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Originally Posted by 525iT_Feen
Just drove the X5 to Tampa and back and it thankfully held itself together for the trip but decided to disintegrate upon arrival. Alternator bracket seal gave out and I sprung a coolant leak that isn't leaking out under the car  .
Gonna be an expensive start to 2016 as I have zero time to attack any of this myself and its 10 degrees outside. I guess I'm grateful for good friends but this one will still hurt. This write up is perfect! My friend that is doing it hasn't done one in quiet some time so I can forward this on. |
I updated the part list above.
The cold seems to really make that gasket let go. First time it dropped below 60F, car parked outside, it leaked, a lot. I was stunned, and realized enough is enough. If you were closer, I would say go to my friend, I am sure daily rate is better than the $750 - $1000 other bmw specific places charge. But it will be easier with this write-up. It really was that long because we really had to figure things out.
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