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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-09-2012, 07:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 11,632
Posted By cpgifford
'01 4.4i M62 Valve Cover Gasket Replacement

So,

When I put my X5 in the shop for the common bushing replacement, The Tech mentioned that I had the worst oil leak he has ever seen. I then discussed causes that could cause such a leak in the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-13-2012, 10:34 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,080
Posted By cpgifford
Seat heater.Partnumber

Does anyone know the part number for the heating element inside the front seats? Im trying to fix the driver seat. I searched google and came up with nothing. I found out that the e46 has a seperate...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-27-2012, 10:34 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 22,484
Posted By cpgifford
I work at a shop and BMW was the first i saw that...

I work at a shop and BMW was the first i saw that used these circuits for almost all lighting on the car. Yes Honda, Toyota, and Mercedes have a similar system. Most drl I have seen have been dual if...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-26-2012, 11:44 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,869
Posted By cpgifford
Also rockauto.com sells a lot of oem parts for...

Also rockauto.com sells a lot of oem parts for the e53. I think I remember seeing them on there for around $60/ea. with a lifetime warranty.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-26-2012, 11:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,476
Posted By cpgifford
Problem is that the control arm it self is a...

Problem is that the control arm it self is a separate structure. Yes it's connected to the ball joint but the control arm it self should only be replaced if you see a defect in the arm. Pushing the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-26-2012, 11:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,093
Posted By cpgifford
The worst that could happen with installing...

The worst that could happen with installing capacitors is wasting your money. If I remember correctly radio shack sells them for like $2/ea. I would install them regardless. If not for led issues...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-26-2012, 11:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,357
Posted By cpgifford
We350z thanks just what I was looking for

We350z thanks just what I was looking for
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-26-2012, 11:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,342
Posted By cpgifford
Lol no pic, I had the all amber corners and cut...

Lol no pic, I had the all amber corners and cut them out because they were ugly. I want to buy just the clear corner by itself. Is that even possible?

Thanks!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-25-2012, 05:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,342
Posted By cpgifford
Can you Buy the Clear corner separate?

I have searched the forum and have been looking for the clear corner prefacelift for the headlight. I can not find anyone selling it separate. I currently took out the ugly amber corner. Looks better...
Forum: Group Buys 01-25-2012, 05:34 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 74,147
Posted By cpgifford
Im in if there is a warranty. lol I just have...

Im in if there is a warranty. lol I just have been burned with AE's going out after a couple months. After buying 3 Sets at $140 a set, Im done with buying them
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-25-2012, 05:27 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,477
Posted By cpgifford
^I would have to agree. I still need to order...

^I would have to agree. I still need to order mine.... ECS Tunning (http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E53-X5-M62_4.4L/Wheels/Spacers/ES1303967/) has some for $140. They come with the second set of...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-25-2012, 05:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,357
Posted By cpgifford
@TiAgX5 - I have one, Bought it back when they...

@TiAgX5 - I have one, Bought it back when they were around $120.

@jac - Yeah I know what you mean, I might as well the whole axle is about $80 for one with my discount at my work.. Retail $99.99...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-25-2012, 12:47 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 17,808
Posted By cpgifford
Could also be the regulator for both cases....

Could also be the regulator for both cases. $120\ea from the dealer, But check the Plastic clips first because even if you buy the regulator... It doesn't come with the clips. Thats why i have to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-25-2012, 12:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,357
Posted By cpgifford
So A Little Background, I had installed Some...

So A Little Background, I had installed Some brake pads that i bought online that were semi metallic in march of '11 and just recently changed them to ceramic because of the dust and noise. So I know...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-24-2012, 09:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,357
Posted By cpgifford
When I what changing brake pads I found...

I found out that my CV Axe boot was ripped and was Flinging Grease Everywhere!

How do I Replace it?

I dont want to go to the Dealer if I dont have to.

Also any ideas what causes this to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-24-2012, 09:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,093
Posted By cpgifford
Lol, If you look into the bulbs required for...

Lol, If you look into the bulbs required for BMW's, you will notice almost all of them are Single filaments. Thus meaning, that the LCM switches circuits to make 6-Volts for Running lights and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-24-2012, 09:13 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 22,484
Posted By cpgifford
+1 I drive with my fog-lights on regularly. I...

+1 I drive with my fog-lights on regularly. I hate having the DRL on. what irritated me was that they use a 9006 bulb and switched from 6 volt for DRL to 12 volt for high beams. Most cars use dual...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-24-2012, 09:06 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 17,808
Posted By cpgifford
How much $$$???

How much $$$???
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-21-2012, 09:58 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 77,706
Posted By cpgifford
X5Girl - How are those thrust arm bushing holding...

X5Girl - How are those thrust arm bushing holding up? can you see a difference between stock?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-21-2012, 09:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,476
Posted By cpgifford
haha, No Its around 70 degrees during the day,...

haha, No Its around 70 degrees during the day, 45-60 at night :thumbup:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-21-2012, 12:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,476
Posted By cpgifford
Wow thanks for the info deff. What I was looking...

Wow thanks for the info deff. What I was looking for
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-20-2012, 10:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,476
Posted By cpgifford
Torsion strut/ thrust arm replacement. (aka upper control arm)

So I recently bought the bushings needed to fix my braking problem. After consulting my bimmer bible (Bentley manual) I decided it was to much of a daunting task for me to handle. My Indy wanted $300...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-20-2012, 07:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,941
Posted By cpgifford
Most places charge around $500 Just to drop the...

Most places charge around $500 Just to drop the tranny.. I would expect no less than $800
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-20-2012, 01:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,539
Posted By cpgifford
I have owned ones just like those, I didnt know...

I have owned ones just like those, I didnt know about the capacitor fix until i went through two sets. I finally gave up and just went with stock and tinted the red to a darker red and the amber to a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-20-2012, 12:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 16,902
Posted By cpgifford
@Clockwork, Thanks for the site info. I have...

@Clockwork, Thanks for the site info. I have always wanted to know what style wheels I had.

They are currently
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