Parts and Tools


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On this page you'll find all the parts (with prices!) that I replaced during this job.  Additionally, I've included lists of special BMW-supplied tools, and general tools I used.  Be sure to read the section following these tables...

REQUIRED PARTS

These parts should be good for all model year E39 540/6s with build dates from 6/96 to 9/98, but you should verify with your parts department when ordering.

Prices current as of January 2005

Description

 Part Number Quantity Price

Screw, throttle body to intake manifold

11-14-1-460-752 3 0.31 ea.

Cover, valley pan heat shield

11-14-1-736-106 1 12.75

Cap w/ Seal (valley pan)

11-14-1-742-042 1 41.40

Profile Gasket, vent pipe rear seal

11-15-1-702-291

1 6.88

O-Ring, vent tube rear seal

11-15-1-736-140

1 3.80

O-Ring, vent tube front seal

11-15-1-747-978 1 4.44

O-Ring, water pipe seal

11-53-1-710-048

2 2.40 ea.
O-Ring, water pipe seal 11-53-1-710-055 2 1.22 ea.
Gasket, Asbestos-free, water manifold 11-53-1-731-833 2 2.20 ea.
Profile Gasket, intake manifold-head 11-61-1-433-328 4 16.33 ea.
Blind Plug, brake booster hose 11-61-1-704-792 1 3.30
Profile Gasket, intake manifold front seal 11-61-1-729-727 1 7.02
Profile Gasket, intake manifold rear seal 11-61-1-729-728 1 7.02
Spacer, intake manifold mount 11-61-1-736-648 10 5.84 ea.
O-Ring, vent pipe front seal 11-61-1-745-195 1 3.05
O-Ring, ASC throttle body 13-54-1-747-475 1 2.75
Covering Cap, valley pan heat shield 13-71-1-741-097 4 0.21 ea.
Coolant 82-14-1-467-704 1 gal. 25.30
Screw-type hose clamps, small local auto parts supply 3  

Total

  $254.84

 

Optional parts which should be evaluated for replacement
Hose, engine inlet and water valve 64-21-8-391-005
Hose, radiator and engine return 64-21-8-391-013

 

GENERAL MECHANICS TOOLS

Tool

Use

1/2" and 1/4" drive ratchets

general

Various extensions for each size drive

general

1/2" drive "clicker" torque wrench

re-assembly of critical components

Metric sockets

11mm, 10mm

Torx Bit

T-30 for intake manifold cover bolts

Long flat-blade screwdriver

pry bar

Silicon spray lube or equiv.

pre-lubricate new seals

Loc-Tite or equivalent (I always use the blue stuff)

various bolts/nuts (see text)

 

A word about the prices

I bought most of these parts "on a whim" while at San Diego BMW - my regular dealer is Cunningham.  I did not research the prices, since the total amount isn't very high.  However, after seeing that I was charged $25 for a gallon of coolant, and knowing that I paid around half that the last time I purchased coolant at Cunningham, I suspect I may have been suckered.  I've given SD-BMW several chances, and this will likely be the last time I spend any money there.  Caveat emptor.

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