Home Forums Articles How To's FAQ Register
Go Back   Xoutpost.com > BMW SAV Forums > X5 (E53) Forum
Arnott
User Name
Password
Member List Premier Membership Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

Xoutpost server transfer and maintenance is occurring....
Xoutpost is currently undergoing a planned server migration.... stay tuned for new developments.... sincerely, the management


Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 01-13-2018, 10:21 PM
we350z's Avatar
Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: West Coast
Posts: 1,705
we350z is on a distinguished road
Window Regulator Longevity - Pro Tip

3rd time replacing my driver front window regulator. Total pain in the ass wrangling them in and out. Got a tip on the Facebook forum to spray silicone lube in the window channels. Along with copious amounts of lithium grease on the regulator tracks must say the window now glides much more effortlessly. Also applied to the other 3 windows as preventative measure.
Attached Images
  
__________________
Indy Shops:

Berkeley:
German Auto Sport

Phoenix:
Babbitt Motor Werks | Arizona Bimmer Motor Works

Reno:
Reno Rennsport

Rides:
00 BMW X5 4.4
93 Nissan 300ZXTT
88 Nissan 300ZXT Shiro #853
88 Nissan 300ZXT Shiro #773
84 Nissan 300ZXT 50th AE
78 Datsun 280Z Black Pearl
15 Yamaha WR250R
06 Yamaha R1 AE

Email:
WE350Z at gmail
Reply With Quote

Sponsored Links

  #2  
Old 01-13-2018, 10:25 PM
Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Saskatchewan Canada
Posts: 2,053
80stech is on a distinguished road
What brand of regulator are you using? What is the point of failure?
__________________
1988 325is (purchased new) sold
2004 X5 3.0 2005 X3 2.5
2008 X5 3.0 (new to me)
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 01-13-2018, 10:42 PM
we350z's Avatar
Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: West Coast
Posts: 1,705
we350z is on a distinguished road
Seems that the cable always gets snagged / spaghettied somehow. I've used OE and cheap Chinese don't seem to matter.
__________________
Indy Shops:

Berkeley:
German Auto Sport

Phoenix:
Babbitt Motor Werks | Arizona Bimmer Motor Works

Reno:
Reno Rennsport

Rides:
00 BMW X5 4.4
93 Nissan 300ZXTT
88 Nissan 300ZXT Shiro #853
88 Nissan 300ZXT Shiro #773
84 Nissan 300ZXT 50th AE
78 Datsun 280Z Black Pearl
15 Yamaha WR250R
06 Yamaha R1 AE

Email:
WE350Z at gmail
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 01-13-2018, 10:44 PM
Crowz's Avatar
Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Alabama
Posts: 2,483
Crowz will become famous soon enough
Jbweld will make it last... possibly forever.

It may fail somewhere else but it wont fail where you jbweld it.
__________________
Just BMW's - All cars and trucks was two pages long
1994 318is
1997 528i
2000 323i
2001 X5 3.0 auto
2005 X5 3.0 auto
2011 535xi auto
2013 X5 xdrive35 Turbo
More are at my website

Aftermarket E53 Radio Install
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 01-14-2018, 11:27 AM
Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: PA
Posts: 509
Scott ZHP is on a distinguished road
Just ordered a URO "Premium" regulator. It has ball bearings in the cable guides instead of a bushing. Plan is to lubricate this with Triflow. I think lithium grease is a good idea, but it's too thick for use in northern climates (it's about 10F outside now) where it will harden over time.

I normally steer clear of URO stuff, but the video on Rockauto was pretty convincing.
__________________
12 E70 3.5i xDrive
03 E46 330i ZHP
01 E53 3.0i
98 E36 323is
12 Audi A4 Quattro
79 Triumph Spitfire
73 MGB
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 01-14-2018, 12:04 PM
crystalworks's Avatar
Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: SA, TX
Posts: 6,414
crystalworks is on a distinguished road
3rd regulator on the same door? How long have you owned your X?

Also, curious, do you open/close your doors with the windows down? I've read that does/might cause extra stress on the regulators? Never experienced a re-failure myself, but thought I would ask.
__________________
2005 X5 4.4i Build 04/05 Maintenance/Build Log
Nav, Pano, Sport (Purchased 06/14 w/ 109,000 miles) (Sold 8/15 w/121,000 miles)


2006 X5 4.8is Build 11/05 Maintenance/Build Log
Nav, DSP, Pano, Running Boards, OEM Tow Hitch, Cold Weather Pckg (Purchased 08/15 w/ 90,500 miles)

