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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-18-2021, 11:16 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,509
Posted By RDAvena
Correct. The high pressure fuel pump. No special...

Correct. The high pressure fuel pump. No special steps since it is a visual check to see if there are metal flakes present on the regulating valve. At most some paper towels to catch the fuel...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-15-2021, 06:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,509
Posted By RDAvena
As a "while you are in there" check on...

As a "while you are in there" check on changing/verifying the crank sensor
pull the metering unit off of the CP3 pump and look for metal flakes. Had the same no start condition and the CP3 had eaten...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-19-2020, 02:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,748
Posted By RDAvena
Agree with reducing cost shopping for calipers....

Agree with reducing cost shopping for calipers. So far I am in for 1100.00, for all four calipers. If I can ask, which are the two tronik carrier sets for mounting the calipers to the X5. For the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-25-2020, 04:58 PM
Replies: 1,164
Views: 285,101
Posted By RDAvena
Baselining the new 2012 35d(79k miles): ...

Baselining the new 2012 35d(79k miles):


New vacuum hose all around with all solenoids. All hoses were extra crispy.
new filters (engine, cabin, recirc,)
Intake manifold gaskets and cleaning...
Forum: BMW SAV Items Wanted to Buy 03-19-2020, 09:31 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,194
Posted By RDAvena
These are up in Ft Collins: ...

These are up in Ft Collins:


https://fortcollins.craigslist.org/wto/d/fort-collins-bmw-wheels-with-tires/7086619022.html
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-21-2020, 04:32 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 92,020
Posted By RDAvena
Duh, let me clean the egg off of my face. :rofl:

Duh, let me clean the egg off of my face. :rofl:
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-21-2020, 01:06 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 92,020
Posted By RDAvena
Thanks for the differential update, waiting on...

Thanks for the differential update, waiting on your full DIY as I have front and rear 3.15s holding down the garage floor. Did you notice any issues running the 3.64 front and 3.15 rear like you did?...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-20-2020, 06:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 795
Posted By RDAvena
M57 in a C-10

Interesting as this deals with BMWs and modifying automobiles. Aaron with some help from Finnegan (Roadkill) putting a BMW m57 in a Chevy C-10


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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-07-2020, 05:48 PM
Replies: 1,164
Views: 285,101
Posted By RDAvena
Cleared out my belongings from the now totaled X5...

Cleared out my belongings from the now totaled X5 (L661489). Before Xmas my son was driving the x5 and this lady did an abrupt stop 200ft before a green traffic light. My son tried to brake and...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-16-2019, 10:17 AM
Replies: 1,164
Views: 285,101
Posted By RDAvena
My mistake for not including the actual product....

My mistake for not including the actual product. It is not the additives it is the actual spray that goes into the intake:


https://youtu.be/vbP1_H1dzOs
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-15-2019, 05:23 PM
Replies: 1,164
Views: 285,101
Posted By RDAvena
2011 35d with 157K on the odo. Today was EGR...

2011 35d with 157K on the odo. Today was EGR valve clean out day regardless if it was programmed or not. The X5 did the reduced power/leave you stranded routine yesterday and after a AAA ride home I...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-30-2019, 02:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,037
Posted By RDAvena
Would be nice if possible. At least to block off...

Would be nice if possible. At least to block off the EGR cooler and valve. I still need to pass visual and sniffer inspection here.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-30-2019, 07:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,341
Posted By RDAvena
Had the same behavior going over Centennial, Wolf...

Had the same behavior going over Centennial, Wolf Creek, and Raton pass. At the time I thought that it was strange the reduced power error happened only when accelerating and going up a hill...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-10-2019, 05:25 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,960
Posted By RDAvena
on older BMW models speed specific shimmy tends...

on older BMW models speed specific shimmy tends to be the control arm bushings going out. Give your control arms a once over "while you are there".
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-14-2019, 12:27 PM
Replies: 1,164
Views: 285,101
Posted By RDAvena
2011 X5 35d 147K miles took her in for a state...

2011 X5 35d 147K miles took her in for a state required emissions test. This was done on a four roller dyno and it passed the following criteria:

60 mph 01% opacity
50 mph 01% opacity
40 mph 01%...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-12-2018, 06:18 PM
Replies: 1,164
Views: 285,101
Posted By RDAvena
131K miles - 6 glow plugs and a controller. Fault...

131K miles - 6 glow plugs and a controller. Fault shown was

Fault Code: 004A2E
Fault Explanation:Glow plug cylinder 5, control

along with

Fault Code: 00459B
Fault Explanation:Smoothness...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-25-2018, 03:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,555
Posted By RDAvena
I had one fail on a trip. Took it off, had a guy...

I had one fail on a trip. Took it off, had a guy TIG weld it to get the X5 running again. Replaced it with a used one I got off of ebay for this specific reason. I keep the welded one on the X5 for a...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-25-2018, 03:37 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 10,727
Posted By RDAvena
One of the most obvious benefits of removing the...

One of the most obvious benefits of removing the EGR cooler is eliminating the ingestion of exhaust carbon through the EGR cooler. But since you already have the block off plate then it would...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-13-2017, 08:51 PM
Replies: 1,164
Views: 285,101
Posted By RDAvena
Follow up to...

Follow up to https://xoutpost.com/1114664-post183.html

Ran down to Durango, CO three weeks ago for a weekend. It was almost a flawless trip until the last 14 miles. Avg 85 mph to and from the X5...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-18-2017, 03:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,603
Posted By RDAvena
I find "gazzaleen" to be more smelly than diesel....

I find "gazzaleen" to be more smelly than diesel. Plus the vapors being more dangerous than diesel.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-17-2017, 01:56 PM
Replies: 1,164
Views: 285,101
Posted By RDAvena
For the AC belt I got the Lisle tool from amazon...

For the AC belt I got the Lisle tool from amazon and one of those crank hub adapters with the 4 holes from ebay. $40 bucks total for the two tools. I cut the old belts off since I had new conti belts...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-16-2017, 01:55 PM
Replies: 1,164
Views: 285,101
Posted By RDAvena
2011 X5 35d 110K service this month in order: ...

2011 X5 35d 110K service this month in order:

-Thermostat and water pump. Replaced original 2011 parts on the engine as the waterpump had the plastic impeller and metal gasket.
-Replaced Trans...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-09-2017, 01:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,320
Posted By RDAvena
:banghead: FUUUUUUUUU Sorry. Friday morning...

:banghead: FUUUUUUUUU

Sorry. Friday morning fog.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-09-2017, 11:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,320
Posted By RDAvena
You want to replace the profile gasket: 111 278...

You want to replace the profile gasket: 111 278 06 507.
Seals the oil filler tube to the valve cover.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-21-2017, 12:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,170
Posted By RDAvena
No sure if just tightening up the outer sleeve...

No sure if just tightening up the outer sleeve will "fix" your problem given that these injectors are meant to disassemble for servicing:
...
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