Clutch kit, DMF, CDV delete, UUC short shift, AFE, CV boots, X-pipe

[DrRick]

I have not seen a DIY write up for replacing the clutch and dual mass flywheel on the X5.

I have spent several hours in the last week, and while I am sure one exists I simply have not found one for the X5

Over Christmas break, I am going to get some things done, I have all week off.

I elected to replace with stock clutch and flywheel system, having read all of the pros and cons of switching to SMF (single mass flywheel and not self adjusting clutch). (Bought the LUK DMF on amazon: $335 incl. 2 day free shipping)!!

The rest is noted above. I plan to put together a DIY write up on everything, unless someone points out how redundant it might be.

Regarding the magnaflow x-pipe. RB said it had to be 2 1/4 inch. Why not the 2.5 inch setup??

2003 3.0l 110,000 miles.
Thanks,
RDP

[Ricky Bobby]

2.25 inch is the piping size on the stock exhaust for the 3.0 - only one that may be different that takes the 2.5" Xpipe is the 4.8iS

[Serb404]

are you doing full exhaust or just xpipe setup?

[Roman D]

Should've ordered from FCP Euro - lifetime warranty can't be beaten. I"d out you will ever shave the friction plate off but there are other things that will go bad with time and use....
I have mentioned this trough out several posting but it seems like very logical to replace rear crankshaft seal while you're at it.

[DrRick]

Thanks for the replies.

Ricky Bobby, thank you for the information.
Serb404. I am going to start with just the X type and eliminate the resonator. I am considering cutting open the rear mufflers and removing some baffles, as I have done in one of my 911s. If all else fails, I just will replace the mufflers with a better sounding orchestra. One step at a time.
Roman D I do not understand the following phrase:
I"d out you will ever shave the friction plate off but there are other things that will go bad with time and use....
I am replacing flywheel (New DMF), the friction plate, and the pressure plate(Self-Adjusting) as well as all of the other internals. (I am using factory OEM parts.) The CDV will be eliminated. The rear main seal will be replaced. The trans. Input shaft seal will be replaced. Etc.

Tonight I put the car on the rack, layered the floor with powder laundry soap, covered the floor with some thin absorbent and sprayed all of the bolts with PB blaster.
This weekend I will hang drapes and power wash the under carriage.

[X53Jay4.8is]

Originally Posted by DrRick

Thanks for the replies.

Ricky Bobby, thank you for the information.
Serb404. I am going to start with just the X type and eliminate the resonator. I am considering cutting open the rear mufflers and removing some baffles, as I have done in one of my 911s. If all else fails, I just will replace the mufflers with a better sounding orchestra. One step at a time.
Roman D I do not understand the following phrase:
I"d out you will ever shave the friction plate off but there are other things that will go bad with time and use....
I am replacing flywheel (New DMF), the friction plate, and the pressure plate(Self-Adjusting) as well as all of the other internals. (I am using factory OEM parts.) The CDV will be eliminated. The rear main seal will be replaced. The trans. Input shaft seal will be replaced. Etc.

Tonight I put the car on the rack, layered the floor with powder laundry soap, covered the floor with some thin absorbent and sprayed all of the bolts with PB blaster.
This weekend I will hang drapes and power wash the under carriage.

I think Romn D meant to say that he doubts you shav off the friction plate. Its a really good idea to tackle the Rear Main Seal on your X since you are replacing the DMF and clutch.

[Serb404]

Originally Posted by DrRick

Thanks for the replies.

Ricky Bobby, thank you for the information.
Serb404. I am going to start with just the X type and eliminate the resonator. I am considering cutting open the rear mufflers and removing some baffles, as I have done in one of my 911s. If all else fails, I just will replace the mufflers with a better sounding orchestra. One step at a time.
Roman D I do not understand the following phrase:
I"d out you will ever shave the friction plate off but there are other things that will go bad with time and use....
I am replacing flywheel (New DMF), the friction plate, and the pressure plate(Self-Adjusting) as well as all of the other internals. (I am using factory OEM parts.) The CDV will be eliminated. The rear main seal will be replaced. The trans. Input shaft seal will be replaced. Etc.

Tonight I put the car on the rack, layered the floor with powder laundry soap, covered the floor with some thin absorbent and sprayed all of the bolts with PB blaster.
This weekend I will hang drapes and power wash the under carriage.

be sure to post vids of xpipe installation, looking forward to updates

[Emory39]

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[tecboy99]

Can't wait. Would really love to see a DIY on the short shift.

[DrRick]

The under carriage is clean. I am waiting for parts. Note: the Gear Shift kNob is a bitch.
I am confused about something. The OD of my exhaust system is 1.9 in. I might be able to measure 2.125 at the joint going into the rear exhaust. This seems small, but it is real.