the VERY best of E39 Links

im sure everyone already knows about beastpower, but im gonna post it anyway. theyre kinda expensive, but they have a pretty long list of parts, so you can get an idea of whats available for your car, then go somewhere else to find a better deal once you know what to look for.

http://www.beastpower.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=SFNT&Store_Code=BMI

z0lt3c · Jan 9, 2007

Somebody already listed this link;

http://www.e38.org/e39/

but it's pretty much everything you every wanted to know. almost every link on there is worthwhile.

I've been in the middle of doing my valve cover gaskets and this is by far the best guide for V8 engines;

http://www.bimmerboard.com/forums/posts/124059

While you got your valve covers off, have them beadblasted and powdercoated. I found this guy out in Texas who agreed to blast, prime and powder coat both covers for only $40 plus 2 way shipping;

http://www.jerryspowdercoating.com/

Good Luck!

ts99 · Oct 22, 2010

.....i cant find this jerrys powder coating, is he still in business?

chivas Discussion starter · Jan 31, 2007

Want to do a nav retrofit??????? read carefully and decided if you can man-handle this

jnusser · Feb 28, 2007

Here are some that I use :thumbup:

http://bmw540ifun.com/ModExperiences.htm

M5 Board - Interesting Ideas and sweet mods

Real OEM Parts lookup

Great Breakdown of Common Problems / Fixes - www.540i6.com

Captngeetch · Feb 28, 2007

Here's a few I have BMed

Paint Chips ?

http://http://www.langka.com/index.php
http://www.drcolorchip.com/
http://www.autovisuals.com/

Need some tools ?

http://www.griotsgarage.com/index.jsp

OBD-II trouble codes ?

http://www.myscantool.com/dtc/specific/bmw.html

chivas Discussion starter · Mar 6, 2007

tires tires tires tires tires!!!!

http://www.1stoptireshop.com/html/etailers.htm

Captngeetch · Mar 16, 2007

OBDII codes

Here's another site with a great list of fault codes

http://www.crazycustoms.com/CRAZYASTRO/obd2.htm

doru · Oct 10, 2007

Compiled Links

Useful links

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Tried to compile some links by category. Although most of us have them, I thought there are quite a few people who don't. Whoever has good links for parts, DIY, etc, please post them - then we know where to look. Dan encouraged me to post them here. I don't know how to make it so everybody can add links to the categoties below, or create new categories, but here they are. Will update as time goes by.

Autoparts
http://autopartsway.ca/
http://autopartsonline.com/
http://usedbmwparts.com/
http://corner73.com/
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/select.do
http://jlevistreetwerks.com/store/in...0dba951feb0e30
http://worldpac.com/
http://www.bavauto.com/
http://bimmershop.netfirms.com/Bimme...scomm/catalog/
http://www.bimmian.com/canada.htm
http://www.autohausaz.com/
http://www.autopartsway.com/
http://www.bimmer-parts.ca/
http://www.extremems.com/index.html
http://www.pelicanparts.com/
http://getcoolparts.com/
http://www.zdmak.com/wbstore/main.as...W TOOLS&bl=6 BMW specific tools
http://www.1stoptireshop.com/html/etailers.htm Online Tirestores

