Maintainence mode (pics)

[4.8isX5]

So the other day expansion tank finally let up... Time to take care of some issues that i've been letting go for some time as well while its down.

Upon cold start was getting a squeeking noise as well, idler pulley was replaced a while back when it disintegrated time for belt tensioner.

Washer tank was leaking, rear wiper jet line plugged up as well, since the expansion tank went changing out all the coolant as well.

Rear parking brake was also not working and needed adjustment, right headlight had a little bit of haze starting up at the top, polishing out both lights.

Time for oil change as well as air filter, checked ccv caps for any crud while i have it all apart.















Rear spoiler off to get access to washer line







Air filter = dirty



Good time to get steam cleaner out and clean out all the cracks around hood/trunk/doors.



Creates a much more pleasant working environment when its 20 degrees outside



Air intake/rad fan out and belts off ready to go when my parts come tomorrow




Taking care of the lights, oil, and air filter tonight, rest of parts come in Thursday and need to pickup some coolant yet.

Enjoy

[mam4.6]

Looks like fun! I love wrenching... Good luck with everything...

[BMWX5CHI]

Sick ass X5, one of the cleanest I've seen.

[Ricky Bobby]

Originally Posted by 4.8isX5

Good time to get steam cleaner out and clean out all the cracks around hood/trunk/doors.

You had me at ^^ this part. A true eye for detail to clean out trunk/door/hood jambs in winter.

Btw that reminds me I need to adjust my rear e-brake, takes me 10 clicks to hold the friggin X5 still in neutral on a slight hill (mine is slightly more important with the 5MT)

Lookin clean as always Pat, OEM+ especially with those wheel jawns

[ezrax5]

Clean as F#$%! What size are your wheels

[lps5053]

Hey Pat,

I'm from the Allentown and always see your 4.8is on instagram. Once my 4.6is is back from the shop I'd love to meet up and check out your 4.8!

Lenny

[4.8isX5]

Lenny sounds good bro pm me your number..

Anyways shes finished tonight

Oil+filter change
Air filter
Coolant replaced/bled
Expansion tank+new cap
Main drive tensioner
New ac belt
Washer tank leak fixed
Rear wiper jet unclogged
Parking brake adjusted
Ccvs checked
Catch cans drained
Headlights polished
Hood/door/trunk seams steam cleaned

Pics-



New tensioner



Belts on



All back together ready to get coolant bled



Off the jacks all set



How to properly restore your headlights and how they should look

[4.8isX5]

Here is the video from how it was before at cold start, you can hear squeeking..

https://vid.me/PFbP


After..

https://vid.me/UbEe

[Ricky Bobby]

Did you wetsand or just machine polish the lights? I'd put Opti Lens on them if you just finished buffing them out to perfection

[4.8isX5]

I only wet sanded part of the passenger one, rest was machine.

And one step ahead of you J. I put a very good sealant i like and use. They all set.