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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-11-2012, 03:01 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,039
Posted By ingalls71
oh and the reason im doing this is because i am...

oh and the reason im doing this is because i am already doing ccv/valley pan, and obviously wanted to make sure i dont have a bhg.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-11-2012, 02:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,039
Posted By ingalls71
what are typical compression #'s?

first numbers are first jump, second are final (bold)
first test(dry)-numbers were more sporadic, and i concluded that the cylinders were a bit dry, from sitting for so long.

left bank
cyl#1...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-10-2012, 06:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,161
Posted By ingalls71
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-10-2012, 05:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,161
Posted By ingalls71
how do i clean junk off valvetops?

my intake manifold is off and there is some junk on top of the valves, looking down throught the intake port. it is very small stuff, bug parts, maybe a bit of dirt/grim from removal process, but it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-05-2012, 11:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,750
Posted By ingalls71
it's fine i got it, from the pictures in the how...

it's fine i got it, from the pictures in the how to guide it seemed like he took it completely off so i thought i had to.
but...
onto the next issue, i found these two lines after taking off my...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-05-2012, 08:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,750
Posted By ingalls71
doing valley pan gasket/ccv, some issues

i have been following this guide for the most part but not entirely, mostly just reference and trouble points....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-13-2012, 11:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,175
Posted By ingalls71
GmoneyLI - It most definately was leaking out the...

GmoneyLI - It most definately was leaking out the exhaust. I could have sent smoke signals to China it was so bad. I mean I couldn't see my hand in front of my face bad. That was from both exhaust...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-13-2012, 11:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,175
Posted By ingalls71
After reading about this oil separator I found a...

After reading about this oil separator I found a thread that sounds like my issue.

This started after sitting outside in single digits for a few days. It cause the separator to burp and blow the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-13-2012, 11:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,175
Posted By ingalls71
It's had a slow coolant leak from what the dealer...

It's had a slow coolant leak from what the dealer called a valley gasket. This may or may not explain the low coolant. The coolant indicator shows low but still floats.

There is oil on the right...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-13-2012, 06:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,175
Posted By ingalls71
Smoke/Oil pouring out exhaust and motor

I have a 2002 4.4 with 107k. I started it and let it warm up for about 5 min in our winter climate. As I drove away it sputtered and started pouring white smoke out both sides of the exhaust. The...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-28-2010, 07:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,521
Posted By ingalls71
Where is the better palce to buy a FSR? Is it a...

Where is the better palce to buy a FSR? Is it a dealer only? Where is it located? TY.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-28-2010, 07:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,202
Posted By ingalls71
I heard that they can develop flat spots. I had...

I heard that they can develop flat spots. I had this problem too. Mine didn't work for about two weeks and without doing anything it started again. Just fine now for almost a year.

How did you...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-09-2010, 10:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 989
Posted By ingalls71
It's the front but to close to center to...

It's the front but to close to center to determine left or right.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-09-2010, 10:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 989
Posted By ingalls71
Random Engine Squeeling on Start up

My 02 4.4 squeels randomly at start up for about 3 seconds. Any others hear of this? Alternator, A/C unit, serp belt or ???. Of course when I was at my mechanic it did not squeel.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-23-2009, 11:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,496
Posted By ingalls71
Another post here said to pull the fuse (even if...

Another post here said to pull the fuse (even if it's not blown) for 10 seconds and replace it to allow the locks to reset. Not sure which fuse though. One said glove box another said trunk.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-23-2009, 11:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,936
Posted By ingalls71
If it's consistent with acceleration and some...

If it's consistent with acceleration and some bumps (like mine is) it could be your subframe bushings. Kind of a heavy clicking and adjusting noise. After a while I could feel a vibration consistent...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-26-2009, 12:31 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,815
Posted By ingalls71
Rear End Acceleration Clunking?

My 02 4.4 clunks from the back end on acceleration. It's consistent with accelerating and maybe bumps. It sounds like it could be drive train or brakes but I'm not leaving out suspension. I think the...
Forum: Dealer Info 02-24-2009, 10:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,655
Posted By ingalls71
Service II in Milwaukee - Do I need to spend $1000

I'm taking my X5 in for a service engine light and the dealer tells me it's also due for a service II - change fluids, filters and reset the green lights. And the charge for this is about $1050.00....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-23-2009, 03:01 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 10,502
Posted By ingalls71
An 6 x 12 enclosed single axle with about 400lbs...

An 6 x 12 enclosed single axle with about 400lbs in it. Trailer by itself is 1500lbs. Did not weight the tongue but I can lift it. Reccomended tongue weight for the Curt Hitch is 500lbs and for the...
Forum: BMW SAV Items for Sale 02-23-2009, 11:13 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,828
Posted By ingalls71
I live an hour out of Chicago. Do you want to...

I live an hour out of Chicago. Do you want to sell the hitch? How much? Let me know asap. No games please just the price and when you will have it available.

Thank you.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-22-2009, 10:41 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 10,502
Posted By ingalls71
I've got the Curt hitch. It's flexing the unibody...

I've got the Curt hitch. It's flexing the unibody at the point where it bolts on. It does'nt have any stability to keep it from tilting up and down and therefore causes the body to flex and split.
Forum: BMW SAV Items for Sale 02-21-2009, 09:23 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,828
Posted By ingalls71
I'm looking for an oem e53 hitch. send me a pm...

I'm looking for an oem e53 hitch. send me a pm and lets talk price.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-20-2009, 10:16 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 10,502
Posted By ingalls71
Need an OEM X5 Hitch

I am looking for an OEM Hitch kit for my 2002 X5. I have been calling the BMW dealers and they say that there are none being made right now. I have an after market hitch on it now and it is causing...
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