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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-23-2019, 10:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,170
Posted By maharaj1
Been awhile since I've been on here since I sold...

Been awhile since I've been on here since I sold my X5 but they are normal thread.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-06-2018, 10:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 927
Posted By maharaj1
Take a look at this, I sold my X5 a couple months...

Take a look at this, I sold my X5 a couple months ago but like to pop on here from time to time as I enjoyed being a member on this forum. I saw this and I remembered I experienced something very...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-01-2017, 11:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,283
Posted By maharaj1
Locked Out Of E53

Good Evening everyone, I have a Pre-Facelift E53 that I am locked out of. It was double locked and the tumbler in the door is not working with the key to lock or unlock the vehicle. Tried getting in...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-12-2017, 11:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,438
Posted By maharaj1
As pictured above you certainly can do timing...

As pictured above you certainly can do timing cover gaskets without removing the valve covers. We typically recommend doing valve cover gaskets and timing cover gaskets at the same time whenever we...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-22-2017, 09:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 13,331
Posted By maharaj1
N62 engines do have timing chain guide issues but...

N62 engines do have timing chain guide issues but they are far less common than M62 failures. Say 20 M62 failures for every 1 N62 failure. N62s do have timing issues if you run them low on engine...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-18-2016, 12:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,029
Posted By maharaj1
I have seen a threaded AGA pipe fail before on a...

I have seen a threaded AGA pipe fail before on a customer vehicle. When I pulled it apart it looked to be installed correctly and like the seals failed prematurely. Other Indy shops we work with...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-17-2016, 08:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 14,405
Posted By maharaj1
No worries. Between my X5, my sisters 545i, and...

No worries. Between my X5, my sisters 545i, and my dad's 645Ci we currently have three N62s. My mom also had one in her E65 745i. Each of them has their quirks when working on them, different...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-17-2016, 08:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,029
Posted By maharaj1
Water pipe isn't to hard a job if you use one of...

Water pipe isn't to hard a job if you use one of the aftermarket pipes. I prefer using the one that has the snap rings that engage and lock the pipe in the expanded position. I've heard about people...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-17-2016, 08:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 14,405
Posted By maharaj1
Hope these help. For what its worth I've worked...

Hope these help. For what its worth I've worked on a lot of N62s both in and outside the vehicle. From valve cover gaskets to full tear downs & rebuilds. Doing valve cover gaskets n the car isn't to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-24-2016, 11:58 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,533
Posted By maharaj1
The transmission will automatically downshift to...

The transmission will automatically downshift to M3 when coming to a dead stop. The lowest it will ever downshift to is M3, assuming that the factory software has not been altered. It will not shift...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-24-2016, 11:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,700
Posted By maharaj1
The oil pressure switch on the N62 stems off the...

The oil pressure switch on the N62 stems off the chain tensioner on the Bank 1 Cylinder head. If you do an image search for the Bank 1 Cylinder head you will have a better idea of where the switch is...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-21-2016, 11:33 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,888
Posted By maharaj1
To the OP, nothing wrong with buying aftermarket...

To the OP, nothing wrong with buying aftermarket parts for your X, I've done it with my E53 as well as the other vehicles myself and my family own. The key is to do your research before you purchase...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-12-2016, 07:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 836
Posted By maharaj1
I have the Reds on my X as well as EBC Rotors and...

I have the Reds on my X as well as EBC Rotors and they have minimal dust compared to OEM. Could be possible you got a bad set or the bed in layer is just really bad. I run the Reds in four vehicles;...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-29-2016, 10:32 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,797
Posted By maharaj1
Check around your local salvage yards & Ebay to...

Check around your local salvage yards & Ebay to find an OEM one. As mentioned before the OEM hitch is far superior to the aftermarket options which just aren't engineered to the same standard. In...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-06-2016, 11:30 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,555
Posted By maharaj1
Mark, label, take pictures, notes, etc. When we...

Mark, label, take pictures, notes, etc. When we do this job we usually do it with the engine outside of the car and the heads off so we always have a clean work space and are sure to label and mark...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-06-2016, 10:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,731
Posted By maharaj1
That sounds very good for a cold start video....

That sounds very good for a cold start video. Where did you order your X-Pipe from?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-01-2016, 07:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,514
Posted By maharaj1
The valley pan gasket on the M62 really isn't to...

The valley pan gasket on the M62 really isn't to bad a job to do at home. I work at a shop between assignments so I've become pretty familiar with them. Valley pan is less common on the N62 but the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-31-2016, 07:30 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,514
Posted By maharaj1
Welcome to Xoutpost, this is a great forum for...

Welcome to Xoutpost, this is a great forum for BMWs X Vehicles and is full of great guys all around the globe.

The E53 is definitely a great balance of power and comfort and still looks modern...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-28-2016, 02:42 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,375
Posted By maharaj1
My family and myself have owned a number of...

My family and myself have owned a number of different BMWs over the last couple years. My E53 was the first BMW SAV in the family and all of us love driving it. My Dad and I are spirited drivers and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-21-2016, 12:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,440
Posted By maharaj1
Good to know. I'll just stick with the Icons.

Good to know. I'll just stick with the Icons.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-17-2016, 07:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,440
Posted By maharaj1
That isn't a bad price. I have the Icons set as...

That isn't a bad price. I have the Icons set as the benchmark in terms of frameless wipers. I've tried most of the frameless designs over the last couple years, Rain-X Latitude, Michelin Stealth, &...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-17-2016, 05:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,440
Posted By maharaj1
I have the Icons on the front wipers and a Rain-X...

I have the Icons on the front wipers and a Rain-X Frameless on the rear wiper. I put all three on when I first bought my E53. Was going on a road trip the day after I bought it. Would have put Icons...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-09-2016, 06:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,004
Posted By maharaj1
I went with the Sylvania Zevos in my E53. Had...

I went with the Sylvania Zevos in my E53. Had them in my E36 and E31 both with 20% tint all around and it definitely improved my nighttime visibility. They were around $25.00 at my local Advance Auto...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-06-2016, 02:50 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,593
Posted By maharaj1
It truly depends on a number of factors. Did the...

It truly depends on a number of factors. Did the car just sit outside for (X) amount of years of was it just driven lightly since it was purchased?

To answer your question manufacture date does...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-31-2015, 12:13 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,716
Posted By maharaj1
If you have the space some peace and quiet it...

If you have the space some peace and quiet it really isn't that bad. Valve Stem Seals seems very time consuming but once you get a rhythm going it goes by quick. That's almost never the case when we...
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