Valvetronic intermediate levers
07-22-2005, 08:35 AM
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My Ride: [i][b][u]Since 19 august 2004[/u][/b][/i]: [color=red][b]530i[/b] High Executive[/color], Silvergray with beige interior, Popular wood, Servotronic, Sportssuspension, electric foldable and dimmed mirrors, dimmed interior mirror, pappelmaser braun wood, cupholders, styling 123 18" wheels, Logic 7, Steptronic, alarm class 3, electric sunscreen in the rear and suncreens for sidewindows, Comfort seats, heated seats, Xenon with headlightwashers, Adaptive corner lights ALC, Advanced airconditioning, lightpackage, Nav Pro, 6 cd changer, side airbags rearseats, bluetooth siemens S55, chrome kidneys, gearlever with wood, voice recognition retrofit, front windshield with green band.
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Due to hard working I missed this thread Andreas.. I'm glad everything worked out okay with the Car.
My vacation finally has started!! Three weeks of nothing to do.. Okay I have to go back to finish some small things at the office next monday.. but then.. VACATION!!! Marie-Jeanne and I want to visit some cities during the holiday.. I'll give you a call if we plan anything near Maastricht.
Keep us posted on when you have your car back!
My vacation finally has started!! Three weeks of nothing to do.. Okay I have to go back to finish some small things at the office next monday.. but then.. VACATION!!! Marie-Jeanne and I want to visit some cities during the holiday.. I'll give you a call if we plan anything near Maastricht.
Keep us posted on when you have your car back!
07-22-2005, 09:37 AM
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I have had mine for about 4 weeks so I assume it's well out of the build dates you mentioned and have noticed that at idle (at a stoplight for example) I do feel a slight vibration, more of a rumble in the seat of my pants really. I don't notice any rattle or noise. I don't know if this is related. Frankly it doesn't bother me and I'm not going to do anything about it.
07-22-2005, 09:44 AM
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My Ride: BMW 545iA Black Sapphire
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Originally Posted by 530E60NL' date='Jul 22 2005, 06:35 PM
Due to hard working I missed this thread Andreas.. I'm glad everything worked out okay with the Car.
My vacation finally has started!! Three weeks of nothing to do.. Okay I have to go back to finish some small things at the office next monday.. but then.. VACATION!!! Marie-Jeanne and I want to visit some cities during the holiday.. I'll give you a call if we plan anything near Maastricht.
Keep us posted on when you have your car back!
My vacation finally has started!! Three weeks of nothing to do.. Okay I have to go back to finish some small things at the office next monday.. but then.. VACATION!!! Marie-Jeanne and I want to visit some cities during the holiday.. I'll give you a call if we plan anything near Maastricht.
Keep us posted on when you have your car back!
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07-22-2005, 09:48 AM
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My Ride: BMW 545iA Black Sapphire
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Originally Posted by rodneyremington' date='Jul 22 2005, 07:37 PM
I have had mine for about 4 weeks so I assume it's well out of the build dates you mentioned and have noticed that at idle (at a stoplight? for example) I do feel a slight vibration, more of a rumble in the seat of my pants really. I don't notice any rattle or noise. I don't know if this is related. Frankly it doesn't bother me and I'm not going to do anything about it.
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Tomorrow more info.
07-22-2005, 10:30 PM
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My Ride: 545iSMGSilver GrayAuburn Dakota LeatherLogic 7 Premium SoundSports Package
Eeek My car falls between that date... 
Gald you were able to get it all straighten out. Please continue to keep us updated.
Gald you were able to get it all straighten out. Please continue to keep us updated.
07-23-2005, 01:43 AM
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My Ride: BMW 545iA Black Sapphire
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Just picked up the car. Engine was cold, drove off, all sounds pretty quiet and smooth. Seems to be good. I have a Valvetronic lever which the mechanic gave me, will make a few pics later.
They changed the engine oil and brake fluid, which was nice. I am really happy I have my car back after 5 days.
They changed the engine oil and brake fluid, which was nice. I am really happy I have my car back after 5 days.
07-23-2005, 07:14 AM
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Glad to hear you're whole again Andy...
In case anyone is interested, here are the two TIS documents regarding the replacement of the Valvetronic intermediate levers (referenced in the SIB .pdf Andy posted.)
I'm not going to spend the time linking all the sub-documents as I often do -- it's way too much work for something that isn't likely a DIY job...
RA_11_37_012__bank_1_.pdf
RA_11_37_014__bank_2_.pdf
In case anyone is interested, here are the two TIS documents regarding the replacement of the Valvetronic intermediate levers (referenced in the SIB .pdf Andy posted.)
I'm not going to spend the time linking all the sub-documents as I often do -- it's way too much work for something that isn't likely a DIY job...
RA_11_37_012__bank_1_.pdf
RA_11_37_014__bank_2_.pdf
07-23-2005, 09:39 AM
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My Ride: BMW 545iA Black Sapphire
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Thanks Rudy, very interesting for me.
Here are some fotos for all interested, of the intermediate levers replaced.
Made in USA was surprising to say the least....
Here are some fotos for all interested, of the intermediate levers replaced.
Made in USA was surprising to say the least....
07-25-2005, 06:49 AM
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Thanks Andy,
I am forwarding this thread to BMWNA. I hope you don't mind. Maybe they'll authorize this work on my car.
Andy, is the car running quietly now when cold?
I am forwarding this thread to BMWNA. I hope you don't mind. Maybe they'll authorize this work on my car.
Andy, is the car running quietly now when cold?