How to get help on your BMW - Fixes - Parts

How to get help on your BMW - Fixes - Parts - Prices

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3 жыл бұрын

This video is all about getting help on your BMW - spares, part lists forums and more, although the procedure is for the E31, E32, E38 and E63/E64 6-Series, 7-Series and 8-Series - you can use the same routines for all BMW's
We look at the best parts lists, diagrams, forums and sites to help you repair your BMW for the least money, avoiding the main dealers. We go through a complete routine from looking at the fault - getting help using a special search term and then finding diagrams that show the parts lists - and then finding the cheapest parts that exactly match your BMW
It's pretty simple as long as the routine is followed in full - good luck!
List of help sites:
6-Series: www.meeknet.co.uk/e64
7-Series www.meeknet.co.uk/e38
8-Series www.meeknet.co.uk/e31
E38 7-Series www.e38.org
7 and 8 Series www.bimmerforums.com
6 and 8 Series www.bimmerforums.co.uk
7 Series www.the7seriesregister.co.uk/...
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@pussygalore5947 3 жыл бұрын

Welcome Back Timm! - glad to see you up and around!...Thanks for the info as always.

@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation 3 жыл бұрын

Always good to hear from you!

@richiemac3135 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Tim, fantastic video and I’m super impressed with your Meeknet site there is some great knowledge there, thank you for your contribution

@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation 3 жыл бұрын

That's very kind of you Richard!

@earnestlewis3309 3 жыл бұрын

Timm, I visited your Meeknet site out of curiosity and found it very informative. Thanks for just being there giving what I consider good information to the public. I don't own either of the vehicles you have but I like BMWs and find it interesting to see and learn of the models on your side of the pond which are not sold on my side of the pond. 👍😎 ( By the way I am in the United States).

@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation 3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear! Thanks from the UK!

@ragnarmyhre8270 3 жыл бұрын

For me, this is your best video so far. Bought a -91 850 Ci earlier this summer with some minor? issues; a sinking brake pedal and a bad rubber bushing in the back. Your video will give me great help both with finding the problem with the brake and getting necessary parts.

@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation 3 жыл бұрын

That's kind of you to say so, thanks!

@DirtyAary 3 жыл бұрын

Super helpful informative videos. Greeetings from New Zealand. I am looking at buying a 2009 650i and as a capable person your videos have made much of the bad rep of these N62's not a problem for me now. Thanks! Keep the vids coming.

@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation 3 жыл бұрын

Go for it!

@raskazali 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Timm. My name is Ragim, im from Russia. I own a 1993 bmw 840i. I have a problem with the steering gear. There is no information about these cars in Russia, since almost everyone has an 850 with an m70b50. Tell me, are the insides (gears) of the steering gear from the 840 identical to the insides of the 850/750? If possible, please reply to me in private messages.

@yfffadkcud6201 Жыл бұрын

Tim you’re a very rich blessing Thank you for your so valuable help 😅

@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation Жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@yfffadkcud6201 Жыл бұрын

@@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation I bought a 96 4.4 out of California Have re-stored the whole body in and out. Getting close to compliance and so looking fwd to putting the pedal to the metal Tim.

@donmiller5386 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Timm, I have an E63 650i (2008) and live in Australia. Unfortunately I only discovered your site in the past 3 months and it is brilliant for anyone like me who doesn't have much mechanical/ electrical knowledge. I previously owned a E46 330ci (2000) which was a brilliant car, but the E63 is a lot more involved. I have had the 650i for 3 years and has 90,000 klms on it, and have replaced the rocker cover gasket and the alternator bracket gasket. No smoke, all else brilliant so am following you with your advice to keep it that way. Thanks for your fantastic information - keep it up ! Regards, Don Miller

@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Don, keep up the good work!

@user-ub5rg6fn6e 3 жыл бұрын

Stupendous Video!!! Very helpful.

@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, that's very kind of you!

@bobfrankish972 3 жыл бұрын

Another very informative video Timm. Wish I could have seen it about 7 years ago! Anyhow, the drier on the 1998 car that I am (still!) restoring was completely rotted away. I work for Euro Car Parts and got a Hella replacement, which is OE quality, through ECP for not that much money, about £40 rings a bell. I am due to replace all the O rings in the system. Keep the vids and info coming mate, you are a massive help and influence to us all. PS looks like you shot this video in my old bedroom!

@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@jamesjackson1445 Жыл бұрын

@timisoutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid, Timm. Thanks! I've also subscribed!

@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tim, Tim

@francispowell1811 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Timm.

@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation 2 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome Francis!

@leonelsarmiento2132 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful Thanks

@jasoneyes01 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant. I had a flashback of masterpiece theater on the BBC from the 70's

@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation 3 жыл бұрын

Ah, you've discovered my previous job!

