Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-21-2011, 09:05 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 18,084
"The rest of the story"
I was getting nervous about the transmission going knowing it is at least a $4000 repair. Then I had visions of paying that $4K and then the motor checks out. So my son put it on Craigslist and it...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
07-22-2011, 11:47 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 5,267
I'll give you some examples
BMW parts are not cheap.
Here's just a few off the top of my head:
5 window regulators at $200 each just for part
1 reman transfer case $900 plus $500 to put it in
1 fuel pump $405
3 CV axles at...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
07-01-2011, 08:39 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 5,267
I let my 257,000 X5 go on Monday
I sold it to a guy in Costa Rica who has a shop and refurbishes these kinds of cars. It went for just under $7000 which considering it had some issues and
high mileage pretty good. He has to pay...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-16-2011, 11:12 AM
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Replies: 68
Views: 29,464
Cost of rebuilt tranny?
I see that your tranny died at 308,000. What were the symptons. What did the rebuild entail and how much?
I'm at 255,000 and somewhat apprehensive that if the tranny goes I might just part it out.
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-31-2011, 10:27 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,874
Oil or PS fluid?
If PS fluid check the hose connections on steering box and on bottom of
PS resevoir itself. I put regular hose clamps instead of one time only clamps
that they use when they build the car. No...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-28-2011, 11:13 AM
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Replies: 79
Views: 50,636
Anyone have a valve body bad instead of spring.
My left rear suspension sags intermittently. Once you open door air compressor starts and fills it.
It must be a slow leak. Everybody says just put in the $180 air spring bag.
Looking at the...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-28-2011, 09:40 AM
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Replies: 270
Views: 55,430
That's a hard call
I have an X5 with 254,000 miles and counting. Mine cost over $18,000 so
far in repairs with most of the labor done for free under trees! (shade tree mechanics).
The parts prices are pretty...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-25-2011, 08:38 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 9,450
Bearings
The bearings come in a hub as one unit, very high quality. Buy the 4 Torx bolts because the ones in there can/will get screwed up. You have to put the Torx bolts from inside the hub towards the...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-25-2011, 07:33 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 9,450
Don't even try a DIY!!!
I do most of my own work with friends on my 2001 X5, 254,000 miles. I've just about rebuilt every part on it.
My left wheel bearing went out 3/4 years ago, had an Indy do it for $200 or so.
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-08-2011, 09:21 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,769
Replace both
The water pump bolts to the block, the thermostat is a housing that
bolts onto the pump. You should replace both. Not too hard, just a pain
to get to. I did it twice, first at 100,000 miles as a...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
04-15-2011, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 8,413
Valve Cover gasket
That leak looks like valve cover gasket. They get super brittle over time.
I changed mine at 188K diy and it wasn't overly hard, just tedious. I have pix on this site if you search. Get the...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
04-14-2011, 06:14 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 7,663
What is the cost of the tranny rebuild??
I'm at just under 254,000 miles and my transmission seems to run perfectly. However a tranny going may have me "putting it to sleep"....... What is the cost if you don't mind sharing to have it...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
04-02-2011, 06:25 PM
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Replies: 88
Views: 15,410
I've driven 253,000 miles on my X5 on regular
No issues after a 1/4 million miles on strictly regular. I did an exhaustive analysis a while back. I lost about 1mpg by going to reg from premium. Factor in cost differential and you win with...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
04-02-2011, 05:59 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,462
Exhaust Cam sensor
It's either the intake or exhaust cam sensor for VANOS system. I screwed around with all kinds of attempts before I figured it out. They are not too hard to put in as they are on top of Valve...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-06-2011, 01:51 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,366
that's it
Yes, there is a difference. I think you have to deal with the motor next to the firewall. That is the reason to take off intake manifold.
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-06-2011, 01:30 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,366
#4 on this diagram
RealOEM.com * BMW E53 X5 3.0i Crankcase-Ventilation/oil separator (http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=FA53&mospid=47745&btnr=11_2194&hg=11&fg=15)
# 4 is the flexible rubber hose to...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-06-2011, 01:26 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,366
there's several
There are several hoses. There is one that comes off of the OS to the
dipstick. Mine rotted off. The replacement has more insulation as it is
near the motor. The other ones go into the motor.
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-06-2011, 01:01 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,150
At 252K miles some observations
You are entering the period of rebuild! I spent about $18,000 between
about 110K and now. Most was in a 20K window of 130K miles.
Most sensors, window regulators (5 in my case at $200/ea),...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-06-2011, 09:26 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,366
Oil Separator
That hose goes from Oil Separator (BMW's term for PCV valve) and the
base of the dipstick tube.
Mine rotted off completely about the 200K mark. Pretty easy to replace
if you don't have to do the...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-31-2011, 09:13 PM
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Replies: 132
Views: 26,006
Ditto!
My Indy BMW shop here in Naples quoted me $264 for plugs on my 3.0L 6.
I have always done my plugs myself and had to laugh as they told me they always used BMW OEM plugs with a $18/each cost plus...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-31-2011, 08:28 PM
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Replies: 132
Views: 26,006
OK gang - what's the consensus on 3.0L plugs?
I need to put a set of plugs in my 251,000 mile X5 3.0L. It was some
100,000 miles ago that I last replaced plugs and I can't remember which ones I used. Seems like it was the 4 ground NGK ...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-23-2011, 06:37 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,379
What are the dimensions?
I have a 3.0L with a bad tensioner pulley. I have done the bottom one
as whole assembly. It has always bugged me that you can't just get the
pulley.
What are the dimensions so I can see if that...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-20-2011, 08:33 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,370
Thanks for the advice!
Yeah, we got as far as getting the axle nut off after heating it up with
a torch.
I saw that the bearing had the torx bolts reversed from the back. We
gave up and this am I going to the Indy...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-17-2011, 04:41 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,370
Has anyone see DIY for rear wheel bearing?
I've been looking for a DIY on replacing the right rear wheel bearing on
the X5. The wheel bearing is in a housing connected with 4 Torx bolts and is about $95.
Local Indy wants $200 for labor. ...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-16-2011, 04:17 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 18,084
I'm on the third water pump.
I did the first water pump about 100,000 miles as a preventive maintenance. Good we did it as it was starting to go once we had it out of car.
Second one done about 190,000 along with upper...
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