Just bought a 2006 X5 4.8is 100k km

[Omerta]

Isn't the ccv is just a cyclone separator? How can it freeze?

[audiophool]

Condensation from oil that doesn't get warm enough often enough I suppose. Take care of it by going on longer drives periodically?

[bcredliner]

Congratulations and welcome!

X5 is fine in the winter with the right tires.

It is also a good tow vehicle. Have a friend that was towing an M3 all over Texas every weekend. It was a supercharged 4.6. They were towing at 70mph most of the time.

Not to worry about hydrolock. There is a CCV system for extreme cold. It probably already has it.

The issues you listed are not difficult to correct--good luck!

[Rom1]

Hello I'm new in this forum.. I have 03 BMW x5 4.6is run good but when is hot I can't take reverse and I ready talk to Bmw dealer and they say the transmission need to be change and that I supposed to pay $7000 dollar....someone can help me I'm thinking I'm in buying it used but honestly I don't know

[bcredliner]

Originally Posted by Rom1

Hello I'm new in this forum.. I have 03 BMW x5 4.6is run good but when is hot I can't take reverse and I ready talk to Bmw dealer and they say the transmission need to be change and that I supposed to pay $7000 dollar....someone can help me I'm thinking I'm in buying it used but honestly I don't know

I don't think dealers repair transmissions and that is why they said it had to be replaced. Suggest you have a well recommended tranny shop check it out. I am confident your cost can be substantially reduced.

[1MEAN4.8IS]

just a word of advise, if you are feeling saucy don't attempt the repair of the sunroof cassette without someone around who knows whats going on, i am a bmw technician and fixing the cassette is right up there as one of the hardest repairs you can do i know this from experience, mine is broken as well and i haven't even thought about trying it yet..

[Omerta]

Originally Posted by 1MEAN4.8IS

just a word of advise, if you are feeling saucy don't attempt the repair of the sunroof cassette without someone around who knows whats going on, i am a bmw technician and fixing the cassette is right up there as one of the hardest repairs you can do i know this from experience, mine is broken as well and i haven't even thought about trying it yet..

Thanks, I was looking at the drawings and the do not look easy or cheap. How many hours is it stated for a bmw tech to do that work?

[1MEAN4.8IS]

Originally Posted by Omerta

Thanks, I was looking at the drawings and the do not look easy or cheap. How many hours is it stated for a bmw tech to do that work?

guestimate around 8 ish i believe plus even for a tech its as close to a nightmare as it can get

[Omerta]

Originally Posted by 1MEAN4.8IS

guestimate around 8 ish i believe plus even for a tech its as close to a nightmare as it can get

All the small parts and gaskets then getting it to sync together is the main trouble?

[TiAgX5]

If you want to DIY here's the kit.

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