@andrewthompsonuk1 3 жыл бұрын

Lots of good info. My problem over the years has been purchasing sub-standard parts, particularly suspension parts. I've lost count of the number of rear rose joints (the ball joint) I have been through on the E38. My list goes on and on, it's almost as if only about a third of the parts I have replaced have lasted more than a year or so. The upsetting thing is all the parts I have fitted have been brands of parts used by local workshops, sometimes purchased from the same factors. Now I am trying to do more research and trying to stick to makes of parts that supply car makers themselves like Lemforder or TRW or Textar. Even my "febi" coolant expansion tank on my Z3 only laster just over a year..so that puts febi off my list.

@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation 3 жыл бұрын

If it is a part that is reasonably cheap (like brake reaction arms and bushes) but a pain to fit I always buy directly from BMW - I hate parts that last a year and then give up meaning I have to do the job again.

@stevewilke3752 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant as always! Do you have a video on flushing the coolant on the E64? I haven't been able to findone.

@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I have the details on meeknet here: www.meeknet.co.uk/E64/BMW_E63_E64_auxiliary_water_pump_replacement.htm The routine shows where the drain tap is located - and you can use the same routine as on the E31 by pulling the bottom hose and putting the hose up the auxiliary pump: www.meeknet.co.uk/E31/E31_Cooling_System_Flushing_Bleeding.htm

@aleemshariff8011 Жыл бұрын

Hi Tim, firstly, I've learned so much from your videos, so many thanks for that! Secondly, I'm looking to buy 650i and wondered if you could recommend anyone/any organisation that could do a vehicle check & report, and identify any issues with the car before I buy it?

@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation Жыл бұрын

Hello Aleem,, I found the RAC gave a great service when my daughter bought her car - very comprehensive!

@MrCynical999 3 жыл бұрын

You are a font of knowledge for the E31, thanks for you dedication to the E31. Just done a trip from the UK to Austria and back in my CSI and oh what a joy of an engine. My AC has stopped working, should the engine revs drop when the AC button pressed? If so would this indicate a compressor clutch issue?

@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation 3 жыл бұрын

The best way forward here is to get the system regassed with one of the automatic machines - it will tell you if it has a leak which is always the best place to start. Without refrigerant pressure the compressor will not run

@m2kev789 3 жыл бұрын

As usual Tim a really informative video thanks. My E31 temp gauge went up to max the other day in warm weather and traffic - its never done it before - no obvious leaks - do you think it could be a sticky thermostat maybe?

@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation 3 жыл бұрын

More likely the viscous fan: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iKqletZ1us-8gas.html

@m2kev789 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tim

@EnriqueLopez-hb5jn 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful information.👆👍☝️☝️👍👆

@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation 2 жыл бұрын

Many many thanks Enrique!

@steviem2224 3 жыл бұрын

What brake disk and pads would you recommend thanks great channel lots of great advice got a 635d earlier this year and love it .

@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation 3 жыл бұрын

Always BMW OEM and ideally direct from BMW

@steviem2224 3 жыл бұрын

Thankyou

@henryovalles7311 3 жыл бұрын

Bmw e31 19991says brake assist inactive on screen after 15min of driving brakes start dragging gets worse and woese if i let car cool of by sitting work fine again till brakes heat up help

@willestateinc6090 Жыл бұрын

0:08 I need help with my window and sunroof fuse keeps Blowing.

@richardcarter3246 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Timm, thanks for your videos and helpful advice to all of us bmw owners! I have a 645Ci with no heating and having watched your videos I think everything is working but possibly the heater core is blocked hence I would like to flush it/reverse flush it. To access the two pipes going into the heater core would you advise removing internal trim parts and accessing via the footwell or accessing in some way in the engine bay? Many thanks in advance for any advice

@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Richard, no need to get in the cabin, best not to fiddle with the watery-bits in there! I very much doubt that the heater core is blocked, more likely to be a failed heater-control valve - here's a routine on the E31, similar on the E63/64: www.meeknet.co.uk/e31/E31_Heater_Valves_Replacement.htm You can flush from the auxiliary water-pump which is seen in this routine: www.meeknet.co.uk/E64/BMW_E63_E64_auxiliary_water_pump_replacement.htm if really needed

@richardcarter3246 3 жыл бұрын

Timm's BMW Repairs and Information Hi Timm , further advice please! I have installed the new heater control valve with no change to the lack of any heat inside the car. I have driven it for a week no change, bled the system several times without issue and engine temperature is normal all week. I have today removed the heater control valve and put a hose pipe into both/either of the two heater pipes that run into the inside of the car holding it tight with my hand. No water runs out of either pipe, the water builds up a pressure and when I release my hand grip the water just runs back out of the same pipe. Help!! 😅

@richardcarter3246 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Timm, Further to my last message and in order to assist anyone else with similar heating issues the updated situation is; I ran the hose pipe into the heater pump and this somehow got water coming out of one of the pipes running into the cabin to the heater radiator. I refilled the system with coolant and bled it. This slightly improved the heating but over the course of a few days driving in a row there was further improvement and when the engine was revved to 5000 rpm during mildly spirited driving there was a noticeable improvement in heat within the car. It’s now approximately 60% of full heating temperature but better than nothing now that the ambient temperature outside has dropped.

