4 views)
- This is pretty funky (pic) - sdmike 2008-12-16 12:05:55 (88 views)
  - That is my car almost every week! (nt) - Edwin™ 2008-12-16 12:12:19 (7 views)
    - You must have faulty VCGs like me! =) (nt) - captainsilva 2008-12-16 13:21:29 (7 views)
    - What - on fire??? (nt) - Wiggi 2008-12-16 12:17:13 (6 views)
- 65F yesturday WTF? - bmw740ispt 2008-12-16 09:47:14 (9 views)
  - I was thinking the same thing... WTF? (nt) - stevekc 2008-12-16 12:46:32 (7 views)
  - so where in 'Joisey' do you live? - Tim G in Central NJ 2008-12-16 12:08:17 (9 views)
    - Re: so where in 'Joisey' do you live? - bmw740ispt 2008-12-16 13:02:23 (8 views)
      - we usually try and get together a few times a year, but ... - Tim G in Central NJ 2008-12-17 07:01:09 (4 views)
    - Don't you mean 'what exit?' :) (nt) - sdmike 2008-12-16 12:15:16 (7 views)
      - hey jerky...sounds like you may need a visit from some of the boys from Jersey.. (pic) - Tim G in Central NJ 2008-12-16 12:24:11 (55 views)
        
        These boys are better.........;o) (pic) - beechy 2008-12-16 12:34:42 (51 views)
        
        yeah, but can they sing.....?! Fuhgeddaboudit ;o) (nt) - Tim G in Central NJ 2008-12-16 12:45:22 (8 views)
        
        Sing??!!! They ain't no stoolies. They'll never sing....;o) (nt) - beechy 2008-12-16 13:00:22 (8 views)
- Welcome to my world! it was raining here then it started to freeze not you can - Edwin™ 2008-12-16 03:16:38 (8 views)
- - 15 Here today......Burrrrr (nt) - Lexicon 740iL 2008-12-16 01:38:01 (8 views)
- packed my umbrella for just such an occasion... got on the elevator and realized - thesteve™ 2008-12-15 21:49:40 (9 views)
- Here too....what's up with that?.....;o) (nt) - beechy 2008-12-15 21:02:20 (5 views)
- I'd take that. -14 this morning when I got up. High 15 today. 4 now. (nt) - JerrytheK 2008-12-15 18:30:53 (12 views)
- Yeah,,, coolant leak and now roof leak, just great........... (nt) - IBHenry® 2008-12-15 18:29:02 (10 views)
  - Tough break Henry. Bad enough to move out? (nt) - beechy 2008-12-16 13:05:16 (9 views)
    - No, getting estimates this week, so far $850 for one - IBHenry® 2008-12-16 23:32:51 (4 views)
  - Son of a gun. You just ain't havin (nt) - rg0115 2008-12-15 19:10:36 (6 views)
    - any luck these days. (nt) - rg0115 2008-12-15 19:10:51 (8 views)
      - Re: any luck these days. (pic) - IBHenry® 2008-12-15 21:20:41 (59 views)
        
        Ohh man that sucks big time! sorry bro hope it's a easy fix! (nt) - Edwin™ 2008-12-16 02:59:34 (5 views)
        Dude I bet those tiles are slippery where is your sign? (pic) - rg0115 2008-12-16 00:10:59 (41 views)
- Awww... can't go to the beach today, can you ;-) (nt) - Wiggi 2008-12-15 18:00:03 (11 views)
  - BTW YGM (nt) - Wiggi 2008-12-15 18:24:41 (7 views)
- I'm either leaving early or stayin late to minimize chancess (nt) - cogic740 2008-12-15 17:59:01 (9 views)

