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Originally Posted by crystalworks
Well, the time has come at 133000 miles in the 4.8. I have been driving the X5 sparingly, as always, but now have to travel with the 1000A NOCO booster because the starter is just demanding too much juice. Most times the NOCO is required for a start, though admittedly, the battery in it is 4.5 years old and I have a new one ready to go in after starter replacement.
So, it looks like this is another wonderful repair experience. Are there any tips for me, besides lots of alcohol? Info is very sparse on the subject but from what I gather dropping the exhaust, lowering the subframe, and some other BMW fun might be involved... There was literally ZERO info in TIS regarding the starter replacement (excepting M54). Haven't checked the Bentley yet, will do so now.
Let me have it. Tell me I'm in for a wonderful time.  |
So in a question that is in NO WAY connected with your upcoming work....
How many various lengths of extensions and joints do you have in your toolbox?[emoji1787]
It's not a fun experience but it's definitely doable, on a lift is best although there is some back and forth work, top then bottom or vice-versa (can't remember) if it was half loosening top then all bottom.
If possible you may be able to clean it out with slome FLASH (military) electrical cleaner "it's also drinkable" and a stiff shapeable tube to direct the cleaner without fully removing the starter.
PS. It's Valentines day so plan accordingly on what you will spend time on, also saying "Well, Happy fk'n Valentines day" is apparently NOT as funny as I thought.....[emoji2369]
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