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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-31-2016, 08:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,308
Posted By x5homework
Update

Thank you all for the helpful input. I have to note my error, the product is Tranzit Blue not transit. Well, Best Buy has a deal right now. I an scheduled Wednesday for $134 with install and two...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-29-2016, 11:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,308
Posted By x5homework
Not sure what's back there besides a battery and...

Not sure what's back there besides a battery and a Michelin lol
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-28-2016, 07:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,308
Posted By x5homework
TRANSIT BLUE ???

So my 2002 x5 3.0 mom-mobile has the small telephone icon in the radio area, the talking head on the steering wheel, but no aux outlet. Hmmmm, I am dying already for some better music.....spotify,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-27-2013, 12:35 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,700
Posted By x5homework
:thanks:

:thanks:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-26-2013, 10:20 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,700
Posted By x5homework
-___-

@armyx5 thanks for the input. do you have any info about what a fan shroud is, what it's for, what happens if it isn't working, how to fix it, etc.? i'll also watch and see if our experts take any...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-26-2013, 09:55 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,700
Posted By x5homework
Thanks for the step-by-step, the link, the time...

Thanks for the step-by-step, the link, the time and the great advice. Love these heated seats. @upallnight, if i go get this car, Used 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera for sale in REDMOND, WA |...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-26-2013, 07:33 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,700
Posted By x5homework
ok..new plan. fire it up and watch gages. do...

ok..new plan. fire it up and watch gages. do nothing re black circle deal. bleed coolant on cold car to get heater working right. thank my lucky stars for guys. good deal. happy thanksgiving!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-26-2013, 06:33 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,700
Posted By x5homework
what do you guess macgyver used to stick that...

what do you guess macgyver used to stick that circle on the ac compressor housing? (did i ask that right haha) is it called sealant, adhesive, or ???. i searched oembimmerparts.com and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-26-2013, 06:09 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,700
Posted By x5homework
@upallnight...thanks for staying with me. the...

@upallnight...thanks for staying with me. the macgyver job wasn't being lazy exactly. my bad. btw the water i put in the reservoir never showed up in the kiddie pool. so i maybe just assumed...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-26-2013, 04:21 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,700
Posted By x5homework
about that macgyver'ed black plastic...

about that macgyver'ed black plastic circle......suppose the coolant level low was not related. does the "coolant level low" correspond to the increased temp at the time? do you know if a different...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-26-2013, 03:51 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,700
Posted By x5homework
i think there's a pic attached....same one from...

i think there's a pic attached....same one from before; we'll see.

@upallnight (!!!) not freezing here yet!!! in the great northwest lol ... also not driving vehicle (except once less than a mile...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-26-2013, 02:43 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,700
Posted By x5homework
not to be wishy washy, i just have to stay in...

not to be wishy washy, i just have to stay in that fine line mode. warm fuzzies would be a luxury for me these days. i loved the 2013 loaner i had when at the dealer last. now that was warm and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-26-2013, 02:29 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,700
Posted By x5homework
maxxed out reservoir @ 1qt distilled water. no...

maxxed out reservoir @ 1qt distilled water. no sign of it yet.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-26-2013, 02:14 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,700
Posted By x5homework
not to offend our forum brothers, but this really...

not to offend our forum brothers, but this really is my frame of thought. peace of mind has been redefined a bit over time. trade you cars? btw any guesses as to part identification on the earlier...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-26-2013, 02:07 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,700
Posted By x5homework
i love that! i will just throw an old kiddie...

i love that! i will just throw an old kiddie pool under the machine since who knows where the water will exit! and, try to get these size 4 rings off also. good advice, thank you.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-26-2013, 01:54 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,700
Posted By x5homework
if an overhaul is a must, i'll have to run down...

if an overhaul is a must, i'll have to run down the street and buy a backup vehicle. i am sure not to be able to get a straight shot from start to finish! i am going to post on e46 finatics, our...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-26-2013, 01:38 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,700
Posted By x5homework
here's plan a: ...

here's plan a:

file:///C:/Users/TOSHIBA/Desktop/DIY%20-%20Replacing%20lower%20radiator%20hose%20and%20temp%20sensor%20-%20Xoutpost.com.htm

now taking a slight detour to solve mystery of melted...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-26-2013, 01:32 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,700
Posted By x5homework
lol @upallnight. they tricked me too ..not... ...

lol @upallnight. they tricked me too ..not...

what is tricky though is WHAT ON EARTH is this piece of "silicone'd?" plastic!!! do tell oh poster of 2000+
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-26-2013, 01:23 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,700
Posted By x5homework
i agree with you both....dealer is over an hour...

i agree with you both....dealer is over an hour away, definitely would be a bad idea to try to drive it there. i will think about towing it there i suppose....unless i get any other gogetter...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-26-2013, 01:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 37,400
Posted By x5homework
sos

i was getting ready to follow your amazing diy. then i ran into this piece as i removed the dirt cover. looking up from the front on the passenger side, i think i located the origin. please tell...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-26-2013, 01:05 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,700
Posted By x5homework
idk the semi-tri part is. our other forum friend...

idk the semi-tri part is. our other forum friend believes it could be fan shroud. i do have more than 100k. i was at dealer to get a new battery ($450+). one of their indicated "to-do's" was the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-26-2013, 12:57 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,700
Posted By x5homework
from the front with feet sticking out at an angle...

from the front with feet sticking out at an angle is right. no sky in the shot. you recognize more than i do what we are seeing. i am just learning as we go. it looks like the leak was coming...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-26-2013, 12:36 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,700
Posted By x5homework
seems strange for a circular piece of plastic to...

seems strange for a circular piece of plastic to be silicone'd to a bmw .......just get some silicone and slap it back up there? no way?! i just can't tell if this is a serious problem or??? maybe...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-26-2013, 12:28 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,700
Posted By x5homework
yep last photo was from underneath.

yep last photo was from underneath.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-26-2013, 12:18 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,700
Posted By x5homework
could this be where it fell from? looks like...

could this be where it fell from? looks like some of the same material (silicone?) and the same basic size/shape. and.......what is this area/part called?
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