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Old 11-21-2015, 02:23 AM
OregonDude1 OregonDude1 is offline
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New to me 2005 4.4i

Picked up an average condition Sterling Grey 4.4i with 122k and all of the options that I wanted and more:
  • Sport package
  • Premium package
  • Cold weather package
  • Rear climate package
  • Heated sport steering wheel
  • Navigation system
  • Adaptive Xenon headlights
  • HiFi DSP sound system
  • Style 132 wheels with higher speed limiter


What I noticed when purchasing:
- Both front outer CV axle boots torn and slinging grease
- Smelling coolant/antifreeze vapor
- Missing sub-woofer
- Performance seemed lagging
- Tailpipe smoke excessive when in stop and go traffic
- Prior owner indicated numerous dead battery conditions

What was done to it recently before I purchased:
- New tires
- Transmission serviced
- Valve cover gaskets
- Front and rear brake rotors with pads
- Brake booster
- Coolant expansion tank

What I parts I have ordered prior to first servicing:
- Inspection 2 maintenance with Mobil 1 High Mileage 10W-40
- New front CV axles
- New radiator
- CCV/OSV membrane replacement kits
- Final stage resistor as I notice the interior fan would make noise with no key in ignition.
- New H8 battery
- Used style 130 wheels with brand new Hankook Dynapro ATM for winter and off-roading.
- idrive transfer case fluid
- Flush brake fluid
- Replace differential fluids
- Update navigation firmware to V32 and install 2015 map DVD

What parts I am planning on having to replace at some point later:
- N62 water transfer pipe
- N62 valve stem seals
- Belts, tensioners and pulleys.
- Vacuum hose to brake booster (Oil flows past check valve in hose and eventually takes out the booster)

Looking forward to getting this truck road worthy with a little TLC and then enjoying the winter in it.
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Current stable of BMW vehicles:
2010 E92 335Ci
2005 E53 X5 4.4i
2002 E36/7 M Roadster
2004 R1150RT

Last edited by OregonDude1; 11-21-2015 at 02:28 AM.
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