Originally Posted by nextelbuddy

started doing some work about 17 days ago. started out as just a cooling system refresh because my thermostat was stuck open with a CEL for thermostat. had been driving like that all summer putting it off.

then i noticed more and more wrong as i tore into things. axle boots ripped on both sides, engine mounts bad and decided i also wanted to install the factory air suspension back.

so i ended up just having an FCP euro shopping spree

- cooling system: radiator, water pump, all hoses, expansion tank, both temp sensors
- both motor mounts
- passenger side outer CV axle boot replacement
- complete driver side axle replace
- reinstalled air suspension system: air lines, air pump, air accumulator and wiring harness
- new front and rear arnott air bags sport air springs
- 4 new level sensors
- lemforder front Suspension kit - full tie rods, thrust arms, control arms, ball joints, sway bar end links
- lemforder rear suspension kit - lower carrier ball joints, upper control arms, toe arms, sway bar end links, integral links

im so tired, 16 days of working on this on and off (life gets in the way as always) and i still have to do other things for oil leaks etc.... but it feels great go get so much knocked off the list.

i love this X5, its our family car we all love it.