OT: XM radio for Christmas Yea or Nay? I don't drive a lot, but am sick - JerrytheK 2008-12-15 11:41:05 (25 views)
- Go with OE Sirius - Brian 2008-12-15 14:45:57 (18 views)
  - They are one company now 'Sirius XM', bastards chopped - rilaw 2008-12-16 21:35:09 (8 views)
    - +1, so far, I am not happy - Brian 2008-12-16 21:41:45 (7 views)
      - Brian, how does the E38 Sirius work after the merger - get XM stations? - JohnG 2008-12-16 21:52:45 (7 views)
        
        They kind of consolidated and merged their stations - Brian 2008-12-16 22:06:15 (9 views)
        
        Cool - and all of it works on the E38? - JohnG 2008-12-16 22:52:05 (6 views)
        
        Yep, it works perfectly on the E38 (nt) - Brian 2008-12-17 05:13:54 (5 views)
- Thanks. Here's the unit I'm considering (url) - JerrytheK 2008-12-15 12:30:22 (38 views)
- I have had Sirius for years and it is a must. I can not listen to (pic) - bghark 2008-12-15 12:11:31 (57 views)
- Any idea what kind of commercial content 'HD Radio' has? - sdmike 2008-12-15 11:53:30 (7 views)
  - I have the Dice HD setup and it's the biggest POS I've bought. - 740isport 2008-12-15 12:14:23 (16 views)
    - hmm, do you have DSP? If so you need a digital to analog converter - JohnG 2008-12-15 16:27:07 (9 views)
      - Yup have the D/A converter and it works for IPOD and Sat but the HD - 740isport 2008-12-15 16:36:40 (13 views)

How does the dealer change the coolant? - ddarnell 2008-12-13 21:54:23 (70 views)
- Re: How does the dealer change the coolant? - ddarnell 2008-12-14 21:14:29 (35 views)
  - LOL. David bleeding it pretty simple. Shoot me an e-mail if you need help. (nt) - Mario 2008-12-15 13:02:19 (28 views)
    - Re: LOL. David bleeding it pretty simple. Shoot me an e-mail if you need help. - ddarnell 2008-12-15 19:42:11 (18 views)
      - Re: LOL. David bleeding it pretty simple. Shoot me an e-mail if you need help. - ddarnell 2008-12-17 00:25:01 (1 views)
- Biggest PITA is waiting for the T-stat to open. Have to assume that the dealer - WillD 2008-12-14 20:03:54 (19 views)
- I never had any problems bleeding mine. Here is what I do: - Mario 2008-12-14 11:51:14 (69 views)
- Dealer changed out my rad and expansion tank, and 5 minutes after picking up the - Peter 2008-12-14 06:54:17 (18 views)
- The only way I can think of is a pressure process somehow? - 750iL96erBill 2008-12-13 23:50:17 (19 views)
  - There are 2 drain screws under the exhaust manifold to drain the engine (nt) - Edwin™ 2008-12-14 03:37:32 (15 views)

What older model BMWs can fit 3 car seats in the second row? - eaglecomm 2008-12-14 21:11:10 (19 views)
- I have done three-in-a-row in my E38 - Brian 2008-12-14 21:26:08 (21 views)
  - Ok, that helps.. we tried a single in the middle when our first was born... - eaglecomm 2008-12-14 21:39:24 (21 views)
    - Re: Ok, that helps.. we tried a single in the middle when our first was born... - Sean 2008-12-16 17:25:07 (10 views)

So where does that plunger go?................. - beechy 2008-12-14 21:10:25 (68 views)
- I'll pretend I never saw the heading of your message... (nt) - Mario 2008-12-15 13:04:34 (7 views)
- beechy...have you gotten to the actuator yet? If not, it's kind of hidden from (pic) - Q 2008-12-15 11:17:14 (64 views)
  - Thx Q..very useful. It will be this evening before I get to it. (nt) - beechy 2008-12-15 11:24:01 (6 views)
- I bet Peter has a suggestion about where you can stick it.... (nt) - Lawguy 2008-12-15 06:53:24 (12 views)
  - How did I miss that? Even great ones go into slumps now and then ;-) (nt) - Peter 2008-12-15 08:51:47 (8 views)
    - Dude.......you've never been in a slump.....;o) (nt) - beechy 2008-12-15 10:40:53 (10 views)
      - Thank y.......wait a second....what's the catch? (nt) - Peter 2008-12-15 12:58:04 (8 views)
        
