The linked discussion below talks about the E39 M5’s transmission together with the various possibilities for replacing it. The original poster was asking if a 540 transmission would fit the S62 or if it had to be an M5-specific transmission. According to a reply, both the 540’s and the M5’s transmission are one and the [...]
March 30th, 2012 | Brooks | 0 comments | ContinuedE39 M5 Ownership
E39 M5 Owner DIYs His Cooling System Sensors
This E39 M5 owner pulled a code 69 when his SES light came on. Having some DIY skills himself, he went on to replace his car’s sensor and reset the SES. However, the same exact fault showed itself a couple of days later. Reset. Then the same situation after two days. Knowing that he had [...]
February 4th, 2012 | Brooks | 0 comments | Continued
E39 M5 Wheel Bearing Service Discussion
Something to watch out for when you perform do-it-yourself work on your E39 M5 is to make sure that you have the procedures and model-specific details down pat. Case in point is this guy who replaced his rotors and pads, only to discover that the left rear hub was wobbling. He even took videos to [...]
December 14th, 2011 | Brooks | 1 comment | Continued
E39 M5s The Epitome Of Versatility
As one commenter noted, you’re really a car fanatic to be watching this video of a rear-facing camera just to listen to the sound of the E39 M5’s S62 V8. All 23 minutes of it. And what a sound it is! With just a set of free-flowing pipes for mods, the sound of this E39 [...]
December 3rd, 2011 | Brooks | 0 comments | Continued
Big Front Calipers Cause Fitment Issues In E39 M5
Recently, there has been an upswing in automotive forums about discussions on wheels and tires to use for the coming winter months. On this discussion thread, a poster is asking about wheels that will fit an E39 M5. Apparently, he’d bought a set of 16-inch OEM BMW wheels but was surprised when the wheels didn’t [...]
December 1st, 2011 | Brooks | 0 comments | Continued
E39 M5 Owners Chime In On M5 Vs. 545
This is an interesting thread to read for enthusiasts with recently-acquired E39 M5s and those considering buying one. The original poster says that he has been asked by a friend on whether to get a 2000 BMW M5 or an ‘07 545. Being an M5 lover himself, he of course advised his friend to go [...]
November 22nd, 2011 | Brooks | 0 comments | Continued
Online Supplier Gives Lowest Price And Quality Service
This thread on an E39 M5 parts supplier reads like a fan page due to the number of positive comments. The topic here is about the great prices and quality service that customers have been getting from this online supplier. As you may well know, mass airflow and oxygen sensors are items that need replacement [...]
October 20th, 2011 | Brooks | 0 comments | Continued
Dead Engine Forces E39 M5 Owner To Give Up
Here’s a sad end for an E39 M5 that broke a timing chain and grenaded the motor. Unfortunately, after consulting a couple of repair shops, the diagnosis was that the broken exhaust cam timing chain caused enough damage to wreck the engine and that it was better to replace it than repair it. The owner [...]
July 19th, 2011 | Brooks | 1 comment | Continued
Photoshop Renderings Offer Preview Of Aesthetic Mods
Here’s a request for a Photoshop rendering of an E39 M5 with a carbon fiber-clad roof. The request goes on to list the colors the owner would like to see, which are frozen grey, nogaro blue, balloon white (which is a Lamborghini hue – Verniciatura Originale (Balloon White) and an orange hue similar to the [...]
July 10th, 2011 | Brooks | 0 comments | Continued
E39 M5 Alternators Can Fail Without Warning
This thread discusses a particular maintenance aspect of the E39 M5, which is replacing or servicing alternators so that they don’t fail on the road. Although seemingly simple devices, modern alternators can fail from shot bearings, burned out electronics or worn brushes. For a car like the E39 M5, even a semi-functional alternator can be [...]
June 19th, 2011 | Brooks | 1 comment | Continued
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