What did you do to / for your E53 today??

[PalmSpringsE534.6]

Originally Posted by X5chemist

On the sun roof, how to you fix a sagging headliner? The wifey likes to use the pano roof, so the front portion is really coming down. The edges are giving way.

You might want to search this forum. There are several folks who have shared their solution to the sagging sunroof shade and also sagging headliner.

[zener]

Replaced this PS hose loop few weeks ago and it's leaking again... Gotta replaced again and send it for warranty...

[workingonit]

Originally Posted by X5chemist

On the sun roof, how to you fix a sagging headliner? The wifey likes to use the pano roof, so the front portion is really coming down. The edges are giving way.

Though I haven't had to fix any headliners in years on my vehicles, 15-20 years ago I used 3M Super 77 spray adhesive on several cars and trucks (mine and others'). As far as I know, the headliners are still holding up.

One adhesive I used lasted even longer, Weld-On 1829 brush-on adhesive. I used it to install my headliner on the '66 Chevelle that I recently swapped for my '01 X5. The headliner looked the same as when it was done in '95 (26 years).

However, it was a black headliner, and made of a very durable perforated vinyl? or nylon fabric...I don't know if the Weld-On would harm or discolor the X5 headliner fabric, or melt any plastic part that may contact it.

[workingonit]

The old "factory" badges came off easily, but still were much more firmly attached than the Chinesium replacements I used. I figured that they were worth a shot, for 10% of the price of genuine BMW parts (at least while the wife is watching my BMW expenditures, following acquisition, registration, fan conversion, etc., in rapid succession.)

They both fit into the holes very well, but the rear one's diameter OD is slightly less than the original. I used the furnished rubber grommets to hold the front roundel on, but it still felt loose, so I used a Velcro patch to take up the slack. It feels firmer now.

On the rear, the grommets weren't used (the screwed-on metal surround was also glued on, so I didn't take it loose), so I used some old (not all that sticky) double-sided tape to attach it. Then I brushed on some superglue around the top perimeter, just to see if it would adhere. If it does, then I'll probably just glue it on.

If one or both fade or fly-off in the next few weeks, then I already have the BMW parts in my FCP Euro cart.

[wpoll]

Originally Posted by zener

Replaced this PS hose loop few weeks ago and it's leaking again... Gotta replaced again and send it for warranty...

Ouch - that sucks!

I just ordered one for my car - from Latvia! Hoping it's a good one!!

[Bdc101]

How much effort was it to replace the PS hoses? Mine are pretty wet and drippy. I have been dragging my feet because they don't seem to be leaking very much fluid, or dripping on the floor, they just are wet whenever I see them.

[EODguy]

Originally Posted by Bdc101

How much effort was it to replace the PS hoses? Mine are pretty wet and drippy. I have been dragging my feet because they don't seem to be leaking very much fluid, or dripping on the floor, they just are wet whenever I see them.

Haven't been stateside for about 8 years, but I would check your local farm store and I bet they'd be able to make you a new hose and new ends for pennies on the dollar. Although they will need the old hose to pattern from.

Removing the hoses isn't a big deal but I was doing new belt and pulleys at the same time, so take my experience for what its worth. I would say that if you have hands like Slappsy Maxy Bear it'll be more difficult...

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[PalmSpringsE534.6]

New windshield installed on Wednesday to replace the sand damaged one I had installed 5 months ago. Now I can see well again. LOL.

Ordered a new key from bmwminiparts today. That leaves me with two diamond keys and one buttonless key. I also have a diamond key that I need to program into my EWS as I bought the key online for emergency unlocks.

Had the exterior detailed yesterday and found an issue with one roof rail. Will probably take the rails off and have them painted and reinstall them. If the weather holds up, I will swap my headlights this weekend and install the new tail lights as well.

Next month it heads to the upholstery shop to have the two front seat bottoms reupholstered (I found new seat bottoms online from new old-stock). Next stop after that will be to the body shop to have it color sanded and touched up so it is back to near showroom again although it still looks very good for 18 years old.

[Purplecty]

Originally Posted by PalmSpringsE534.6

New windshield installed on Wednesday to replace the sand damaged one I had installed 5 months ago. Now I can see well again. LOL.

Ordered a new key from bmwminiparts today. That leaves me with two diamond keys and one buttonless key. I also have a diamond key that I need to program into my EWS as I bought the key online for emergency unlocks.

Had the exterior detailed yesterday and found an issue with one roof rail. Will probably take the rails off and have them painted and reinstall them. If the weather holds up, I will swap my headlights this weekend and install the new tail lights as well.

Next month it heads to the upholstery shop to have the two front seat bottoms reupholstered (I found new seat bottoms online from new old-stock). Next stop after that will be to the body shop to have it color sanded and touched up so it is back to near showroom again although it still looks very good for 18 years old.

Do you have sport or comfort seats? I need a leather driver seat bottom cover...

[Overboost]

Same here, my front lowers are starting to show the age of 18 years. Where did you find "new old-stock".