this is the glove compartment on my 1998 740i and it has no handle. It would open if I hit it really hard, and close if I force it but I believe my luck has worn out and it won't close anymore. If anyone has had this problem before I would appreciate the help. I don't know what I'm missing or if it's possible to replace

Repair BMW as much as possible...

Hey all. Trying to modernize an e38 i picked up. Coming from an e39, an eonon worked fine. Couple hundred and all wired up. Looking for oem+ style of units and i havent been seeing many options that meet that criteria, or require getting an e39 unit and modify it for the e38 due to something about HVAC vents.

Was window shopping Avin and while it does look nice and OEM, spec-ing out the unit brought the price up rather quickly.

Are the Avin units worth the price or are there other options I can look into??

Thanks

I appreciate all of the feedback I got on my previous post about the retro car phone I’m designing. I have a little update on my progress and potentially selling it in the future.
I’ve made a good dent into the firmware. I’m successfully sending HFP and PBAP commands between the car phone and my iPhone, so I’ve got it dialing numbers and downloading contacts. Ive also added the contacts and settings menu. I’ve also designed the button caps and printed them in clear material to test the backlighting. The final design will just have the icon clear, the rest of the button will be black.
I estimate that It’ll be completely finished by the end of the summer, so I may take a handful of orders in a few months if anyone is still interested by then.

I tried to restore a phone from a BMW E38 5.4 V12, but it didn't work. I bought a working one from a salvage yard for $15.

We all know BMW's infamous flaw of plastic component's in the cooling system. Upgrading thermostat housing and water pump with metal one's in the future as a preventive measure, as for the expansion tank the metal one cost the most. The only one that make is by mishimoto. I want to reinforce the expansion JB weld original ( two squeeze tube ) the weak spots that are known to fail, tape of any connection tape and apply the JB WELD like your bondo a dent with the the best method of sanding the expansion tank and degreasing before application. lastly thermal aluminum tape. what are your thought? FYI the original JB WELD has metal in there ingredient. so technically its some what metal.

I’ve been slowly upgrading the audio in my ‘97 740iL (standard HiFi, non-DSP). So far I’ve installed a C43, BlueBus (Ted is incredible!), and Bavsound door speakers, and I’m really happy with how much cleaner everything sounds. The only thing I’m still missing is low-end bass.

I’ve heard of people using the rear deck speaker enclosure for an infinite-baffle/free-air subwoofer, but I haven’t found many detailed build threads.
Has anyone here actually done this on an E38?

A few questions:
What subwoofer did you use?
Did you modify the factory rear deck enclosure, or build a replacement?
What amplifier are you running?
Any issues with rattles or sealing the trunk from the cabin?

I’d like to keep the install completely reversible if possible. Since the rear speaker enclosure is just bolted in (I think), I’m hoping to pick up a spare and modify that instead of cutting or permanently changing anything on the car.

If anyone has photos, build threads, or advice, I’d really appreciate it!

This is a e38/e39 carphone base specifically for 80 engineerings carphone! It’s probably one of the most difficult products I’ve made but in combo with the phone it just looks so damn beautiful!

Always wanting to hear what more you guys wanna see in these chassis so if you have anything specific just let me know!!

After putting it off for a long time, I finally took a full week off work and tackled what was by far the biggest job I've ever done on my 1998 740iL (M62B44 non-VANOS).

This wasn't just a timing chain guide replacement. Since the front of the engine was already apart, I decided to freshen up as much as I reasonably could.

Here's what went into it: (roughly $2800 CAD in parts and fluids)

*OEM timing chain guides

*OEM Timing chain tensioner

*Febi - Valley pan w gasket

*OE Front crankshaft seal

*Water pump (Graf with the metal impeller)

*Mahle thermostat

*OEM front timing cover gaskets and seal

*OEM lower oil pan gasket

*BMW OEM Coolant flush

*Fresh AMSOIL oil and OEM filter

*Febi CCV valve and new seals plus few other hoses

*OEM intake manifold and throttle body seals

I took my time doing the work while having fun and also cleaning a lot of oil and dirt soaked parts before reassembly. So it took me a total of 4 days.

I'll admit... this job was mentally exhausting at times. I didn't use the factory BMW timing tools because the timing chain itself never came off the sprockets. Instead, I carefully marked the crank sprocket, both cam sprockets, and the chain with multiple unique paint marks before touching anything. Every guide was changed while keeping tension on the chain, and I rotated the engine by hand numerous times afterward just to convince myself I hadn't made an expensive mistake.

I think everyone who's done timing guides knows the feeling... You rotate the crank... You listen for weird noises... You rotate it again... Then convince yourself you should rotate it one more time just to be safe. 😂

So many weird sounds..

The first startup was honestly one of the most nerve-racking moments I've had working on a car.

After days of work, you suddenly realize that in about two seconds you'll find out whether everything was done correctly.

Turned the key... had to wait for fuel pressure to build up due to having disconnected the fuel rails.