        No catch man..you said ''great ones go into slumps'' which would be why you've - beechy 2008-12-15 13:19:10 (8 views)
        
        Ah, now we're into semantics. The common expression is that everybody - Peter 2008-12-15 14:57:15 (10 views)
        
        Isnt that kind of like the old saying... - Lawguy 2008-12-15 20:15:41 (11 views)
        
        Lawyer speak?.............;o).....and what happened to your sig pic? (nt) - beechy 2008-12-15 21:09:45 (7 views)
        
        Naw. Lawyer speak is more like.... - Lawguy 2008-12-16 15:38:53 (7 views)
        
        Is this a great country or what?..............;o) (nt) - beechy 2008-12-16 15:41:54 (6 views)
        
        As Yakov Smirnoff said.........'I love dis country' (nt) - Lawguy 2008-12-16 15:53:38 (4 views)
- I just replaced this on my car as it had failed........ - ksmith38a 2008-12-15 05:25:06 (28 views)
  - Thx man. Do I really need to remove the motor to relocate the cable? (nt) - beechy 2008-12-15 10:43:10 (5 views)
    - I am sorry to yes, its easier - ksmith38a 2008-12-15 12:59:46 (12 views)
- Behind the felt in the trunk and behind and in front of the fuses and relays - Roy In GA 2008-12-15 00:54:22 (8 views)
  - Thx Roy......looks like I've got some digging to do.....;o) (nt) - beechy 2008-12-15 10:42:15 (5 views)
- Plunger? What be that? (url) - eaglecomm 2008-12-14 21:13:21 (44 views)
  - Yep…...in the first picture, bottom left hand corner. The semi-circular rubber - beechy 2008-12-14 21:44:56 (12 views)
    - Could be risky, but what about a lock/unlock of the car? - eaglecomm 2008-12-14 21:47:11 (10 views)
      - Tried that........no luck. It's fallen out the back of the tube and I can't see - beechy 2008-12-14 21:57:06 (14 views)
        
        Think its maybe #11? ACTUATOR BOWDEN CABLE? (url) - eaglecomm 2008-12-14 22:10:13 (26 views)
        
        Nice detective work man. That's exactly what it is. The end of that cable. (nt) - beechy 2008-12-14 22:35:15 (5 views)
        Here is what the actuator looks like if you can find it anywhere... (pic) - eaglecomm 2008-12-14 22:12:32 (46 views)
        
        You may also want to try and ping the person that wrote up this thread... (url) - eaglecomm 2008-12-14 22:19:38 (17 views)

Time to do my 14yr old trunk shocks - Edwin - what €'s for an OEM pair? (url) - RobinK 2008-12-14 11:19:12 (47 views)
- Eurocarparts charge 25,50 pounds (out of stock just now). (nt) - eismark 2008-12-15 13:06:12 (4 views)
  - How much do they charge when they have stock?....;o) (nt) - beechy 2008-12-16 11:50:13 (1 views)
- Check out this lsiting from scubasteve. He seems to ship internationally. Maybe (url) - Wiggi 2008-12-14 23:12:03 (21 views)
  - Thanks Thomas...but theres a little issue.... - RobinK 2008-12-15 12:39:56 (19 views)
    - They're apparently grown men who hit little balls with sticks around big lawns.. - RobinK 2008-12-15 19:06:25 (9 views)
    - Golfers? (nt) - beechy 2008-12-15 13:16:38 (5 views)
      - They're apparently grown men who hit little balls with sticks around big lawns.. - RobinK 2008-12-15 19:08:03 (8 views)
        
        I'm with you man. Golfers are indeed a strange breed but clubs in the trunk..... - beechy 2008-12-16 10:17:07 (6 views)
        
