Good God Ben, plastic shoes??? Seriously though, most people with the physical problems you have wouldn't begin to even attempt what you do. My hats off to ya big guy!!
Nice work so far Ben. Ref : access to engine bay, any chance of rigging up a platform blocks and scaffold board(s), rather than balance on slam panel? Merely a thought me ole mucker 👍
hi ben if i was out there i would do it for you, there is another way i had to get to this area so i found an easeir way without taking to much off, was yours the top or bottom hose, genuine top is redish from memory and did you do it.
It's one of those few things that are easier on the TDV8 than the TD6 (well not the lower ones. They are real bitches to get out). I had the BMW M57 engine in my 530D E39, so I know both of these engines well. This info may, or may not help you. www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/e39-530d-tou/repair-manuals/11-engine/11-65-charger-with-control/BxuwlGQ
