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Forum: Test Forum 10-14-2022, 07:00 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 824
Posted By Freestyler
Picture for water pump bottom bolt thread

Picture for water pump bottom bolt thread


https://xoutpost.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=82678&stc=1&d=1665745158
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-13-2022, 08:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 784
Posted By Freestyler
I was in your shoes a couple of weeks ago. So i...

I was in your shoes a couple of weeks ago. So i fully understand all your exclamation marks.
After 5 or 6 hours of trying to get my crankshaft pulley off, (which turned out to be so stuck on there...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-27-2022, 12:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 495
Posted By Freestyler
Another E53 bites the dust..

Happened this sunday on my way home after a couple of weeks work in Sweden.
5 cars in all got wrecked. Stockholm's E4 freeway was blocked for 3½ hours. But miraculously nobody was seriously hurt....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-01-2022, 02:30 PM
Replies: 1,137
Views: 258,049
Posted By Freestyler
I hear ya too. Loud and clear. Last sunday me...

I hear ya too. Loud and clear.
Last sunday me and the X returned home from a couple of weeks work in a neighboring country. And i was thrilled to be met by spring weather and 60 °F.
Same evening i...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-01-2022, 01:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,331
Posted By Freestyler
Sweet Jesus. That's just short of US$ 1.800,-...

Sweet Jesus. That's just short of US$ 1.800,- :yikes:
Now i feel pretty much obligated to buy the one that is up for sale here on my side of the pond, even though i don't really like that style.

...
Forum: Test Forum 04-01-2022, 01:05 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 739
Posted By Freestyler
Pic for underride guard thread

Pic for underride guard thread


https://xoutpost.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=81927&stc=1&d=1648832655
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-13-2022, 04:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,883
Posted By Freestyler
In lack of specific model info i chose to compare...

In lack of specific model info i chose to compare a Euro spec 2004 3.0i 5-speed automatic to the US (North American) model.
Performance:
-Euro spec has 228 hp and 300 Nm - US only has 225 hp and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-11-2022, 02:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,883
Posted By Freestyler
Having a Euro-spec E53 myself (since i'm...

Having a Euro-spec E53 myself (since i'm European) i know that there are some differences. But what they are depends on which year/model/engine the X in question is.


If you have the model info...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-06-2022, 11:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 708
Posted By Freestyler
This! This is an issue i keep forgetting to...

This! This is an issue i keep forgetting to address because i so rarely drive with the pano-roof open. And when i eventually do, i quickly close it again because of that excruciating drone noise...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-05-2022, 11:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,041
Posted By Freestyler
Thanks for the peace in mind. :thumbup:

Thanks for the peace in mind. :thumbup:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-04-2022, 01:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,041
Posted By Freestyler
I got the email about the update. And i was quite...

I got the email about the update. And i was quite a bit exited about it, since it supposedly address a "failure to perform special function on X5_E53", whatever that special function might be. They...
Forum: Test Forum 03-04-2022, 01:12 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 707
Posted By Freestyler
Pics for Foxwell update thread

Pic for Foxwell update thread
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-03-2022, 10:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,504
Posted By Freestyler
That is a contributing factor for sure.

That is a contributing factor for sure.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-03-2022, 08:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,504
Posted By Freestyler
-Which is the exact reason i'm also on the hunt...

-Which is the exact reason i'm also on the hunt for drivers side front and rear doors. :(



And now that we are on the subject, <hi-jack thread> Does anyone know why it seems like the drivers...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-17-2021, 12:12 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,604
Posted By Freestyler
Johnny 5 I can recall my own frustration about...

Johnny 5
I can recall my own frustration about this back when i started this thread.
But given that BMW's official solution to this issue is to replace the entire oil pump at a ridiculous price AND...
Forum: Test Forum 04-16-2021, 11:23 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 482
Posted By Freestyler
Pics for forum posts

Oil check valve part
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-22-2020, 12:34 PM
Replies: 461
Views: 124,838
Posted By Freestyler
Beeing from Denmark i had the same problem. The...

Beeing from Denmark i had the same problem. The PRX27 is simply not available on this side of the pond.
But try search for "Excursion Street SX 275". They are readily available in Denmark, Germany,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-04-2020, 03:14 PM
Replies: 17,698
Views: 3,890,418
Posted By Freestyler
Thank you. They are just like mine. Different...

Thank you.
They are just like mine. Different brand but exactly alike.
Unfortunately that means my issue most likely boils down to improper use of a perfectly functioning tool. I hate when that...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-04-2020, 02:40 PM
Replies: 17,698
Views: 3,890,418
Posted By Freestyler
Would you care to share which clamp pliers you...

Would you care to share which clamp pliers you got?

I'm kind of losing trust in my own clamp pliers, as both of my new cv boots are leaking. :(
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-11-2020, 05:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,010
Posted By Freestyler
Your radio is supposed to take up that empty...

Your radio is supposed to take up that empty space you have in the left side of the plastic bracket.
So no, if you were supposed to have your radio placed in the back, then it does not look ok.

...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-07-2020, 11:37 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,767
Posted By Freestyler
I have no doubt that low voltage in one form or...

I have no doubt that low voltage in one form or another is the root cause in most of these "my-car-has-gone-batsh!t-crazy"-situations.

It would have been a neat design feature if this, for it's...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-06-2020, 11:17 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,767
Posted By Freestyler
Make that four. It turns out that receiving...

Make that four.
It turns out that receiving your brand new Foxwell scanner and running directly out to the garage to plug it into your X eager to test EVERYTHING, without first hooking up your...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-13-2020, 06:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,519
Posted By Freestyler
If such a list exists, i definately haven't found...

If such a list exists, i definately haven't found it yet.


3 days ago i received my Foxwell NT510 Elite, which i bought for the sole purpose of resetting the adaptive oil values after changing...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-18-2019, 10:28 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,607
Posted By Freestyler
On the sealed box containing the xenon bulbs,...

On the sealed box containing the xenon bulbs, there should be a unique code or scannable QR code (i don't recall which), that you can type in on Osram's website to check whether they are original or...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-18-2019, 04:34 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,607
Posted By Freestyler
That's a bit weird. :confused: Mine does the...

That's a bit weird. :confused:

Mine does the exact opposite when i turn them on. -Starts a bit yellowish and at around 60-70% of max light output, but within 3-5 seconds they change color to pure...
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