        Is that cause you like to stroke your wood while you drive? ;) j/k (nt) - 740isport 2008-12-16 10:46:37 (6 views)
        
        Well yeah....;o) (nt) - beechy 2008-12-16 11:18:11 (3 views)
- €30 each 640N, btw this is not the place to talk about touching your wood?!?!? (nt) - Edwin™ 2008-12-14 16:23:07 (7 views)
  - So why are you all fitting 'porn' lights? Yer all hand shandy lovers ;-) - RobinK 2008-12-14 18:30:54 (11 views)
    - A conversation overheard while detailing a 7..... - JR 2008-12-15 23:08:02 (8 views)
      - Lol! Even marriage doesnt stop this behaviour.... ;-) (nt) - RobinK 2008-12-16 08:04:06 (3 views)
      - Also a good one!! (nt) - Edwin™ 2008-12-16 03:20:29 (4 views)
    - ROTFLMAO! (nt) - Edwin™ 2008-12-15 02:19:16 (5 views)
- I paid $75 for both last year (nt) - Wiggi 2008-12-14 16:21:33 (1 views)
- That is about the same cost as US: $35 USD each over here... (nt) - Brian 2008-12-14 16:14:39 (4 views)
  - Thanks Guys. Looks like €60 or more is to be expected then. Christmas present... (nt) - RobinK 2008-12-14 18:33:28 (4 views)

96 740il exhaust manifold removal - bijanpahlavan 2008-12-15 09:08:40 (26 views)
- First, you should invest in the Bentley service manual... - davidf 2008-12-15 09:23:18 (30 views)
  - Re: First, you should invest in the Bentley service manual... - bijanpahlavan 2008-12-15 17:35:00 (16 views)
    - no shortcuts that I know of, yes both sides are in two sections. (nt) - davidf 2008-12-16 09:40:21 (11 views)

Indy mechanic recommendations in Howard Cty, MD - posaune 2008-12-14 07:51:18 (23 views)
- I take mine to VOB in Rockville (nt) - aaron00740il 2008-12-16 08:08:41 (5 views)
- if it's warranty work let Russel BMW in Ellicott City do it - stevekc 2008-12-16 04:29:25 (7 views)
  - And IIRC they have a 20% discount for BMWCCA members. - merc63 2008-12-16 08:25:50 (5 views)
- Try Urban,s Auto Service in Catonsville. BMW is (nt) - clw740i 2008-12-15 21:59:10 (5 views)
  - Sorry... BMW is all they work on (nt) - clw740i 2008-12-15 22:00:51 (3 views)

Windshield Washer Issues. - 740ilDuke 2008-12-14 14:39:37 (33 views)
- I have low pressure on my passenger side (your driver). - RobinK 2008-12-16 08:12:36 (3 views)
- I know exactly where your problem is. Don't take everything apart yet (pic) - sdmike 2008-12-14 15:21:43 (68 views)
  - With the hood up, it spews from the drivers side while 'washing' windows. - 740ilDuke 2008-12-14 18:58:10 (7 views)
    - yeah...time to take that hood grill off to see if you can find the break. - sdmike 2008-12-14 19:01:34 (8 views)
      - DOH'! I'll order those grommets 1st so its perfect when done. - 740ilDuke 2008-12-14 19:04:01 (6 views)
        
        my guess is still a ruptured hose, or maybe it disconnected.. - sdmike 2008-12-14 19:11:08 (4 views)
        hehe...yeah, get some fasteners first. I only had 3 holding mine on... - sdmike 2008-12-14 19:09:34 (9 views)
- Dropped off the charcoal pack cover... - 740ilDuke 2008-12-14 15:02:09 (12 views)
- Nozzles could also be clogged. Get a very fine piece of wire, pin or sewing - JerrytheK 2008-12-14 14:44:26 (9 views)
  - Just tried, no luck. Just pours out from underneath. - 740ilDuke 2008-12-14 14:54:50 (7 views)