@briangoodman5260 Жыл бұрын

Hi Timm, love your videos! Question: I just bought a 94 840 ci with all original exhaust, however the mufflers look really rough, although no holes or leaks that I know of (heat shields appear to be mostly rusted away). I found a used pair (black paint) that look much better than mine for around $400 for the pair. Would you suggest I get them, or take this opportunity to get new aftermarket stainless steel mufflers for around $700? Appreciate any guidance you can provide, thanks!

@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation Жыл бұрын

Wait until yours actually start to leak, they look awful for years before they give up!

@briangoodman5260 Жыл бұрын

@@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation ok thanks. Actually they are the silencers not mufflers. I bought a used pair just to have on hand as they probably don't come up for sale very often.

@antoniohoyos9146 3 жыл бұрын

Buenos días.. Lastima que no esta traducido en Castellano... Gracias

@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation 3 жыл бұрын

Siempre es un placer, lo siento, no hay traducción, ¡pero los subtítulos ocultos de KZfaq deberían traducirse para usted!

@yfffadkcud6201 Жыл бұрын

Tim can you please send me the link to the repair of the head light fixing ?

@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation Жыл бұрын

Here's the E31 fix: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/o9Jgq7CWkrLHgqs.html And 6-Series: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qtiirLp30tWwdI0.html

@creatyve 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Timm, quick question - on my e31 (left-hand drive/1991) the right hand side running lights (front and rear) suddenly stopped running as well as the interior dash lights. Indicators and brake lights still work. Can you please point me in the right direction? Much appreciated

@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation 3 жыл бұрын

Check Fuse 5 - use my fuse finder: www.meeknet.co.uk/e31/Timms_BMW_E31_Fuse_Finder.htm

@southothehighway 3 жыл бұрын

I thought the TIS went to an expensive subscription model. I support an E24 and E32.

@dflamik8107 3 жыл бұрын

TIS?

@jayobama9582 3 жыл бұрын

Tim what is the warm base idle of your 650i? Mine used to idle around 700rpm but now it drops to 500rpm. Still smooth but annoying because it's more quiet. I've reset the throttle body but no change to the base idle. Thanks

@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation 3 жыл бұрын

The idle should rise if the A/C is ON and the system is fully gassed - if the A/C is short of gas then the idle will stay at 500RPM

@jayobama9582 3 жыл бұрын

@@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation That's reassuring to know. I don't drive with the AC but will put gauges on to test pressures. Car had original date coded dirty air filter when I bought it a year back so maybe engine is adjusting after full servicing I've done. 74,000 miles and just got some new platinum plugs to install. Thanks for your videos and happy motoring my friend

@back-n-actionmodelcollecti2522 Ай бұрын

How would someone be able to reach out to you to ask a question about issues with BMW? I'm in a tough bind with my 750Li

@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation Ай бұрын

Through Bimmerforums is best

@d.williams5470 Жыл бұрын

Sir!! Help!! Lol I have a 2005 645ci that’s stuck in first gear! The car only has 78K miles and the transmission was serviced about a year and a half ago?? Any thoughts?

@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation Жыл бұрын

You, at least, need to change the bridge seals: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j69xrcZk1s3Tdmg.html

@d.williams5470 Жыл бұрын

@@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation okay I’ll let you know how it goes! 🙏!! Thanks I appreciate it!!

@karlc4352 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Timm great video, my 840 turns over but won’t start, put a pair of new batteries on still won’t start,any ideas what to do next? thanks

@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation 3 жыл бұрын

What year is the 840?

@karlc4352 3 жыл бұрын

Timm's BMW Repairs and Information 97

@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation 3 жыл бұрын

Tell me how long ago it worked - did it work one day and not the next? More info needed!

@karlc4352 3 жыл бұрын

Timm's BMW Repairs and Information cars not been used for a couple of years it did run fine and was used regularly. I always started it up regularly when not in use until the batteries died last year put new ones on it just turns over won’t fire up there is fresh fuel in it

@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation 3 жыл бұрын

Your next plan is to remove a coil-over-plug as shown here: www.meeknet.co.uk/E32/Plugs/Index.htm Fit a spare plug to the coil, reconnect it to the loom and lay the plug on a metal part of the engine. Get someone to crank the car while you check for a spark. If you see no spark then the most likely cause is the CRANKshaft sensor. If you DO see a spark then most likely the fuel pump has failed - this is quite likely on a car that has sat for years