Official X5 4.6is & 4.8is Thread

[Riggodeaux]

If you don't have the card with the bluetooth code in your glovebox/owner's manual, you can get it off the actual unit in the rear left corner of the vehicle, low behind the cover panels. That's how I found mine. I vaguely recall someone posted photos of the location here.

[ScoobyDooBMW]

I got this fixed a couple of months ago. I had to buy a Bluetooth module from an '05. My '04 didn't have it. I was the version right before they offered Bluetooth. I had the assist so everything was there. I bought the module plugged it in and paired it. Had to use the code that was on the module. Works like a champ. I'm happy with it. As has been stated, it's not as good as the current Bluetooth but it's ok.

[BigLion]

I've been through a few mobile handsets with varying degrees of pairing success too - my new BlackBerry seems to be the best at picking it up (must have a list of codes which tell the phone that the Bluetooth is paring with a car's wireless); nightmare one was the Sony Ericsson; I had to turn the engine off to get it to connect!

Anyway - super looking condition there, Scoob - how many miles?

[ScoobyDooBMW]

91,3xx as she sits right now. It needs a few things. VCG and motor mounts. Other than that, I can't complain.

[Daddy_Warbucks]

I just blew the head gasket on my super-charged 2002 4.6. Anyone know of a good high-performance head gasket replacement that I can use in the rebuild??? Thanks in advance!!!

[chivas]

Originally Posted by Daddy_Warbucks

I just blew the head gasket on my super-charged 2002 4.6. Anyone know of a good high-performance head gasket replacement that I can use in the rebuild??? Thanks in advance!!!

I'd also like to know for future needs that I can't do myself.

There is a shop the local CCA recommends that's by the Galleria area. Never used them but my friend's parents whom use to have BMW's have used that shop with "much success".

[bcredliner]

Originally Posted by Daddy_Warbucks

I just blew the head gasket on my super-charged 2002 4.6. Anyone know of a good high-performance head gasket replacement that I can use in the rebuild??? Thanks in advance!!!

I have never heard of anything better than OE.

My 4.6 is also modded and I have had no issues. What are your HP and TQ numbers? You have both a super charger and a turbo on your 4.6?

[x5Alpine]

Jacks Transmissions in Colorado does amazing rebuilds. This would be the only shop that id trust with my M5 anyway but they also do M62's

E39 S62 Engine Rebuild – Jacks Transmissions

[J.Belknap]

Originally Posted by Daddy_Warbucks

I just blew the head gasket on my super-charged 2002 4.6. Anyone know of a good high-performance head gasket replacement that I can use in the rebuild??? Thanks in advance!!!

1. How much boost / what diameter crank and SC pulleys?
2. What brand / model of SC?
3. Use OEM gaskets and OEM head bolts.
4. Recommend VAC Motorsports for motor build.

Curious to see a pic of your aftercooler / SC charge pipe routing.

[Daddy_Warbucks]

Originally Posted by bcredliner

I have never heard of anything better than OE.

My 4.6 is also modded and I have had no issues. What are your HP and TQ numbers? You have both a super charger and a turbo on your 4.6?

1. Good you have had no problems. I have.
2. HP & TQ. God only knows. Have not had it on a dyno.
3. Super and turbo chargers together? That doesn't work. Where did that come from?