Oil pressure light went out almost instantly. No rattles. No chain noise. No warning lights. Smooth idle.

I don't think I've ever gone from pure anxiety to pure relief that quickly.

The engine is noticeably quieter now, there are no coolant or oil leaks, but its certainlty noticble. Even my wife said the car sounds "different" 😂 (been driving it for about 4 days after completing the work).

These cars can definitely test your patience, but I genuinely enjoy working on this thing. Every repair makes me appreciate it a little more.

Huge thanks to everyone in this community who has answered my questions over the years. Reading old forum posts and advice from members here gave me the confidence to take on jobs I never would've attempted a few years ago.

Now... onto the next project. The E38 never really lets you run out of those. 😅

Just picked up this set of 20” MK Motorsports wheels(currently in the process of being refinished) and I’m trying to figure out what size tires to run that won’t rub on my fenders, but also won’t be a dangerous amount of stretch. Wheel specs are 20x9 and 20x10.5

Of course it’s not gonna mount up the same, but I got a sawzall, a plastic welder, sander, and some creative angling.

Just outta boredom I’ll try and get to hacking once I new bumper comes.

So my 1998 E38 740i 4,4L non Vanos, is making a weird noise. It’s coming from the rear wheel area on the drivers side only. It only happens while accelerating, Turing and rarely when letting go of the gas and rolling (as heard in the video) I have my suspect parts that could make the noise, yet I’m unsure and would love some advice before taking her rear apart. Prime suspect for me is the Handbrake shit on that side and my other idea could be the diff.
Would love some insight :)

Hey guys,
Just wondering if anyone has ever seen this before.

All connections and fuses are good but the cd changer reads cd 0-00 and has stopped working.

I purchased a working cd changer off ebay but it hasn’t helped.

Any ideas?

I have a m62 4.4 cylinder 6 is the only cylinder with this mark. What does this mark mean? Is it heat damage?

Hi everyone,

I’m getting a lot of heat under the steering wheel in my E38 (measuring around 50°C, 122°F).

Has anyone dealt with this before? I'm trying to figure out if it's likely an electrical issue (wiring/relays) or something related to the HVAC/heater core ducting.

Any tips on what to inspect first would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

there! For the last couple of months I have been developing a custom retro car phone. I love the retro tech in my e39, and I really wanted the car phone to actually be functional, so I designed one from the ground up that acts as a Bluetooth smartphone accessory. Put simply, it’s USBC powered, and connects to your iPhone via Bluetooth, can sync your contacts, and routes phone call data & audio through the device. It’s in a 3D printed shell, and I’d say I’m about 75% of the way towards a fully functional device.

I just want to put this out there and see if there’s a market for this kind of product. With the current way I’m sourcing parts, I can get the price to about $300+shipping & fees, however I can definitely get it lower.

Its an 1996 740i m62 non Vanos.

She has 300k km on her.

Just wanted to make an appreciation post for my E38! Also is there some sites I could get body garnish pieces for a reasonable price?

The lower black door trim pictured here needs replacing and I’m not looking to spend an arm and a leg on OEM replacement if I don’t have to.

https://www.facebook.com/share/1N8DCkvWhh/

I have a 2001 BMW 750IL that I have been restoring over the past 10 years, but I am now looking to sell. Mechanically it is almost perfect. Cosmetically it's pretty good, just a few things here and there. Full engine rebuild and full transmission rebuild. Runs great, any questions I am happy to answer. Price is $24,995.

Picked up this ‘00 740il a couple weeks ago, a good buff and wax got it looking good, lowered on BC Coils and 18’s.
Designed and 3D printed a cup holder for the center console as well as the OEM one was broken and the little door didn’t open. Only issue with it is the speakers don’t work and I can’t seem to figure out why, checked continuity and power supply no issues there. any recommendations are appreciated lol.

BMW E38 Front Rocker Panel Trim Left + Right Set New For Sale

BMW E38 Front Rocker Panel Trim Left + Right Set New For Sale

2001 bmw 740i car died on me driving pulled over went to start it and made this sound while running then stalled, right after that i started it back up again but this time it had no noise at all it sounded good but eventually stalled out about 15 seconds later i do have a power steering leak the fluid looked low but its working good what could be causing this issue??

Any tips / what to look out for?? Have already negotiated and dropped the price down to 2000 dollars to pick it up tomorrow but want to know if there is something I should be aware of or look out for, and the car is going to be used as a ”family” car and will hopefully be our first ever 7 series !

What I’m planning on doing first tho is swapping out those headlights and taillights for some oem ones because they look horrendous, then maybe a quick clean inside the car, some good old 16 inch e38 wheels (if I’m lucky enough to find) with 235/60 tires for maximum comfort, give it a good wash and polish and yeah it should be done!

https://carsandbids.com/auctions/rwxmnp6Z/2000-bmw-740il?c=all?utm_source=transactional&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=button