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

[bmwmcrzy]

Replaced all my bulbs for my taillights.
Still getting a message on the cluster that CHECK REAR LIGHTS.
Looks like I need to replace the entire taillight.

[tmv]

Install the RF P2 shallow-mount sub. I have a 2-channels Power Acoustic amp laying around, so using it to power the sub too. I decide to cut off the face of the plastic sub box. Glue on a piece of MDF and mount the RF sub to it.

[TiAgX5]

Originally Posted by tmv

Install the RF P2 shallow-mount sub. I have a 2-channels Power Acoustic amp laying around, so using it to power the sub too. I decide to cut off the face of the plastic sub box. Glue on a piece of MDF and mount the RF sub to it.

Nice work TMV.

You might find the bass too "tight" with the increased cone area. Be ready to port/tube the OE box.

[525iT_Feen]

Going in tomorrow:
- BC Coilovers
- Lemforder Front thrust arms, straight arms, sway bar links, and tie rod assemblies
- OE Front Engine Mounts
- OE Transfer case Mount
- Dynavin (likely without the reverse camera because I have a feeling i'll run out of time)
- Front 20mm Spacers

[tmv]

Originally Posted by TiAgX5

Nice work TMV.

You might find the bass too "tight" with the increased cone area. Be ready to port/tube the OE box.

Thanks TiAgX5. I'll give it a few days and see.
All finished. I can't fit the amp anywhere else. I might paint the amp black.

[admranger]

Pulled the air pump and replaced the o-rings. Replaced the oil pressure sensor that is underneath the air pump.

Still have to reinstall the air pump as I got nailed by a migraine part way through the process so I called it quits. I'm also replacing the two hoses that go from the pump to the brake booster (tomorrow).

[bandite53]

Not today but just registered.
Last week replaced harmonic balancer(apparently common on the diesels with a few km's)
Also replaced belts , idler pulleys , bottom hose and water pump.
Not too bad a job, and parts were reasonably priced, aftermarket of coarse.
All up just $800 aus, compared to $1200 for just the balancer OEM.

Thoroughly recommend doing this or getting it done on a diesel with over 150k's on it or age.
Mine actually failed, luckily noticed it coming out of the driveway. But was on the freeway for 50km's and hour before hand.

Can't see it from above with out removing the engine fan and shroud, made no noises or vibration.
Just steering went hard and ALT light flicked , then burning rubber smell.

[knucklebuster]

Oil change service today she just turned 122k

[knucklebuster]

Originally Posted by admranger

Pulled the air pump and replaced the o-rings. Replaced the oil pressure sensor that is underneath the air pump.

Still have to reinstall the air pump as I got nailed by a migraine part way through the process so I called it quits. I'm also replacing the two hoses that go from the pump to the brake booster (tomorrow).

I think trying to install the vacuum pump gave you that migraine .Its a pain of the ass the reinstall that pump

[admranger]

Originally Posted by knucklebuster

I think trying to install the vacuum pump gave you that migraine .Its a pain of the ass the reinstall that pump

What's worse is that it wasn't the pump...booster on order.