R/R the fuel filter on my 02 E53 and replaced the rubber portion of the vacuum hose that attaches to the filter. This had deteriorated to the point that the car was throwing intermittent codes related to a vacuum problem.

I was going to replace the entire line, since it is only about 24 inches long, but accessing the other end of this line requires dropping another large protective cover and looked to be a major PITA to do in my driveway. I did get this particular cover down a little and was able to get a pound or two of dirt and debris out of it, behind the wheel well.

My 4.6 transplant long block motor also arrived from Germany today.

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Current
Original owner 2002 E53 X5 4.4i to 4.6i swap
2025 G06 X5 50e
Former
1972 Audi Fox
1986 Saab 900S
1996 BMW Z3
1998 BMW E36 M3 Sedan
2004 BMW E46 M3
2006 Audi A3 Quatro
1993 Mopar 318 Jeep Grand Cherokee
2015 V6 Jeep Grand Cherokee