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

[andrewwynn]

It's not a difficult procedure to replace the battery. Some relatively easy soldering and finding the correct rechargeable battery. I have to replace those same bushings but I have upgraded my bearing press from 12 to over 30T after stripping three drive bolts while replacing front wheel bearings. They say heating to the point the rubber starts to melt it the key to removing if the bushing doesn't have a metal ring around it


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[sandbagger]

Originally Posted by itsbrokeagain

Installed my Powerflex front thrust arm bushings. Even in the 12 ton press, I had to heat the crap out of the arm to get the old bushing to budge.

Finally cured of all shaking, and my key battery dies today. Not really thrilled to have to spend another $200 on one.

https://www.bmwgm5.com/

I have used him in the past does good work

[crystalworks]

Originally Posted by itsbrokeagain

Finally cured of all shaking, and my key battery dies today. Not really thrilled to have to spend another $200 on one.

That sucks. But fixing them is pretty easy... and if you fail, you were going to spend $200 anyway so no loss. I've put new batteries in a few of these keys now.

[sandbagger]

Its only the battery about 50% of the time from what I remember talking to the guy I listed above. I had more than just the battery going on with mine and sent keys and GM5 module in for my Z4.

Originally Posted by crystalworks

That sucks. But fixing them is pretty easy... and if you fail, you were going to spend $200 anyway so no loss. I've put new batteries in a few of these keys now.

[Pekelicious]

Change to my fav wheel.... Summer just started


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[mcfee03]

Replaced my CCV system - removed my intake (first mechanical task!).

But I can't get rid of a very loud vacuum noise (which causes the car to stall/run extremely rough). It's coming from the intake where it meets the engine it seems (not the boot).

If anyone has ideas, it would be much appreciated. I've removed/redone the intake 5 times to try any find it. Going borderline insane here :/

[X53Jay4.8is]

Originally Posted by mcfee03

Replaced my CCV system - removed my intake (first mechanical task!).

But I can't get rid of a very loud vacuum noise (which causes the car to stall/run extremely rough). It's coming from the intake where it meets the engine it seems (not the boot).

If anyone has ideas, it would be much appreciated. I've removed/redone the intake 5 times to try any find it. Going borderline insane here :/

Have you tried spraying some carb cleaner around the area where you are hearin the vacuum leak?

[mcfee03]

Originally Posted by X53Jay4.8is

Have you tried spraying some carb cleaner around the area where you are hearin the vacuum leak?

I have not (and I'm not near stores where I am). Is there something less specific I could use?

[bcredliner]

You can use brake cleaner, MAF cleaner, propane torch or starter fluid.

[CleanIsFast]

Sold the 4.6iS. Adios old friend