UPDATE -Does anyone know this 4.6is? No clean title :(

[crystalworks]

Everyone here has different levels of comfort when dealing with the DMV and vehicle transactions in general... I've been in situations where I've had to inform the DMV how to do something or that they could do something at all.

Better idea AV8R... let's just wait for you to get that nice looking 4.6is in your driveway and skip the advice portion of the show all together as PropellerHead suggested. Then we can all celebrate that happening.

[X53Jay4.8is]

Originally Posted by crystalworks

Everyone here has different levels of comfort when dealing with the DMV and vehicle transactions in general... I've been in situations where I've had to inform the DMV how to do something or that they could do something at all.

Better idea AV8R... let's just wait for you to get that nice looking 4.6is in your driveway and skip the advice portion of the show all together as PropellerHead suggested. Then we can all celebrate that happening.

Well since we are going to change the subject perhaps we should think about other more relevant things that pertain to the BMW x5 4.6is like what should be on the list of maintenance on AV8R's new ride. So I'll start it off: complete cooling system overhaul, all new hoses (there's a lot of them)

[crystalworks]

Originally Posted by X53Jay4.8is

Well since we are going to change the subject perhaps we should think about other more relevant things that pertain to the BMW x5 4.6is like what should be on the list of maintenance on AV8R's new ride. So I'll start it off: complete cooling system overhaul, all new hoses (there's a lot of them)

Sounds like a plan.

I believe they make under drive pullies for the the 4.6, correct? I think redliner runs them...

[bcredliner]

Originally Posted by crystalworks

Sounds like a plan.

I believe they make under drive pullies for the the 4.6, correct? I think redliner runs them...

Yes, I have VAC under drive pulleys for the air and power steering pulleys. I also deleted the clutch fan in favor of a variable temp control electric fan. Both good return on investment mods and not difficult installations. I posted a step by step for the fan.

I choose not to do full cooling system overhauls as components have quite different life cycles. For most there are usually warning symptoms or it is easy to inspect periodically. But, I don't drive long distances, have AAA road service and I know the history of my X5.

[AV8R4AA]

Originally Posted by X53Jay4.8is

Well since we are going to change the subject perhaps we should think about other more relevant things that pertain to the BMW x5 4.6is like what should be on the list of maintenance on AV8R's new ride. So I'll start it off: complete cooling system overhaul, all new hoses (there's a lot of them)

I'm going with my friend Jay's great idea.

[X53Jay4.8is]

Originally Posted by AV8R4AA

I'm going with my friend Jay's great idea.

Yeah I was amazed at how the hoses on these X5 deteriorate compared to my other BMWs especially the ones at the back of the engine. Those hoses were super soft and just coming apart in my hands. The 10+ years in service no matter what the miles are would just be good insurance for a worry free future. To many of these X5s develop the coolant leaks and some people just try to attack one hose at a time which will just drive you crazy. Make the conscious decision to change them all out and that way you will sleep better every night. I'll tell you I cannot stand leaks and drips on my garage floor and these BMWs are notorious for the leaks. Clean sweep maintenance is the best approach. No piecemeal here.