I was just on the way rechecking how to replace my struts and then I saw this fresh video.. I have the same system and have done this operation at least three times. (But not to worry I have my touring since 2005) So you did the "trial and error" program very nice. For sure the touring needs in total four struts of OEM quality, one pair for the tailgate and one pair for the glass window and the method of filling the hydraulic system is to my knowledge the right procedure. (You really only need to replace the bottom cup, not to damage the fragile hydraulic components) A good way to notice and diagnose malfunctions on the lid is. If it sounds inconsistent or irregular during the opening process then it is to little fluid. If the tailgate won't open the whole way Its probably the struts not longer be able to lift the amount of weight of the lid. If you notice that the glass window won't open by itself (you have to use som Forde to open it ond closing it - well the struts are bad. As usual: Great video and I'm still learning how to make our magnificent cars survive ourselves.
Replacing struts is the easiest job in the world. If everything turns out well, then it is possible to do that in 30 minutes. Glass lid struts were okay, no need to replace them. And at the moment it doesn't work anyway so let it be. Soon i'm gonne be replacing the glass lid as well, then is the right moment replace these struts and everything else. When the video will be available, i have. no idea. :)
I've made the same mistake, I believed in the BMW catalog. x) These E39s with or without the option have two big struts. Also yea, don't put any ATF in this system... The pump and the rest of the system don't like it at all. It's too much thick. Great job by the way :)
ok, you mentioned that it needs to be topped of to the + sign. but HOW did you do it since you didnt have a refill plug? im curious, have the same issue with my tailgate, plus a broken cable in the harness in the driverside corner(tried extending it, but no luck).
Loving the 39 build series..I’m also fixing mine up from the bottom so these vids help 👊🏼
Thanks! I’ll do my best to make them watchable. :) I worry a bit of my english, sometimes word just won’t come out. 🙂
Very nice repair, always in these types of systems, everything is broken and not working, because nobody tries to fix them
Thats true! People just don't give a rats ass if the tailgate works or not.
I was just on the way rechecking how to replace my struts and then I saw this fresh video.. I have the same system and have done this operation at least three times. (But not to worry I have my touring since 2005) So you did the "trial and error" program very nice. For sure the touring needs in total four struts of OEM quality, one pair for the tailgate and one pair for the glass window and the method of filling the hydraulic system is to my knowledge the right procedure. (You really only need to replace the bottom cup, not to damage the fragile hydraulic components) A good way to notice and diagnose malfunctions on the lid is. If it sounds inconsistent or irregular during the opening process then it is to little fluid. If the tailgate won't open the whole way Its probably the struts not longer be able to lift the amount of weight of the lid. If you notice that the glass window won't open by itself (you have to use som Forde to open it ond closing it - well the struts are bad.
As usual: Great video and I'm still learning how to make our magnificent cars survive ourselves.
Replacing struts is the easiest job in the world. If everything turns out well, then it is possible to do that in 30 minutes. Glass lid struts were okay, no need to replace them. And at the moment it doesn't work anyway so let it be. Soon i'm gonne be replacing the glass lid as well, then is the right moment replace these struts and everything else. When the video will be available, i have. no idea. :)
Great job!!!👍🏻
I've made the same mistake, I believed in the BMW catalog. x)
These E39s with or without the option have two big struts.
Also yea, don't put any ATF in this system... The pump and the rest of the system don't like it at all. It's too much thick.
Great job by the way :)
Good job.. could you tell me where the k-bus line goes according to hkm? I want to connect it to my car afterwards
Thanks😀😀
great job, waiting for more E39 content
Thanks! I hope to upload some new content soon. :)
I also have hydraulic tailgate. Mine closes fine. When opening i have to lift tailgate half way because of worn struts.
ok, you mentioned that it needs to be topped of to the + sign. but HOW did you do it since you didnt have a refill plug? im curious, have the same issue with my tailgate, plus a broken cable in the harness in the driverside corner(tried extending it, but no luck).
@@sttm1283 i removed the plastic oil reservoir under the pump and filled it. This is the only way to do it.
@@MisWorkshopBMW ok so if i fill to the brim it will be on plus when standed up like you demonstrate? :D
Can you use aeroshell41 also?
17:56 I have same problem
good job!
Thank you! :)
Kust ise uued amordid ostsid?
Isiklikult ostsin Intercarsist. Ma usun, et enamus varuosamüüjatelt saad need. Kuid kindlasti ära muud osta/paigalda, kui kas stabilus või originaal.