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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-13-2026, 10:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,204
Posted By Salty B.
That one in IL, the guy never got back to me and...

That one in IL, the guy never got back to me and the listing is dead. Oh well.

Someone here posted a for-sale on a 6-speed somewhere in NH but I can't find it. If I do end up selling my pristine...
Forum: BMW SAV Items Wanted to Buy 06-06-2026, 06:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 13,421
Posted By Salty B.
Possibly. Where? Sent from my iPhone...

Possibly. Where?


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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-23-2026, 04:34 PM
Replies: 17,698
Views: 3,893,230
Posted By Salty B.
WD-40 also works for adhesive removal. ...

WD-40 also works for adhesive removal.

Bought a new generic regulator with motor off ebay for about $40, works fine. I hardly ever put that RR window down anyway.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-16-2026, 09:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,204
Posted By Salty B.
Thx guys. I might take another look at it next...

Thx guys. I might take another look at it next week. I told the guy itheir ask was very high.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-16-2026, 12:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,204
Posted By Salty B.
What is the SAS? Any operations of the pano...

What is the SAS?

Any operations of the pano roof I should do to verify it’s in working order? My 2001 only has the little sunroof. Which works fine!


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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-15-2026, 10:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,204
Posted By Salty B.
I went and drove this thing today. I'm here on a...

I went and drove this thing today. I'm here on a work trip.


Dead battery, but he had a jump box
A little underbody corrosion, nothing bad.
Not from IL, sold new in MA and last reg was in...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-15-2026, 10:18 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,530
Posted By Salty B.
Remove old IAC and shake it. If it doesn't...

Remove old IAC and shake it. If it doesn't rattle, it's stuck or gooey. Blast it through the airway with brake or MAF cleaner while shaking it. This fixed a long-standing fuel trim/O2 sensor code...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-15-2026, 10:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 370
Posted By Salty B.
Most of these I rescue from the boneyard have...

Most of these I rescue from the boneyard have separated from the door at the bottom. I always use new butyl rope.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-13-2026, 07:45 PM
Replies: 17,698
Views: 3,893,230
Posted By Salty B.
Suction cup hook from IKEA held the window up for...

Suction cup hook from IKEA held the window up for about two weeks until I could get to replacing the winder-upper thing. It’s really strong.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-09-2026, 01:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,204
Posted By Salty B.
I’d be a little skeptical of the “no rust” claim....

I’d be a little skeptical of the “no rust” claim. But who knows…

The one in IL I might go look at next week while I’m up there.


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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-09-2026, 02:03 AM
Replies: 17,698
Views: 3,893,230
Posted By Salty B.
Got notified that a 2006 hit the local...

Got notified that a 2006 hit the local Pull-a-part this morning. Went before a trip out of town. M54 automatic, pano sunroof that was intact and closed, low spec, had nothing I needed.

My ‘01 has...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-03-2026, 11:33 PM
Replies: 1,137
Views: 258,216
Posted By Salty B.
Ya me too. 64 in two days, but still in pretty...

Ya me too. 64 in two days, but still in pretty good shape.

So far.

I tend to put off repairs but once into it I'm a maniac.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-03-2026, 11:30 PM
Replies: 17,698
Views: 3,893,230
Posted By Salty B.
I really cannot sense any difference. But I also...

I really cannot sense any difference. But I also don't drive this old bitch hard either. I need it to last a few more years.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-03-2026, 11:27 PM
Replies: 17,698
Views: 3,893,230
Posted By Salty B.
Snort. My Costco has 87 and 93. No in-between. ...

Snort. My Costco has 87 and 93. No in-between.

There was a Shell station where I used to live in GA that sold 100-octane "race gas" for almost $10/gal. Sorry, the closest race track was about...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-03-2026, 11:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,204
Posted By Salty B.
I just sent an offer for $4500, what I paid for...

I just sent an offer for $4500, what I paid for my '01 that had about $8K in parts replaced by the prior owner.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-03-2026, 11:07 PM
Replies: 17,698
Views: 3,893,230
Posted By Salty B.
I've run 93 octane in this thing since I bought...

I've run 93 octane in this thing since I bought it.

Last fill was 87 at about 1/4 full. It does not seem to run any worse. No knocking.

What grade US fuel do y'all run? I get gas at Costco,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-03-2026, 10:53 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,276
Posted By Salty B.
Seconded. New BMW parts are still available. I...

Seconded. New BMW parts are still available. I replaced a busted Chinesium DHC last year with BMW part despite the price because I was tired of leaving that door slightly ajar. Same deal with the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-03-2026, 10:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,204
Posted By Salty B.
Yeah, way overpriced. "Rare" != valuable. ...

Yeah, way overpriced. "Rare" != valuable.

I'd offer $5K pending rust inspection.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-26-2026, 11:25 AM
Replies: 17,698
Views: 3,893,230
Posted By Salty B.
Agreed, but so far I have found 3 intact ones for...

Agreed, but so far I have found 3 intact ones for driver and both rear doors. The passenger front was surprisingly in good shape the one time I had to get in there.

Having a sharp knife or box...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-25-2026, 10:38 PM
Replies: 17,698
Views: 3,893,230
Posted By Salty B.
A 2006 LCI showed up in the pull-yer-part...

A 2006 LCI showed up in the pull-yer-part yesterday, in horrible shape. Engine (M54) and transmission gone. No wheels. Fresh body damage I guess from being extracted from a cave... but intact right...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-25-2026, 10:31 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,796
Posted By Salty B.
Almost 64 here, and yep. While I could probably...

Almost 64 here, and yep. While I could probably afford a new Sentra, ugh, no. These two BMWs will last what's left of this life assuming I can still drive them much less work on them. I know my...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-25-2026, 12:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 615
Posted By Salty B.
The cars being scrapped in that video (which I...

The cars being scrapped in that video (which I saw a long time ago) are test mules and pre-production models that could not be sold.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-25-2026, 12:00 PM
Replies: 17,698
Views: 3,893,230
Posted By Salty B.
I bought replacement LED units for the puddle...

I bought replacement LED units for the puddle lamps in the doors, but found replacement LED bulbs vs the entire bulb holder for the other internal lights.

It's 100% LEDs inside and on the rear...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-25-2026, 11:56 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,796
Posted By Salty B.
Mine was disabled for some reason and left to rot...

Mine was disabled for some reason and left to rot outside by the (original?) owner. No idea how long it sat.

The prior owner bought it and brought it back to life. Runs and drives beautifully,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-08-2026, 05:22 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,276
Posted By Salty B.
All three pumps were working but the tank drains...

All three pumps were working but the tank drains itself from leaking fluid which appears to be coming from under the front footwell area so I assume that's from the hose going to the rear sprayer....
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