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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-13-2010, 04:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,550
Posted By trooper
I love my BMW x5 4.4 i. And, I HATE it too....

I love my BMW x5 4.4 i. And, I HATE it too. Frankly, it's a great car when it's running. When it's not, it's a pain in the ass and VERY expensive. If you can afford repairs and that's not a big deal...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-13-2010, 04:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,187
Posted By trooper
Try the 3M kit. It works wonders. You can see...

Try the 3M kit. It works wonders. You can see before and after photos in my thread.

http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-related-forums/detailing-forum/75701-cloudy-headlamp-repair.html
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-13-2010, 04:20 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,325
Posted By trooper
I just finished using the 3M repair kit and the...

I just finished using the 3M repair kit and the end result if fantastic. I hope it doesn't cloud back up in a week or so, but you might want to try this kit. Here's a link to my post on the Detail...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-13-2010, 04:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,633
Posted By trooper
I thought that my headlamps were cloudy in the...

I thought that my headlamps were cloudy in the inside at first, but turns out it was the outside. Check out my post in the Detail forum to see the before and after pics from my 3M repair kit repair....
Forum: Detailing Forum 09-13-2010, 03:48 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,633
Posted By trooper
Cloudy Headlamp Repair

My Car: 2001 X5 4.4i with 165,000 miles

Issue: Cloudy Headlamps

Remedy: 3M Headlamp Repair Kit

Before Pictures...
Forum: Tire, Wheel, Brake and Suspension Forum 07-08-2009, 09:22 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,573
Posted By trooper
I have a 2001 4.4 with the Yokohama Geolander HTS...

I have a 2001 4.4 with the Yokohama Geolander HTS 255/55 R18's on them and I can't stand them. First, they wear awfully and actually reduced my gas mileage by over 1 mpg when I put them on. I didn't...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-30-2009, 02:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,282
Posted By trooper
Hey Guys, I went to get an alignment and the...

Hey Guys,
I went to get an alignment and the dealer said that he could not complete the process because the tie rods had siezed up. He wanted me to get them replaced at $800 or so. What parts did...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-27-2009, 02:10 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,024
Posted By trooper
Oops. I mean 100 newtons is equivalent to 74 foot...

Oops. I mean 100 newtons is equivalent to 74 foot pounds.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-27-2009, 02:09 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,024
Posted By trooper
Thanks to the DIY on this. I bought the part from...

Thanks to the DIY on this. I bought the part from BMW and a set of thin wrenches so that I could complete the job. I already had a torque wrench and other sockets and open end wrenches. You really...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-24-2009, 01:10 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 37,550
Posted By trooper
awsome. thanks. i will do it this weekend. love...

awsome. thanks. i will do it this weekend. love this forum.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-23-2009, 11:39 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 37,550
Posted By trooper
Hey Guys, I'm having this problem, but the...

Hey Guys,
I'm having this problem, but the sound is only coming from the drivers side. Do I need to replace both sides, or is it okay to just replace one side? Also, should I go aftermarket, or buy...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-18-2009, 11:00 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 37,550
Posted By trooper
Does anyone know if this is an easy DIY job? I am...

Does anyone know if this is an easy DIY job? I am having the same problem and I wish my mechanic would have fixed this when I took it in to get the wheel bearing on the passenger side replaced, but...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-13-2009, 12:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,741
Posted By trooper
Does the noise get higher pitched as you go...

Does the noise get higher pitched as you go faster? I have this problem and thought it had to do with my replacement of the drivers side CV boot, but in actuality it was the passenger side front...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-20-2008, 10:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,147
Posted By trooper
The article says this is for '04+ X5's. Has...

The article says this is for '04+ X5's. Has anyone tried this on an earlier model. I have a '01 X5 and need to replace the passenger side turn signal bulb, but not wanting to pay shop $150 to change...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-01-2008, 09:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,482
Posted By trooper
I recently had a problem where I would put my key...

I recently had a problem where I would put my key in the ignition, turn the key, and nothing! Needless to say, I was a bit worried. I kept on trying and eventually, the car started.

Anyway, a call...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-08-2008, 04:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 12,117
Posted By trooper
That's very interesting about the licplate light...

That's very interesting about the licplate light becuase I'm having this trunklid problem too and I also have a licplate light that is out. So, I get both messages. One - check licplate light - and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-02-2008, 02:04 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 22,494
Posted By trooper
I had my car brought to Sears Auto Imports, the...

I had my car brought to Sears Auto Imports, the BMW dealer in Minnetonka, MN. They kept telling me they would look at it and get me a diagnostic the next day. I'm patient and listened to this garbage...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-30-2008, 01:55 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 22,494
Posted By trooper
I'm having this problem as well, but I was told...

I'm having this problem as well, but I was told by an independent repair shop that BMW does not have a new repair kit for the '01 X5 4.4 engine. That doesn't seem to jive with what was said above.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-30-2008, 01:52 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,576
Posted By trooper
yes, cut your losses. I've had a new tranny...

yes, cut your losses. I've had a new tranny replaced at a cost of $3,000 and now the oil separator issue is going to cost me $2,000 most likely. I may save a few hundred by going to an independent...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-30-2008, 01:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,224
Posted By trooper
I just got off the phone with an independent...

I just got off the phone with an independent repair shop - Orr - and the guy said that if the valve covers are pitting, then he would recommend replacing them as the pitting could lead to a leak in...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-30-2008, 10:01 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,810
Posted By trooper
I just had this oil separator issue as well and...

I just had this oil separator issue as well and BMW said they would not even cover the parts on my 01 X5 4.4i. May end up costing me over $2,000. If I could turn back time, I would have sold my BMW...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-30-2008, 09:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,224
Posted By trooper
I also had an issue where I was driving and the...

I also had an issue where I was driving and the STOP! Oil Pressure Low Warning light came on. The stealer said it was the oil separator that malfunctioned which caused the pressure to build, the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-24-2008, 07:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,201
Posted By trooper
SELL YOUR CAR!!!! Without the warranty you will...

SELL YOUR CAR!!!!
Without the warranty you will run into MAJOR costs. Did you know a new/rebuilt transmission from the stealer is $6000 to replace? Odds are pretty good it will go out and you don't...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-24-2008, 07:09 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 57,531
Posted By trooper
I have a 2001 x5 and had to replace the...

I have a 2001 x5 and had to replace the transmission at 102,000 miles - 2K over the extended warranty. I finally "bargained" with the dealer and BMW North America and they gave me a 50% discount on...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-24-2008, 07:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,848
Posted By trooper
I live in Minnesota and after leaving the x5 in...

I live in Minnesota and after leaving the x5 in sub zero temp, it had a very hard start the next morning. I let it warm up and drove it after about 5 minutes. A few miles down the road and my oil...
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