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Forum: X3 (F25) Forum 02-09-2022, 06:08 PM
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Views: 1,161
Posted By turquise1
Headlight upgrades?

So I am now an owner of a F25 (2015) 2.8i.


After my old E53 4.4 (waiting to be repaired) I have too many things I am happy with and some minor things that I am not..


1. Halogen headlights...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-15-2021, 02:00 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,128
Posted By turquise1
I am looking at a new (used) Bimmer, possibly an...

I am looking at a new (used) Bimmer, possibly an X3 to keep my old X5 as a project car..


Ozzie
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-15-2021, 01:46 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,128
Posted By turquise1
I see some scuff marks but it is hard to tell if...

I see some scuff marks but it is hard to tell if they would cause so much compression loss without touching them (I believe the test is to see if the scuff is 'noticeable' by touch). I may be able to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-15-2021, 01:01 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,128
Posted By turquise1
I am not going to deny you have a point but out...

I am not going to deny you have a point but out of curiosity, what is the point of doing a leakdown test if it gives such inaccurate results? And I know most mechanics claim they'd prefer a leakdown...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-15-2021, 12:35 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,128
Posted By turquise1
Quick update : I did a leak down test on the...

Quick update : I did a leak down test on the cylinders. 4 of them actually showed only 10% loss but when I quickly did a compression test I only see 10 psi. How would that be possible other than 2...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-13-2021, 12:02 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,128
Posted By turquise1
I will do that for sure but even if I see some...

I will do that for sure but even if I see some scratches etc. I am not going to give up on an engine that quickly. For now, I find it hard to believe a fuel wash could destroy an entire engine by...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-13-2021, 11:33 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,128
Posted By turquise1
Will try. What would be the cranking / starting...

Will try. What would be the cranking / starting process? How long for each crank and delay to cool down the starter? I am trying right now with a battery booster and that gives me around 15 tries of...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-13-2021, 11:25 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,128
Posted By turquise1
It was the original BMW brand. Thanks, ...

It was the original BMW brand.


Thanks,


Ozzie
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-13-2021, 01:41 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,128
Posted By turquise1
I have not done anything other than trying to...

I have not done anything other than trying to start the engine though and that is how too many people recover their cars from bore wash. Everytime I tried to start the engine, there was a bit oil in...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-12-2021, 06:06 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,128
Posted By turquise1
Right now it is fuel free. I tried to start the...

Right now it is fuel free. I tried to start the engine a couple of days ago using starter fluid (fuel pump fuse off)


Interestingly a leakdown test shows 50% (not 100%) leak through cylinder...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-12-2021, 04:28 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,128
Posted By turquise1
But why? This engine had good (180 psi for each...

But why? This engine had good (180 psi for each cylinder for 200k+ miles engine) right before the borewash. Completely worn out piston rings because of multiple starting attempts? It's ok to imagine...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-12-2021, 02:57 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,128
Posted By turquise1
Recovering from bore wash. Experiences, solutions, advice needed..

Hello,

I am trying to restart my X5 4.4 01 after a bore wash caused (first) by fuel pressure regulator then using wrong advice by doing WOT (clear flood mode which apparently does not apply to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-05-2021, 01:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 949
Posted By turquise1
Yep, tested it a couple of times and no more...

Yep, tested it a couple of times and no more errors. It was only a 1mm or so off center. I actually used German Auto Solutions tools which are supposed to be very accurate for timing so I am not sure...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-04-2021, 05:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 949
Posted By turquise1
The reason was, each timing wheel was slightly...

The reason was, each timing wheel was slightly off. After adjustment, errors went away..


Thanks,


Ozzie
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-03-2021, 09:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 949
Posted By turquise1
Pin 2 on both sensor connectors which gets the...

Pin 2 on both sensor connectors which gets the signal from the sensor (switches from 12 to 0V when exposed to metal on pulse wheels) goes to X60003 connector (pins 19 and 20) on DME. I have traced...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-02-2021, 04:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 949
Posted By turquise1
After doing some reading about DME and other...

After doing some reading about DME and other relay issues, I have replaced both of them as well but no improvement.

Basically, every time I crank the engine I get the same errors. When I check...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-01-2021, 02:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 949
Posted By turquise1
P0343, P0348 Camshaft Errors

Hi there,

I am trying to figure out a way to fix a recent P0343, P0348 errors..

Basically those errors started happening after I did some valve work. I am in the process of starting the car (I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-05-2021, 12:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 855
Posted By turquise1
Thanks for all your ideas. I actually have tried...

Thanks for all your ideas. I actually have tried most of them. Fuel flood causing the hydrolock is probably what started everything although I am not sure how that would be related to one intake port...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-05-2021, 08:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 855
Posted By turquise1
Thank you for your concern but I'd like to think...

Thank you for your concern but I'd like to think I have a bit more than minimal knowledge. Let me explain how I got here a bit more..

Firstly, I have come to the conclusion of valve leak after...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-29-2021, 08:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 855
Posted By turquise1
I am also reading, starting a flooded (and bore...

I am also reading, starting a flooded (and bore washed) BMW with WOT is wrong because newer BMWs (even 2000s) do not support that procedure. I may be simply flooding the engine again by flooring...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-29-2021, 08:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 855
Posted By turquise1
My attempt to clear the carbon out of particular...

My attempt to clear the carbon out of particular valves with only taking the intake out was to simply avoid taking the head out and rebuild everything which is a lot more complicated and time...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-28-2021, 06:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 855
Posted By turquise1
Fire out of intake.. Quite a story..

Here we go. Before I give up, I thought I would ask for your opinion..

Here is the story..

A month ago or so, I decided to clean up around my intake valves since the cylinder 6 on my X5 had...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-17-2021, 03:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,678
Posted By turquise1
I think a tool like that is a good investment for...

I think a tool like that is a good investment for BMW DIY work..

Launch has a 'pros mini' option that is relatively cheap ($800) compared to Autel with same functionality. When I contacted Autel,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-17-2021, 12:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,678
Posted By turquise1
So after returning both scanners, I have decided...

So after returning both scanners, I have decided to invest in something more expensive and got the Launch X431. I also cleaned the connections to DME and tested the system using the Launch and I can...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-13-2021, 01:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,678
Posted By turquise1
Here are the photos of the connectors. I even...

Here are the photos of the connectors. I even thought they were missing pins or something but the photos did not look like it.

For the wiring process, I did the 20 pin connection of 20 and 17 and...
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