i own a 1997 528i (e39) and it is in need of new rear brake pads and a new clutch. my funds are limited and i cant afford the 140 dollar bentley repair manual. i was wondering if anyone could help me find some sources for the job. also i heard that there is a piece that keeps you from "popping" the clutch on the 525, 528, 530, and 540 but it is not on the m5. is there a way to remove that piece so that i can "pop" the clutch. any info would be greatly appreciated.
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For a repair source, look on ebay for service & repair CDs. I just bought one for $25- I'm suppose to get it in a couple of days, so I will let you know if it is worth it. An online source for repair information is www.540i6.com. The sight is dedicated to the E39 540, but many of the items cross over. I am somewhat in the same boat. My car has 120K mi and I beginning to do my own repairs. Also try www.e39.com.
That would be the Clutch Delay Valve
check out
http://www.zeckhausen.com/CDV.htm
buy 2 CDV's (about 20.00 or so) mail him both... he will return one (price of him doing the removal)... then install the modified part
check out
http://www.zeckhausen.com/CDV.htm
buy 2 CDV's (about 20.00 or so) mail him both... he will return one (price of him doing the removal)... then install the modified part
Yes, it does give how to repair and torques specs. It came on two cds, with a useless electrical CD. I paid 25.00 for the three discs. This is similar to what you will find on the TIS cds:
http://www.e39.org/images/TIS/valve_cover_replacement.jpg
You might need to save the graphic and view it with a picture viewer so you can zoom in.
http://www.e39.org/images/TIS/valve_cover_replacement.jpg
You might need to save the graphic and view it with a picture viewer so you can zoom in.