DIY
http://www.unofficialbmw.com/e36/ele...ce_lights.html
http://www.bimmerdiy.com/
http://www.bmwtips.com/
http://www.bmwtips.com/tipsntricks/t.../Newbiefaq.htm
http://www.dinan540.com/index.html
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...d.php?t=835680 Rear M5 swaybar DIY
http://www.zeckhausen.com/E39_Bearings.htm Front wheel bearings DIY
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...t=DIY+tie+rods Tie Rods DIY
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...d.php?t=605750 e39 Aux Fan Motor Service DIY
http://www.bimmerboard.com/forums/posts/199986 Complete cooling system overhaul (and next link)
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...d.php?t=682975
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...d.php?t=566232 Thrust Arms DIY
http://www.eurosport.org.nz/index.ph...19273#msg19273 Different DIY links
http://www.myscantool.com/dtc/specific/bmw.html OBD II trouble codes
http://www.crazycustoms.com/CRAZYASTRO/obd2.htm Another OBD II trouble codes page
http://www.langka.com/paint_chip_repair.php Chip repair
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=233926 Powerflex thrust arm bushings-DIY (Infamous shimmy - cheap version and best)
http://www.540i6.com/finalstagereplacement.html FSU (Final Stage Unit) DIY - no heat in car
http://www.bavauto.com/newsletter/20...newsletter.pdf Fluids maintenance and overhaul
http://bimmer.roadfly.com/bmw/forums/e39/6960596-2.html ATF change a DIY w. Steptronic
http://bimmer.roadfly.com/bmw/forums/e39/5796042-1.html ATF change e46 (similar to e39) very detailed - for filling procedure
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...51&postcount=1 Chip repair DIY
http://bmwtips.com/tipsntricks/door/panel.htm Door panel removal DIY
http://bmwtips.com/tipsntricks/Windo.../regulator.htm Window Regulator DIY
http://www.beisansystems.com/procedures/index.html DIY for: Double Vanos 6 Cyl, Thrust arm Bushing, Swing Arm ball Joints, Front Struts, Rear Shocks

Performance,mods & repairs
http://www.stealthauto.com/default.aspx
http://www.zeckhausen.com/BMW/E39.htm
http://www.europeanautosource.com/
http://www.turnermotorsport.com/html/index.asp
http://www.umnitza.com
http://www.vfengineering.com/
http://www.vdorepair.com/
http://thewheelexchange.com/
http://www.tirerack.com
http://www.ca-at.co.uk/products.php?...d=57&comp_id=8
http://www.hoen-usa.com/

chivas Discussion starter · Oct 30, 2007

http://www.beisansystems.com/procedures/index.html

wow... just wow on DIY...

Alpine · Jul 6, 2008

Canadian 1Z Supplier for AC refresh

http://www.rivercityeurosport.ca/

Where to order 1ZEinszett Klima-Cleaner Air Conditioner Treatment. US based organizations can not ship it across the border. River city is the only place I have been able to find in Canada for this product. I have no connection to this company.

wfn · Apr 7, 2009

For those who lost or never had theirs, like me.

BMW E39 complete car manual w/ printing guides (models covered 520i,523i,525i,530i,535i,540i,520d,525d,530d)
BMW MY2003 service and Inspection check-list including E39 (I gave this to my indy mechanic)

bluebee · Jun 18, 2009

bluebee · Aug 17, 2009

Some newer ones ...
- Programming the Homelink GDO

- E39 electrical problems traced to trunk lid wiring harness chafing

- Replacing/fixing/removing the rear license plate light

- Understanding and TESTING the Final Stage Unit (FSU/FSR)

- Jacking up the E39 ...

- Brake warp, shudder, and rebedding ... (including violent low-speed shuddering)

- And, oh ... Bimmerfest posters' personality profiles!

hitmanpty · Aug 28, 2009

helpfull reading

I just fond this webside. I have not go in to deep but look very good

http://www.pdfoo.com/pdf-136/bmw-p1.html

bluebee · Sep 23, 2009

This brand new cn90 E39 front suspension DIY is an "instant classic" for shock/strut replacement DIY!

The DIY for building a Garmin GPS icon is off the wall a bit ...

Here is a molding DIY from bimmerfest and one from bimmerforums ...

And, you can't get a simpler front-door passenger-side window-glass replacement DIY

Well, maybe you can ... the world's simplest DIY ... How to avatar on bimmerfest

If your battery goes dead frequently (especially if your fans are erratic) ...

Why I don't recommend the Motive Vacuum Oil Extractor ...

Some DIY sites for E39 specifically would be useful too.
- http://www.e38.org/e39/

the VERY best of E39 Links

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