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My blog about sorting things out. I like things to work, I don't like wasting my time. Life is busy - why put up with things that annoy you?

Showing posts with label BMW E61. Show all posts

Showing posts with label BMW E61. Show all posts

Sunday, October 4, 2020

BMW E60 / E61 Rotor Repair - COVID Lockdown Parking Rust and Brake Vibration

When the COVID lockdown hit back in March, daily commuting stopped, kids were pulled from school, shopping essentially stopped except for w...

Friday, October 2, 2020

BMW Underbody, Suspension and Rear Bumper Rust Repair with POR-15 System

While I had the BMW wagon in the garage replacing the rear axles and sorting out the turbo control vacuum issues , I noticed the start of so...

Wednesday, September 23, 2020

BMW Exhaust Heat Shield Repair

Some repairs will require removal of the complete exhaust system, in my case, removing the engine for turbo replacement, and replacing the l...

Tuesday, September 22, 2020

BMW N54 Twin Turbo - Diagnosis and Repair - 0030FF Low Boost Pressure Error Code

I got a check engine light this August while on a family road trip. 205,000 km (145,000 miles) and I replaced both turbos 2 years / 15,000 k...

BMW E61 Tailgate Hydraulic Lift Cylinder Replacement - 5 Series Touring

About 2 years ago, I refilled my tailgate lift pump hydraulic reservoir, it had gotten low, and the tailgate no longer opened fully. I wrote...

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