Re: Factory Phillips AMP replacement - primeminister 2008-12-15 01:35:29 (23 views)
- Here's a link to an online wiring diagram for your car (url) - Brian 2008-12-16 07:21:43 (21 views)
- The AMP makes the DSP set up, if you change to aftermarket you loose DSP (nt) - Edwin™ 2008-12-15 02:11:13 (16 views)
  - ^^you Trademarked your name Edwin? ??? (nt) - snitch740i 2008-12-15 02:14:14 (7 views)

New Clutch - Didn't fix it .... (pic) - Krazy D 2008-12-13 22:22:44 (116 views)
- UPDATE - Krazy D 2008-12-14 19:09:04 (44 views)
  - Eng temp 97-117 is normal unless it passed 118. If everything check out OK then - bmw635 2008-12-14 19:17:18 (7 views)
    - Yea if I let it, It will rise above 118..I will try bleeding with heater on max - Krazy D 2008-12-14 19:21:51 (5 views)
      - Either WP or T-stat is faulty- check the 2 main rad hose after 5 min so temp - bmw635 2008-12-14 19:27:41 (12 views)
        
        Both Hoses are hot and same temp and pressure... - Krazy D 2008-12-15 18:16:38 (8 views)
        
        Not sure what else! (nt) - bmw635 2008-12-15 20:37:05 (4 views)
- With a new fan clutch, you should have the 'wooo' fan noise even at idling. - Mario 2008-12-14 11:59:18 (20 views)
  - Yea fan does not spin freely ... maybe few inches (nt) - Krazy D 2008-12-14 18:52:44 (8 views)
- A few questions.. (pic) - JeffChia 2008-12-13 22:39:08 (69 views)
  - Yes on both questions. (nt) - Krazy D 2008-12-13 22:44:45 (6 views)
    - A few more questions.. - JeffChia 2008-12-13 23:10:31 (16 views)
      - Thanks for all the help. Yes the upper hose is warm, - Krazy D 2008-12-13 23:20:37 (15 views)
        
        Here's a few other thoughts - JeffChia 2008-12-13 23:37:25 (26 views)
        
        or open the hood and feel the upper hose and lower rad hose to see if temp is th - bmw635 2008-12-14 19:03:05 (7 views)
        
        put on ramps or jack the front end up then bleed - Lurcher 2008-12-15 20:59:15 (5 views)

Very OT: Anyone heard of an on-demand water recirculation pump and have opinions (url) - eaglecomm 2008-12-14 14:45:30 (61 views)
- We have a Grundfos....... (pic) - Mark740iL 2008-12-15 14:50:25 (49 views)
  - I looked at the Grundfos pumps as well.... - eaglecomm 2008-12-15 16:37:51 (16 views)
  - We have the same unit. Used to have tankless water heater - 740isport 2008-12-15 15:15:23 (20 views)
    - Saw the Vortex on TV. How much (%) are they compared to a regular HWH? (nt) - JerrytheK 2008-12-15 16:32:36 (6 views)
      - They show between 90-96% thermal efficiency. Run about $2k-$2500 (url) - eaglecomm 2008-12-15 17:05:15 (9 views)
        
        Well worth it if you ask me and more efficient than tankless! (nt) - 740isport 2008-12-15 17:18:49 (8 views)
        
        Definitely more efficient but have less GPM hot water flow - eaglecomm 2008-12-15 17:27:17 (12 views)
        
        Sorry.. meant to say.. - eaglecomm 2008-12-15 17:28:44 (9 views)
        
