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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-03-2015, 02:30 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 9,875
Posted By GamecocksE53
Just to make sure I am right. What part number...

Just to make sure I am right. What part number are you seeing for the entire assembly?
Forum: Navigation System 04-03-2015, 07:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,964
Posted By GamecocksE53
I do. I'll shoot you an email.

I do. I'll shoot you an email.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-02-2015, 07:34 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 9,875
Posted By GamecocksE53
Ordered the high milage oil, air filter, oil...

Ordered the high milage oil, air filter, oil filter and additive today off of amazon. I got it all for like $50!! I was shocked. Prime delivery, will be here on Saturday. I love Amazon prime!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-02-2015, 07:28 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 9,875
Posted By GamecocksE53
Yeah I was looking at all of those docs, etc and...

Yeah I was looking at all of those docs, etc and Im sure I'm smart enough to order the right parts but for a savings of $30 or so, I will probably just order that's whole kit. I found the continetial...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-02-2015, 03:59 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 9,875
Posted By GamecocksE53
Thanks for the advice, correct me if I am wrong....

Thanks for the advice, correct me if I am wrong. You are saying buy both new belts and new pulleys separately and DO NOT buy the tensioners?

I was honestly probably going to just buy this:...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-02-2015, 09:49 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 9,875
Posted By GamecocksE53
mmmmm that is a good idea. I was planning on...

mmmmm that is a good idea. I was planning on changing the oil and attempting to check the pulleys this weekend. I typically use Mobile 1 full synthetic. I will try high mileage this go around.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-02-2015, 09:45 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 9,875
Posted By GamecocksE53
As for the tensioners and pulleys - I was lucky...

As for the tensioners and pulleys - I was lucky enough to get 85% of the servce records from the guy that owned the car before me (one owner) I say 85% bc he told me when he bought it that he did...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-01-2015, 05:42 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 9,875
Posted By GamecocksE53
I'm starting to think/hope so. A lot less freaked...

I'm starting to think/hope so. A lot less freaked compared to earlier today.

In regards to the pulleys and tensioners - will the mechanic be able to tell if they need replaced, or is that...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-01-2015, 05:27 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 9,875
Posted By GamecocksE53
Thanks for the advice. I will probably do both in...

Thanks for the advice. I will probably do both in case.

I still think I will take it to my buddy bc he knows what he is doing. I have only changed plugs and done oil changes on this. At least I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-01-2015, 04:39 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 9,875
Posted By GamecocksE53
Yup, just did. I meant to post up.

Yup, just did. I meant to post up.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-01-2015, 04:21 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 9,875
Posted By GamecocksE53
Can you please elaborate on this? Do you have a...

Can you please elaborate on this? Do you have a good link? What is SIB? Sorry in advance.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-01-2015, 04:13 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 9,875
Posted By GamecocksE53
Where did you get your parts from? It seems that...

Where did you get your parts from? It seems that FCP is one of the cheaper options.

As for the belt. They said that there are "cracks" and he did not mention pulleys. Is this something worth...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-01-2015, 03:56 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 9,875
Posted By GamecocksE53
I would really love to do it myself, but just got...

I would really love to do it myself, but just got off the phone with my brother in law and his buddy has a pretty reputable garage about an hour south of me. He specializes in fleet vehicles but has...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-01-2015, 02:57 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 9,875
Posted By GamecocksE53
Yeah I thought that was weird that it was not on...

Yeah I thought that was weird that it was not on the quote. Finishing up a couple of conference calls here at teh office (along with chatting with you guys and peeps on my golf forum) then I am going...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-01-2015, 02:34 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 9,875
Posted By GamecocksE53
This was my initial thought as well. I just spent...

This was my initial thought as well. I just spent a nice chuck of change on a....ring.... and am now back in the saving world for....a wedding....

I cannot do these myself, I wish I could. I am...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-01-2015, 02:28 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 9,875
Posted By GamecocksE53
I just ran all of the part numbers online. It...

I just ran all of the part numbers online. It seems that https://www.fcpeuro.com/ has them all and they seem decent (OEM or OE parts)? Does anyone know anything about them?

After all of the parts...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-01-2015, 01:57 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 9,875
Posted By GamecocksE53
Awesome. Thanks Guys again. I will keep everyone...

Awesome. Thanks Guys again. I will keep everyone posted on the outcome. Here is the new plan of attack:

1. Get new estimate
2. See if Indy will let me source my own parts
3. Get parts
4. Pay...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-01-2015, 01:44 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 9,875
Posted By GamecocksE53
Exactly. I expected that. I know they have to...

Exactly. I expected that. I know they have to lift the engine for that. Totally understandable.

But like you said, the other stuff seems unreal.

After a quick search I found most of those...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-01-2015, 01:37 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 9,875
Posted By GamecocksE53
Yeah....That exact link is what started this...

Yeah....That exact link is what started this whole thing. As soon as I saw that. I posted up here....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-01-2015, 01:32 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 9,875
Posted By GamecocksE53
Wow, fastest one of my threads has gotten to 2...

Wow, fastest one of my threads has gotten to 2 pages. This is not a good thing :)

The indy said he would do it in this order:

Oil leak
CCV
PS
Belt
Bushing
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-01-2015, 01:23 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 9,875
Posted By GamecocksE53
Yeah I have been to a couple of them. A couple...

Yeah I have been to a couple of them. A couple are suspect, but performance auto has been the best so far. I wanted to try this Ken Baker place bc they have several locations and will beat an...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-01-2015, 01:21 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 9,875
Posted By GamecocksE53
YEah I went to a place that had really high...

YEah I went to a place that had really high reviews. But man people (me) must be crazy!! Here is the estimate.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-01-2015, 01:17 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 9,875
Posted By GamecocksE53
I am glad you guys are saying this....Let me scan...

I am glad you guys are saying this....Let me scan the estimate and show you guys...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-01-2015, 01:16 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 9,875
Posted By GamecocksE53
That is kind of the thought process I have/had....

That is kind of the thought process I have/had. The leak is minimal. Nothing a little cardboard in the garage and top off every month can't solve.

Here was what I wanted to do:

1. Power...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-01-2015, 01:02 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 9,875
Posted By GamecocksE53
JUST got $3,300 estimate from an Indy!!!

I knew it was going to be expensive, but I did not see this coming. I had a small oil leak and I occasionally have some power steering fluid on my garage. Took it in and I now need to replace:
1. PS...
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