Got a box from FCP with some goodies. My coolant tank was always slightly crusty even though an original obtained from AZ autohaus many years ago now. Even with a new radiator and all new hoses there was always a smell of coolant under the hood when hot. So, hoping this is now fixed.

The sway bar bushings are an easy fix with the front wheels off. The oil filler cap had cracked as it was near impossible to remove lately.

Then I thought to do a quick oil change but my stack of oil filters had finally run out. :-( So back to the FCP shopping cart. Figured I might as well get an air filter and cabin air filter. Once that comes in I also need to refresh the transfer case fluid and check the trans oil level. Finally I resolved to install the new front fuel hose that has been kicking about in my garage. Gives me chance to check the brake lines for corrosion as well.

This car is my kids' DD and it traverses some really broken up streets in Langley Park a couple of times a week (stuff I will only drive walking pace when in my pickup truck) and the e53 developed a tapping noise which seems to come from the LH/driver side shock tower. So, I am ordering parts 6,7,8,9,10 and 11 from the attached diagram. Hope that fixes it.

After that I need to remove the front head lights, sand them and spray some 2K clear coat on them. Never short of small projects on this soon to be 19 year old vehicle.... :-)

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2003 4.4i black ext./black int./black headliner (kid's runabout)
2014 535d X-drive, M package, silver/black interior

Sold but not forgotten:
2009 E70 35d, black ext./black int./black headliner (sold 2021)
2006 4.8iS Le Mans blue/cream int./black headliner, SOLD in 2012 sadly...

Other hardware:
2015 Cayenne S (wife's new DD and definitely wroooommmmm)
2016 Tundra 1794 edition crew cab, luxo hauler
2005 Tundra crew cab, weekend hauler. Sold after 150k very happy miles.