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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-22-2026, 02:39 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,495
Posted By x5Alpine
The price point that these E53's are at now...

The price point that these E53's are at now usually attracts people who maintain them on a shoe string budget. People who should be in a Toyota but want a BMW then can't afford to fix it (there are...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-17-2026, 01:39 AM
Replies: 17,673
Views: 3,812,441
Posted By x5Alpine
I used redline D4 ATF in my 4.6is. It made the...

I used redline D4 ATF in my 4.6is. It made the transmission noticeably happier and also eliminated a strange 2-3 rough upshift around 3500 rpm.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-17-2026, 01:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 646
Posted By x5Alpine
Which engine do you have? If you have the 4.4i or...

Which engine do you have? If you have the 4.4i or 4.6is M62, the value covers themselves should also be replaced as they corrode. I chased valve cover leaks three times and then decided to swap out...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-16-2026, 01:35 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 259
Posted By x5Alpine
imola 4.6is

I have been trying to get in contact with the owner of this 4.6is who was looking at selling it a few years back but did not. I know this is a long shot but does anyone know him or have a way to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-18-2025, 01:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 338
Posted By x5Alpine
I'll try that out! I remember my E39 M5's...

I'll try that out! I remember my E39 M5's steering wheel moving up when you'd open the sun visor mirror when the ignition switch went bad.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-18-2025, 12:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 338
Posted By x5Alpine
strange electrical issues

I have a buddy with a 2000 X5 with some odd issues. Each time you start the car, the hazards come on, pushing the hazard switch turns them off (I replaced this switch with a new BMW part). The...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-05-2025, 09:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 551
Posted By x5Alpine
I remember 10-15 years ago, people on this forum...

I remember 10-15 years ago, people on this forum would discuss things like what was the absolute best brand for a water pump or how they store their X5 in the winter to keep it away from salt. Now,...
Forum: BMW SAV Items for Sale 11-06-2025, 02:13 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,858
Posted By x5Alpine
Does anyone know if this 4.6 was sold? I've been...

Does anyone know if this 4.6 was sold? I've been trying to get in contact with the original poster but no luck.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-28-2025, 04:30 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,008
Posted By x5Alpine
Yea, you should have called a tow truck...

Yea, you should have called a tow truck immediately. I don't understand why people try to limp home a car with an aluminum engine while it's overheating, no way it'll survive.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-12-2025, 10:48 PM
Replies: 17,673
Views: 3,812,441
Posted By x5Alpine
Thanks! It was a long road for sure. I love this...

Thanks! It was a long road for sure. I love this color combo and couldn't let it die but if I was going to fix it, I was going to fix it properly.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-12-2025, 02:50 AM
Replies: 17,673
Views: 3,812,441
Posted By x5Alpine
My Oxford green X5 was in a crash about two years...

My Oxford green X5 was in a crash about two years back. Some guy decided not to yield which caused be to drive straight into him. I was faced with a decision, give it to insurance and try to find...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-12-2025, 02:48 AM
Replies: 1,230
Views: 1,256,505
Posted By x5Alpine
Thanks all!

Thanks all!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-10-2025, 11:15 PM
Replies: 1,230
Views: 1,256,505
Posted By x5Alpine
My Oxford green X5 was in a crash about two years...

My Oxford green X5 was in a crash about two years back. Some guy decided not to yield which caused be to drive straight into him. I was faced with a decision, give it to insurance and try to find...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-20-2025, 05:50 PM
Replies: 17,673
Views: 3,812,441
Posted By x5Alpine
Just use the high quality oil like liqui moly or...

Just use the high quality oil like liqui moly or castrol. It doesn't make sense to me why people try to save mere dollars when it comes to vital things like quality oil but I guess that's what...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-28-2025, 02:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 721
Posted By x5Alpine
to do it right, remove the entire subframe with...

to do it right, remove the entire subframe with all suspension and replace everything including every piece of hardware. It might sounds like a lot but it really isn't that bad of a job. A super...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-18-2025, 09:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,313
Posted By x5Alpine
Just to close out this thread. There are plastic...

Just to close out this thread. There are plastic pins inside of the posts inside of the box that must be pushed in to secure it to the body of the car. They are now firmly in place. Thank you all for...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-16-2025, 10:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,313
Posted By x5Alpine
Thank you both. I think you're onto something...

Thank you both. I think you're onto something with pushing the posts through to secure it in the wheel well. I will update you on Tuesday when I'm back with the car.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-15-2025, 06:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,313
Posted By x5Alpine
I got the correct part but they still fit very...

I got the correct part but they still fit very loosely into the mounting holes. Has anyone replaced these before? I also do not want to use glue lol.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-15-2025, 03:42 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,001
Posted By x5Alpine
Why get rid of the 4.8is? They won't make anymore...

Why get rid of the 4.8is? They won't make anymore of them and keeping a nice one on the road rather than buying a new cookie cutter suv is a much better choice.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-14-2025, 07:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,313
Posted By x5Alpine
They are single use. The new ones I bought don't...

They are single use. The new ones I bought don't snap in however, I think I accidentally bought E39 boxes which look the same but have a different part number so the barbs might be smaller.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-14-2025, 01:00 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,313
Posted By x5Alpine
abs junction box mounts

I removed the inner fender liner from my 03 X5 for a body shop to perform some work and had to remove the ABS and brake sensor black box to do so. When I went to reinstall the box after the work was...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-12-2025, 03:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,065
Posted By x5Alpine
Just fix it. Its still cheaper than a new car and...

Just fix it. Its still cheaper than a new car and the E53 is far better than any car in its class that you would replace it with. E70's are junk, the E53 feels a lot better built and better to drive.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-16-2025, 10:13 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 382
Posted By x5Alpine
Center armrest wiring harness

I'm replacing the center armrest in my X5 as the sliding mechanism broke however, I can't seem to figure out how to remove the wiring harness from the old center armrest and transfer it to the new...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-29-2024, 02:24 AM
Replies: 345
Views: 147,248
Posted By x5Alpine
Let me know who you use to restore your seats....

Let me know who you use to restore your seats. Every place that I have found, their final product doesn't have the right "shape and form" that a new OEM seat would have. I am looking to try a place...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-19-2024, 10:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,336
Posted By x5Alpine
Yea, just buy an OEM tank. Cheaping out on...

Yea, just buy an OEM tank. Cheaping out on "standard" whatever is a bad idea especially when you have leftover parts. BMW didn't include that clip for funnies. It obviously has a purpose. This isn't...
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