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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-19-2025, 11:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 755
Posted By Blackjetvette97
Tried every which way to install MAF, with gasket...

Tried every which way to install MAF, with gasket ring on it, into rubber boot w/resonator……Even tried to lightly grease the ring AND boot collar it inserts into. Wasn’t about to stress the boot...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-18-2025, 11:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 755
Posted By Blackjetvette97
I managed to get the stretchy plastic “ring” over...

I managed to get the stretchy plastic “ring” over the edge of the MAF, but there is NO WAY it is gonna slip in and fit in the resonator pipe, where it goes. It is loose, if installed where I found...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-17-2025, 02:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 755
Posted By Blackjetvette97
Pic…….that’s EXACTLY how I found it, upon removal...

Pic…….that’s EXACTLY how I found it, upon removal of MAF.
See how the ring is INSIDE the resonator pipe, right before the bend!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-17-2025, 02:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 755
Posted By Blackjetvette97
Hi all, Yes, it IS part #3 in the realoem...

Hi all,
Yes, it IS part #3 in the realoem diagram there. When I loosened hose clamp and removed my MAF from resonator(part #4), that “gasket ring” was just sitting IN the resonator, just past the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-16-2025, 09:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 755
Posted By Blackjetvette97
MAF gasket ring question

Hi all,
Got a question about this plastic/rubber piece(13717503137) that is at MAF-Intake Boot connection. Does anyone know HOW and WHERE, specifically, this piece is utilized? I removed my MAF to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-04-2025, 05:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 554
Posted By Blackjetvette97
Here’s a pic of barrel/wire in slider pocket.

Here’s a pic of barrel/wire in slider pocket.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-03-2025, 08:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 554
Posted By Blackjetvette97
Window Reg guide clip weld hack

Hi all,
Can someone advise on what the window reg guide clip JB Weld hack is, please(maybe a pic of it)?!? I have slider and clip issues and have door panel apart to fix. I can see that retaining...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-13-2024, 08:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,756
Posted By Blackjetvette97
Hi all, X5chemist, the wire colors are...

Hi all,
X5chemist, the wire colors are blue(with yellow stripe) and orangish brown. I tried to upload pic of it from my phone, but it was too large. The socket area is REALLY small, so I’m trying...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-13-2024, 12:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,756
Posted By Blackjetvette97
LCM wiring , and door lock actuator questions

Hi all,
I have an issue with my passenger side marker light(small light right in front of psngr door). I’m trying to trace wires to do a continuity test to see about non-operating issues. It is NOT...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-06-2023, 08:55 PM
Replies: 390
Views: 320,860
Posted By Blackjetvette97
Hi all, Just returned from a smog check. Tech...

Hi all,
Just returned from a smog check. Tech plugged in OBDII and test took 5 mins, no underhood check or anything. Passed no prob. Been 3 or 4 years with mod, getting smogs…..never failed. I live...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-19-2020, 07:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,425
Posted By Blackjetvette97
Another update: Ran X for a while today and...

Another update: Ran X for a while today and drove it down the block. Smoke is definitely greatly lessening, although not totally gone yet(barely a visible trickle now-slightly increases with higher...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-19-2020, 04:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,425
Posted By Blackjetvette97
Ok, so update.........I just went out and fired...

Ok, so update.........I just went out and fired it up again, after letting it sit for a few days since I put it all back together. NOT ONE PUFF of smoke or anything upon startup or for a few mins,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-19-2020, 04:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,425
Posted By Blackjetvette97
cn90, Thanks for reply. Days ago, I did remove...

cn90,
Thanks for reply. Days ago, I did remove plugs, looked in there, and also cranked over engine a bit to purge any residual liquid oil in cyls. Not much came out at all on purge attempt(a few...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-16-2020, 03:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,425
Posted By Blackjetvette97
PCV mod question

Hi all,
I have completed this mod on my X. I had quite a bit of oil in the old ccv system, so I assume it had failed and was sucking oil into cylinders. Now that I have completed mod, how long can...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-08-2020, 04:15 AM
Replies: 390
Views: 320,860
Posted By Blackjetvette97
Took last plug out, covered spark plug wells with...

Took last plug out, covered spark plug wells with paper towel, cranked it for a few secs twice, and only got very few specks of oil thrown out. Looks like there's a bunch of semi-dried oil gunk in...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-06-2020, 09:11 PM
Replies: 390
Views: 320,860
Posted By Blackjetvette97
Thanks for reply, Overboost. It was about 95F...

Thanks for reply, Overboost. It was about 95F chilly outside last week when we took it out for drive:rofl:
It was prob 70F-ish for the overnight low that car was in that previous night, so there...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-06-2020, 09:01 PM
Replies: 390
Views: 320,860
Posted By Blackjetvette97
I live in a burb of Vegas(Henderson-kinda up in...

I live in a burb of Vegas(Henderson-kinda up in hills), so don't know if we're considered a "cold climate" or not. My X DOES have the CC package on it, although most of foam sleeves have LONG rotted...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-06-2020, 07:16 PM
Replies: 390
Views: 320,860
Posted By Blackjetvette97
Nope, engine didn't lock up while driving. After...

Nope, engine didn't lock up while driving. After first noticing smoke, prob 30 seconds before it was parked and shut down. Addition of oil after checking level, 2nd start-up/drive to shady spot was...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-06-2020, 04:28 AM
Replies: 390
Views: 320,860
Posted By Blackjetvette97
puddinboo, thanks for the reply. Took out 5 of...

puddinboo, thanks for the reply. Took out 5 of 6.....ALL have oil on them:thumbdown
Didn't bother with 6th. What next?!?!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-05-2020, 08:29 PM
Replies: 390
Views: 320,860
Posted By Blackjetvette97
Hi all, Been reading heavily on this issue and...

Hi all,
Been reading heavily on this issue and have begun converting my X5/E53/M54 to this mod(utilizing BOTH AD intake ports) due to a problem with vehicle that arose recently, which I believe is...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-08-2020, 02:33 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,373
Posted By Blackjetvette97
Hi all, AndrewWynn, great info and work there! ...

Hi all,
AndrewWynn, great info and work there! I have my passenger door disassembled for the umpteenth time, fixing the never-ending window issues. I am modd'ing(involves PEX tubing, washers, etc...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-26-2018, 04:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,412
Posted By Blackjetvette97
Passenger Side Marker not working

Hi all,

Replaced both my side marker bulbs cuz driver side burned out. Passenger side now does not work, even with bulb I KNOW is good. Any tips or suggestions as to what to check out next? ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-24-2018, 07:07 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,963
Posted By Blackjetvette97
Hi all, To those who have replaced Front...

Hi all,
To those who have replaced Front struts(and rear at same time or at diff time), could you please list out all other components(with correct name! LOL) that you changed out to new as well? ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-24-2018, 12:28 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,991
Posted By Blackjetvette97
I try to buy as many parts as I can from FCPeuro....

I try to buy as many parts as I can from FCPeuro. Plus, their prices are very competitive to other online places.
I've also bought stuff from Autohaus, Pelican, Rock, Amazon, on down the line. ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-21-2018, 04:08 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,409
Posted By Blackjetvette97
Yep, on the X they call them "X-Rings"(2 each...

Yep, on the X they call them "X-Rings"(2 each needed):thumbup:
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