Where did you source the rebuild? Thanks in advance!
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Mounted my winter storage wheels/tires. Now I don’t have to keep rolling the car back and forth to prevent flat spots.
Got the 2003 E39 530i (130k miles) back together & started! I think my problem began as a leaky power steering system that caused the serpentine belt to slip/shred, resulting in the water pump/power steering pump/alternator to stop turning, and the radiator tank connection at the upper hose burst.
I'm probably forgetting something, but over the past few weekends ended up replacing the following. Most parts were purchased from FCP Euro in four shipments - no crushed, damaged or loose parts or boxes, and quick free delivery in 2-4 days to VA:
radiator, expansion tank, temp & level sensor/sender
coolant & heater hoses & pipes
water pump & thermostat
power steering reservoir & hoses
valve cover & intake gaskets
oil filter housing gasket
Vanos oil line
fuel injector & air distribution piece O-rings
vacuum plugs
CCV valve & hoses
belts, pulleys & tensioners
spark plugs
SAP vacuum lines
fuel lines
intake boots & F-pipe
oil change & brake fluid flush
air & microfilters
I ended up with two leftover U-shaped metal clips. I believe they may go on the passenger's side of the valve cover to hold the SAP system vacuum line & cylindrical connectors in place, but don't remember exactly! Realoem says there are three of them. Does anyone have a photo or description of where they reside? I started another thread on this in the Maintenance section, but this thread seems to get more views: http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?22718
The holders are #10 in this diagram:
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EDIT: Thanks to Vas, I found them - on the fuel rail to hold the oxygen sensor connectors in place. They are oriented vertically in small cutouts.
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I own these, and they work for me
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I’m in Vermont, and I’ve always just inflated my tires to max pressure and rolled the car a bit every week or so without any issues.