        I haven't noticed any drop in GPM with the Vertex and we have had - 740isport 2008-12-15 18:56:24 (12 views)
- We've had on demand for nearly 30 years. Most important thing in my opinion is - Stygian7 2008-12-15 00:06:37 (9 views)
  - Ooops, I thought you were asking about the tankless water heater itself. (nt) - Stygian7 2008-12-15 00:08:51 (3 views)
- We have an on-demand heater and are also considering a recirculation pump - farnarkler 2008-12-14 19:54:08 (11 views)
- We have a constant cirkulating pump, but with a watch - eismark 2008-12-14 17:28:36 (15 views)
- I have a D'Mand. But I don't have a tankless HWH, but two regular ones. - JerrytheK 2008-12-14 16:19:04 (13 views)
  - How is the noise? And how do you have it wired? Button, wireless, motion? - eaglecomm 2008-12-14 16:31:17 (9 views)
    - It's mounted just below our bathroom. I choose not to mount it under the - JerrytheK 2008-12-14 17:55:32 (10 views)
- I have the tankless also.....house built in 2005. My builder - TxDarth 2008-12-14 15:01:28 (21 views)
  - Yes, I got a Rinnai unit as well.. not sure I understand about the motion sensor - eaglecomm 2008-12-14 15:28:11 (15 views)
    - Exactly...didn't explain it well before. He just did not use pump alone. - TxDarth 2008-12-14 15:33:22 (9 views)
      - Gotcha... - eaglecomm 2008-12-14 15:57:47 (13 views)
        
        There might be more than the pump running cost to consider. - farnarkler 2008-12-15 00:16:25 (12 views)
        
        No issue with hot water out of cold taps. The D'Mand pump sends the cold water - JerrytheK 2008-12-15 16:08:51 (12 views)

no heat caused by leaking valley pan gasket?????? - gmblack3 2008-12-15 13:21:32 (38 views)
- He would lose heat if the coolant were very low - Brian 2008-12-15 13:31:38 (14 views)
- Re: no heat caused by leaking valley pan gasket?????? - gmblack3 2008-12-15 13:30:50 (24 views)
  - Prob seperate issue- running engine will pump hot coolant through - bmw635 2008-12-15 13:36:11 (16 views)
    - He said the temp gage was right in the middle as usual (nt) - gmblack3 2008-12-15 13:40:30 (6 views)
      - The temp gauges in this car are POS. It's 'normalized', so as long it's within - JerrytheK 2008-12-15 14:12:46 (9 views)
        
        Dealer topped up coolant and all is fine..... - gmblack3 2008-12-15 16:33:34 (13 views)
  - If it's leaking that much coolant, probably needs a VP replacement. How - JerrytheK 2008-12-15 13:35:55 (23 views)
  - The dealer is probably right on this one... - Brian 2008-12-15 13:33:33 (14 views)
    - Said he always tops it up - gmblack3 2008-12-15 13:42:29 (18 views)

This might be of interest to some of you. 3 Spoke Sport Steering wheel (url) - rg0115 2008-12-15 02:04:16 (69 views)
- Close...has some shinny spots..sold mine like new for $550. about 18 months ago (nt) - TxDarth 2008-12-15 14:48:12 (5 views)
- It says 'tested'. What did they test, the airbag or that the wheel turns? :-))) (nt) - Wiggi 2008-12-15 14:15:33 (5 views)
- good deal........what I paid at the Junkyard for mine for both da wheel/airbag (nt) - snitch740i 2008-12-15 02:13:16 (7 views)
- FYI..dual stage airbag for e38's after 3/99 (nt) - sdmike 2008-12-15 02:07:27 (9 views)

2001 100k report. Long. - 01sport 2008-12-15 12:41:43 (125 views)
- Have to say 2k a year is great for a big luxury car! Keep her roling! :-) (nt) - Edwin™ 2008-12-15 14:01:16 (18 views)
  - Saved lots of $ on DIY and it's turned into a great hobby/passion. - 01sport 2008-12-15 14:21:03 (8 views)
- Why Indy 1st 3 yrs, car should be under new car warranty. No? (nt) - mdude 2008-12-15 14:01:07 (11 views)
  - Purchased 11/02. 2 year lease return car. First sold 11/00. (nt) - 01sport 2008-12-15 14:14:05 (10 views)
- Driving in style doesn't come cheap. Glad to hear she is running good. (nt) - rg0115 2008-12-15 13:14:09 (10 views)
- makes me want to sell my car.. lol (nt) - bmw740ispt 2008-12-15 12:48:06 (12 views)

