BMW Models. 5 Series (E28, E34, E39, E60, E61, F10, G30) 1996 - 2003 (E39) cylinder numbering for 540i 4.4l. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to A 5/16" Hex socket is also fine. To release the belt, scrape the inside of the bolt (dirt is inside) with a small nail or paper clip, then: CW to tighten the bolt and to apply more pressure on the tensioner, thus releasing the belt. CCW to remove the bolt and replace the roller. See more. Reply Quote. BMW uses a remote oil filter housing on their V8 engines. The external oil filter housing is mounted on the driver side of the engine compartment towards the front behind the headlight assembly. It also contains an oil pressure switch mounted at the base of the assembly. The housing is rubber mounted to the body of the car. The BMW 540i is worth considering for several reasons. First, it’s based on the E39 chassis, arguably the best sport sedan platform BMW ever built. This architecture can be found underneath the Bmw e39 540i 4.4 v8 6 speed - Proven ultra reliable drift car , well known. 1 years MOT Car: 2000 BMW 540i - 6 speed 130k miles , history MOT - November 2015 HPI Clear with print out Spec: M62B44TU - Mapped by BW Chiptune , 4.4 litre , mega responsive , huge torque! (no rolling road figures but BW quote 300+bhp and over 400 ftlb torque) The 540i's turbo-six makes this BMW feel much quicker and more like a sports sedan. Three trims feature a twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 engine, though the horsepower ratings vary. The M550i generates 523 horsepower, the M5 produces 600 horsepower, and the M5 Competition puts out 617 horsepower. Buy it with. This item: Cooling system radiator hose O ring set For BMW E39 M62 Engine. $2350. +. ACDelco Professional 252-284 Water Pump Kit. $6869. +. Thermostat Assembly with Housing Compatible with BMW E46 E39 X5 X3 Z3 Z4 325i 330i 525i 530i,Thermostat Housing Assembly, Replace # 11537509227 11530139877 11531437040 11531436823 11534509763 See pricing for the Used 1999 BMW 5 Series 540i Sedan 4D. Get KBB Fair Purchase Price, MSRP, and dealer invoice price for the 1999 BMW 5 Series 540i Sedan 4D. V8, 4.4 Liter. Horsepower. 282 axT3es.