2010 X5 35d Build 02/10
Nav, HiFi, 6 DVD, Sports Pckg, Cold Weather Pckg, HUD, CAS, Running Boards, Leather Dash, PDC, Pano (Purchased 03/17 w/ 136,120 miles)
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 01-14-2018, 01:34 PM
Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Saskatchewan Canada
Posts: 2,053
80stech is on a distinguished road
@scott zhp Lubriplate at one time made some low temp white grease that was great down to -40 C/F. I used it in the chain case of my sled back in the day. It actually didn't seem to seperate as much as the regular stuff either. I think what happens to the bowden cables(same as what happens with the door handles) is that the cable lining gets a grove worn into it and then the slightest bit of moisture freezes the cable into the grove.
__________________
1988 325is (purchased new) sold
2004 X5 3.0 2005 X3 2.5
2008 X5 3.0 (new to me)
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 01-14-2018, 03:47 PM
Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: PA
Posts: 509
Scott ZHP is on a distinguished road
Quote:
Originally Posted by 80stech View Post
@scott zhp Lubriplate at one time made some low temp white grease that was great down to -40 C/F. I used it in the chain case of my sled back in the day. It actually didn't seem to seperate as much as the regular stuff either. I think what happens to the bowden cables(same as what happens with the door handles) is that the cable lining gets a grove worn into it and then the slightest bit of moisture freezes the cable into the grove.
Thanks, I'll look for it.

Somewhere there's a "rubber glove fingertip" mod for the cable end to keep moisture out. You snip the finger off a heavy duty nitrile glove, fill it with your grease of choice and seal the end of the cable. Made me laugh, but I bet it works.
__________________
12 E70 3.5i xDrive
03 E46 330i ZHP
01 E53 3.0i
98 E36 323is
12 Audi A4 Quattro
79 Triumph Spitfire
73 MGB
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 01-14-2018, 04:03 PM
we350z's Avatar
Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: West Coast
Posts: 1,705
we350z is on a distinguished road
Quote:
Originally Posted by Scott ZHP View Post
Just ordered a URO "Premium" regulator. It has ball bearings in the cable guides instead of a bushing. Plan is to lubricate this with Triflow. I think lithium grease is a good idea, but it's too thick for use in northern climates (it's about 10F outside now) where it will harden over time.

I normally steer clear of URO stuff, but the video on Rockauto was pretty convincing.
Hmm I was specifically looking for a ball bearing model when bought the replacement a year or so ago couldn't find one. Wish I had gotten that instead . Triflow Teflon spray lube is good shit my locksmith introduced me to it. I use it in all my locksmith and latches now. Slippery as a politician!
__________________
Indy Shops:

Berkeley:
German Auto Sport

Phoenix:
Babbitt Motor Werks | Arizona Bimmer Motor Works

Reno:
Reno Rennsport

Rides:
00 BMW X5 4.4
93 Nissan 300ZXTT
88 Nissan 300ZXT Shiro #853
88 Nissan 300ZXT Shiro #773
84 Nissan 300ZXT 50th AE
78 Datsun 280Z Black Pearl
15 Yamaha WR250R
06 Yamaha R1 AE

Email:
WE350Z at gmail
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 01-14-2018, 04:05 PM
we350z's Avatar
Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: West Coast
Posts: 1,705
we350z is on a distinguished road
Quote:
Originally Posted by crystalworks View Post
3rd regulator on the same door? How long have you owned your X?

Also, curious, do you open/close your doors with the windows down? I've read that does/might cause extra stress on the regulators? Never experienced a re-failure myself, but thought I would ask.
Going on 11 years. I'm to the point I don't open the windows unless it's absolutely necessary lol. No I don't closer the door with them open.
__________________
Indy Shops:

Berkeley:
German Auto Sport

Phoenix:
Babbitt Motor Werks | Arizona Bimmer Motor Works

Reno:
Reno Rennsport

Rides:
00 BMW X5 4.4
93 Nissan 300ZXTT
88 Nissan 300ZXT Shiro #853
88 Nissan 300ZXT Shiro #773
84 Nissan 300ZXT 50th AE
78 Datsun 280Z Black Pearl
15 Yamaha WR250R
06 Yamaha R1 AE

Email:
WE350Z at gmail

Last edited by we350z; 01-14-2018 at 04:34 PM.
Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On





All times are GMT -4. The time now is 12:57 AM.
vBulletin, Copyright 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd. SEO by vBSEO 3.6.0
© 2017 Xoutpost.com. All rights reserved. Xoutpost.com is a private enthusiast site not associated with BMW AG.
The BMW name, marks, M stripe logo, and Roundel logo as well as X3, X5 and X6 designations used in the pages of this Web Site are the property of BMW AG.
This web site is not sponsored or affiliated in any way with BMW AG or any of its subsidiaries.