block heater - kofikankam 2008-12-13 23:50:44 (28 views)
- Cold starts without getting the car real hot wears the engine - eismark 2008-12-15 11:19:49 (9 views)
- Why is BMW advising against a block heater? Used to have an '84 Mercedes - JerrytheK 2008-12-15 10:45:24 (14 views)
- Re: block heater - kofikankam 2008-12-15 10:14:13 (16 views)
- When it is so cold, you probably have electrical outlets everywhere (pic) - eismark 2008-12-14 08:36:20 (64 views)

What is the best DSP setting? - arzhang23 2008-12-14 15:20:59 (34 views)
- There is no best setting - tomf301 2008-12-15 10:26:41 (10 views)
- Re: I'm a musician and it's subjective (url) - posaune 2008-12-15 06:33:56 (67 views)
  - I do similar, plus I've added a Basslink - sdmike 2008-12-15 11:11:51 (16 views)
  - agree with both [e32 and eq] (nt) - drago 2008-12-15 10:52:54 (3 views)
  - One quick comment... that DSP analysis was done on an E39 - Brian 2008-12-15 07:19:32 (32 views)
- Here are a few examples... (url) - Brian 2008-12-14 16:22:40 (62 views)
- Re: What is the best DSP setting? - mouser 2008-12-14 15:27:47 (23 views)
  - +1...but I don't use any presets. I set everything custom - sdmike 2008-12-14 16:19:04 (14 views)

I need a Passenger side BMW clear corner - tomf301 2008-12-15 10:23:53 (10 views)

NAV Question - bmw740ispt 2008-12-14 20:00:09 (22 views)
- Updating to a higher software version should not effect the speed. The system .. - bghark 2008-12-15 09:26:47 (8 views)
- It depends on which NAv systme you have, My MK2 was - mouser 2008-12-15 00:33:28 (12 views)

96 740il fuel filters (are there 2?) - knoxtrailrider 2008-12-15 08:48:03 (14 views)
- Nope - Just 1: under the plastic shield on car's underside near B pillar... - WTH 2008-12-15 08:56:32 (8 views)
  - Re: Nope - Just 1: under the plastic shield on car's underside near B pillar... - knoxtrailrider 2008-12-15 09:01:21 (5 views)

wipers - warecliff 2008-12-14 15:08:44 (27 views)
- Re: wipers - warecliff 2008-12-15 07:08:50 (15 views)
- Is this when driving? If when parked, then are the wipers on? If so - normal. - RobinK 2008-12-14 18:25:09 (21 views)
- Does it happen when driving or parking? - eismark 2008-12-14 17:21:26 (15 views)
  - sorry Eismark - looks like I repeated your good advice above. Doh. (nt) - RobinK 2008-12-14 18:35:17 (8 views)
- Wipers failing to ''park'' (url) - M.Wong 2008-12-14 16:32:16 (20 views)
- didnt someone report this same problem a month or two - mouser 2008-12-14 15:37:31 (7 views)
- You could try a reset and check the fuse panel. - 740ilDuke 2008-12-14 15:11:12 (11 views)

ABS problem help! - steve740 2008-12-14 23:28:35 (31 views)
- Might check this. (url) - zapperjoe 2008-12-15 01:44:45 (22 views)

WHAT SIZE TIRES FOR A STYLE166 WHEEL ON A 740iL? - gusto11071 2008-12-15 01:04:21 (18 views)

Style 152 V-Spoke Rims - mls22611 2008-12-14 22:56:10 (20 views)

OT-Computer memory question. Time to upgrade? - Ed 2008-12-14 20:07:29 (23 views)