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#51
05-28-2012, 01:02 AM
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There was a local guy in Frederickburg, VA area, who did some mechanical work for me, he worked at an engine rebuilding place (what a perfect coincidence!!!). But now I can't get hold of him and it seems that he might have some issues with the law... lol... I would like to keep it as much as possible as a home project, instead of a big "corporate" faceless even if I am taking the car to a knowlegable mechanic's home... lol...
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E53 X5 4.6iS 147K mi - Sold May 2013 Tireprints left in: USA, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Russia  E53 X5 4.8iS built 2005-10-17 66200 mi - June 2012 96000 mi - June 2013 112000 mi - June 2014 OEM fire extinguisher OE first aid kit OE tow hitch OE TV module OE aspheric mirror K&N air filter black/white badges rear camera 4-channel video recorder Here is the list of things I have done to the X 
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#52
06-01-2012, 10:44 PM
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It works!
 I just have finished putting everything back together and fired the engine up. It started right away, rough for about 2-3 seconds and then nice and smooth; started a couple of more times and the engine picked up right away - very smooth, no knocking or rattling.  ...I still have to install the bottom enforcement plate before taking her for a test drive, but am leaving it for tomorrow. ...Tonight I will have a very good sleep...  I will try to put some information together with pictures and a video later on. Huge thanks to everyone who gave me valuable advice and information that helped me sailing in the right direction through this big and challenging project!  
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06-03-2012, 03:09 AM
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 650hp 10 X5///M - Stage 2, Vibrant 1794's , gutted cats, custom intake, AC Forged 22's 325hp 98 BMW 740iL - ///M5 6spd, www.bavengine.com w/ Performance Option, electric fan, CF intake tube w/ heatshield, Mag 14816 w/ notched bumper, Bilstein/H&R Stage II/Powerflex 600+hp 02 Harley F150 - MHP900 Stage 3 engine, KB2.3, 8# lower, 60# inj, Walbro FP's 135hp 01 TL1000R - M4 full exhaust, K&N, Yosh box, -1/+2 gears, 2CT's
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06-03-2012, 03:44 AM
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Congrats Sergei-e, that's awesome. Sorry I hadn't replied more, I've been preoccupied w/ my bike and another vehicle purchase, a 2002 Ford F150 Harley Davidson...that after 2 weeks of ownership will need a new transmission - it's like reliving the new ownership of my 740iL all over again
 Anyways, once again, congrats!!
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650hp 10 X5///M - Stage 2, Vibrant 1794's , gutted cats, custom intake, AC Forged 22's 325hp 98 BMW 740iL - ///M5 6spd, www.bavengine.com w/ Performance Option, electric fan, CF intake tube w/ heatshield, Mag 14816 w/ notched bumper, Bilstein/H&R Stage II/Powerflex 600+hp 02 Harley F150 - MHP900 Stage 3 engine, KB2.3, 8# lower, 60# inj, Walbro FP's 135hp 01 TL1000R - M4 full exhaust, K&N, Yosh box, -1/+2 gears, 2CT's
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06-03-2012, 12:11 PM
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I have this paranoia that someday I'll be at work in town and a Super Hornet will land on my head. F-18 pilots trying to perform Raptor-like climbs and all. I swear if we encroached any more on their crash zone, the office would be on the runway. How the F22 packages everything inside it's skin blows my mind. I hope they have a realistic maint budget contract for you guys, even if it's at the cost of not producing new units. /offtopic
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06-03-2012, 01:56 PM
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It was an interesting program. Built the wings, aft fuselage and avionics in Seattle, then I had an opportunity for about 4 months to goto Marietta, GA to help w/ some final assemblies. Seeing it together was quite awesome.
My only experience w/ seeing F18 pilots flying (besides Seafair in Seattle) was when I was still on the aircraft carrier. F14's landed like they were on pillows, F18's on the other hand SLAMMED down onto the deck...I assume it has something to do w/ having less air surfaces.
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650hp 10 X5///M - Stage 2, Vibrant 1794's , gutted cats, custom intake, AC Forged 22's 325hp 98 BMW 740iL - ///M5 6spd, www.bavengine.com w/ Performance Option, electric fan, CF intake tube w/ heatshield, Mag 14816 w/ notched bumper, Bilstein/H&R Stage II/Powerflex 600+hp 02 Harley F150 - MHP900 Stage 3 engine, KB2.3, 8# lower, 60# inj, Walbro FP's 135hp 01 TL1000R - M4 full exhaust, K&N, Yosh box, -1/+2 gears, 2CT's
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06-04-2012, 07:27 PM
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Thank you for the advice.  I have changed the oil at the end of the same day, after about 60 km of driving. Changed the oil, filter, dropped the pan and cleaned out the suction pipe. There were minor debris (compare to the original load-up) here and there – a few little bits of the plastic lining, minor amount of small aluminum shavings in the filter and a couple of squeeze-outs of the RTV that I have used to dress the gaskets. Nevertheless, I have thoroughly washed the suction pipe with Varsol cleaner, installed new oil filter and changed the oil. I am planning on doing the same in another 1000 km. My first outing after the repair was on Sunday. Although it was rough weather for puddling, I had nice feeling that the life settled back to normal.
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