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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-24-2019, 01:38 AM
Replies: 978
Views: 269,004
Posted By Skip MacLean
Ours is gone; traded our 2004 3.0 liter 6SP in on...

Ours is gone; traded our 2004 3.0 liter 6SP in on a lower mileage 2003 4.4 automatic. Three different occasions of burned exhaust valves with no resolution and only expensive head or even engine...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-21-2013, 12:41 AM
Replies: 978
Views: 269,004
Posted By Skip MacLean
I'm in too; but grumpy right now, as my X5 6MT...

I'm in too; but grumpy right now, as my X5 6MT just ate its engine. Ever heard of a bend piston ring and broken crown? 10 psi compression on #1... Absolutely no idea how. Wife and son were driving...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-19-2012, 03:18 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 956
Posted By Skip MacLean
X5 3.0 MT Coolant Tank Stuck

Mystery solved! For those 10 of us in North America with a 6MT X5; it uses the same coolant reservoir as the AT model. Tank is attached to a bracket by the port for the bottom radiator hose and AT...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-18-2012, 10:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 956
Posted By Skip MacLean
X5 3.0 MT Coolant Tank Stuck

Greetings - tank leaking and set out to replace it and can't get it off. Got all the hoses detached and it's still hanging on to some part of the radiator that I can't see. Any suggestions? Oh and by...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-25-2011, 02:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,941
Posted By Skip MacLean
E53 Front Caliper Overhaul

OK - thanks everyone. I'll try those sources.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-24-2011, 03:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,941
Posted By Skip MacLean
E53 Front Caliper Overhaul

So, more clearly, is there a reliable source for parts such as pistons, calipers, piston seals and pad wear sensors apart from the dealers? Tire Rack has a lot of good stuff, but only the most...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-24-2011, 12:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,941
Posted By Skip MacLean
E53 Front Caliper Overhaul

Greetings - I just replaced the front pads and both front calipers had pistons that weren't frozen but definitely didn't retract the last 3/8" or so very easily (the 6" C-Clamp did the trick). Now...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-10-2009, 03:07 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 67,701
Posted By Skip MacLean
That worked - Thanks!

That worked - Thanks!
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