White greased all doors and hinges. They were dry and rusty.

Washed and vacuumed. Sonax wheel cleaner. Brake dust is horrible.

When I opened up the hood I took a look at the intake and here is what I saw....

Looks like I found the issue or at least one of them. While I have it apart should I replace anything else?

Brad

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2004 E53 X5 3.0 6MT Sport
Toledo Blue Metallic over black
born 2-12-04 LB09220
Picked up 7-2-18 from Ziggy
BMWCCA 485746
2002 E39 525i 5MT sport Jet black / black
2002 E39 M5 6MT Carbon black / black sport
2003 E39 530i 5MT sport Stahlblau metallic
2004 E46 325ic 5MT sport triple black
2008 E60 M5 SMG Space gray / black
2015 F85 X5M Carbon black / black