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Sleeper Files #03: the BMW 540i (E39). 4.4 V8, 282hp, rear drive, six speed manual if you were lucky. Supercharger, injectors, headers and exhaust, a proper diff. Still a 5 Series. Until the light goes green. Would you build it? #bmw #e39 #540i #sleeper #sleeperfiles Car drawn from a photo by Charles from Port Chester, New York (CC BY 2.0).

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Corrected a black E39 last weekend and it took nine hours across two days. Black looks incredible for about four days and then it is a part time job you did not apply for.

Recalls for the BMW 5 Series TCM/PCM/TECM - Transmission oil that leaks into the control unit can lead to a seizure of the transmission gears, causing a sudden loss of drive... Dealers will replace the transmission mechatronics module and the automatic transmission fluid, as necessary,... Check your VIN against the official notice before acting on this. TCM/PCM/TECM - 23V821000 - https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V821000 #recalls