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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-23-2025, 01:10 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,751
Posted By victell
Jamie's breakdown is pretty good also: ...

Jamie's breakdown is pretty good also:
https://youtu.be/f8Z4OSrI59s?t=111

Whole series including rebuild:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNgIOyQB0PkTb6DN_cLqxfC-AdAp-7w5d
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-20-2024, 09:12 PM
Replies: 17,529
Views: 3,578,291
Posted By victell
Quick question that probably doesn't warrant its...

Quick question that probably doesn't warrant its own thread...

Is there a way to tell between door handle failure vs. carrier failure without taking the interior door panel off?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-22-2024, 11:50 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 29,975
Posted By victell
Might be replicas, or 4 front wheels. Tire size...

Might be replicas, or 4 front wheels. Tire size kinda looks the same width on all four.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-22-2024, 11:45 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 16,639
Posted By victell
SOLVED: MAF was at fault. New intake boot...

SOLVED: MAF was at fault.

New intake boot and MAF arrived from FCP. Installed the intake boot, performed smoke test, found no additional leaks. Started engine, still ran terrible.

Installed new...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-27-2024, 06:17 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 16,639
Posted By victell
I plugged the MAF back in and it ran like crap...

I plugged the MAF back in and it ran like crap immediately. Then I tapped and knocked on it a few times but no change. At this point I'm still pretty sure its the MAF.

I have a Febi Bilstien...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-27-2024, 07:26 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 16,639
Posted By victell
I found a place to do a breeze-free smoke test....

I found a place to do a breeze-free smoke test. The local mall's parking structure has a section that is rarely used and out of the way. The smoke test revealed one split on the intake boot small...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-04-2024, 09:34 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 16,639
Posted By victell
I didn't upload the whole video but yes MAF...

I didn't upload the whole video but yes MAF reading drops down to ~14 kgh at idle.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-04-2024, 09:27 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 16,639
Posted By victell
The fuel pressure readings are close enough to...

The fuel pressure readings are close enough to spec that I do not believe it is a factor. I don't think volume is to blame either because under wide open throttle there'd be a steady decline in...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-01-2024, 10:53 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 16,639
Posted By victell
Ok I checked the connector and wiggled the...

Ok I checked the connector and wiggled the harness with the engine running, no change.


I used a version of the smoke machine below. Manually blew smoke into the intake boot just after the MAF....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-01-2024, 02:25 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 16,639
Posted By victell
It looks like a slow build but I suspect the...

It looks like a slow build but I suspect the rental tester + adapter + swapped schrader valve probably didn't allow max volume flow to the gauge 100%. But at full throttle the fuel pressure stayed...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-01-2024, 12:50 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 16,639
Posted By victell
80stech, good call on the fuel rail shrader...

80stech, good call on the fuel rail shrader valve. Swapped with a different one and response from the tester is much better now.
andrewwynn, looks like my fuel pressure is now behaving similar to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-29-2024, 02:44 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 16,639
Posted By victell
I thought about a pinched line from this poor guy...

I thought about a pinched line from this poor guy (https://xoutpost.com/955472-post256.html) who found the same thing after a bunch of part replacements. In his scenario the fuel pressure would go...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-29-2024, 04:21 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 16,639
Posted By victell
SOLVED: Need help with bogging and misfires, persistent P0171 & P0174 lean DTCs

SOLVED: MAF was at fault

Conclusion: even if there are no codes for MAF and the live data seems to be responding correctly, the MAF may still be at fault. Disconnect the MAF before starting the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-16-2024, 06:27 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,276
Posted By victell
This seems to be what I've found as well. At this...

This seems to be what I've found as well. At this point I don't feel confident enough that the 510 or 520 will have more functionality than my 530. Guess I'll stick with what I have for now. Thanks...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-15-2024, 08:49 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,276
Posted By victell
What is the difference between the nt-510 and the...

What is the difference between the nt-510 and the nt-520? I've searched but haven't found anything yet. I already have a nt-530 but it sounds like the 510 and 520 have more functions.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-07-2023, 02:21 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 9,900
Posted By victell
Good looking out! I actually found one of your...

Good looking out! I actually found one of your replies to another post about torque specs. https://xoutpost.com/1197922-post8.html. I'll be using that today as I'm in the middle of the job.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-07-2023, 01:07 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 9,900
Posted By victell
Does anyone have a service manual they can share?...

Does anyone have a service manual they can share? I'm finally replacing my rusted rear subframe and replacing some bushings while I'm in there. A manual would be helpful.


Looks like BMW had...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-15-2023, 07:37 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 14,114
Posted By victell
thread bump for current cheap options

Ebay now has cheaper poly and rubber subframe bushings available. I'm not familiar with either brand (the poly brand is literally sus) and their significantly lower prices do not inspire confidence....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-23-2022, 06:00 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,923
Posted By victell
Thread revival... The PMC adapter...

Thread revival...



The PMC adapter looks to be about 35mm thick. What would be the best/easiest way to account for it?
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-26-2019, 07:52 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 15,924
Posted By victell
Yes. Quoted for posterity.

Yes. Quoted for posterity.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-10-2017, 11:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,472
Posted By victell
Insta-subscribe

Insta-subscribe
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-25-2017, 12:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,728
Posted By victell
The unit you linked has some interesting options....

The unit you linked has some interesting options. There's a TPMS package (including sensors) for only $169.

Options
ATSC Digital TV(US Canada Mexico Korea) +US$75.00
DVB-T Digital TV(Europe...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-14-2017, 03:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,661
Posted By victell
In addition, the supercharger can be uninstalled...

In addition, the supercharger can be uninstalled and the X5 returned to stock. The kit can then be sold or you can put it on any M54 engine that BMW put in dang near every vehicle around that time....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-14-2017, 03:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,425
Posted By victell
Have you fueled up any of your other vehicles at...

Have you fueled up any of your other vehicles at that gas station? Might be a bad batch of gas. If you havent fueled up with any other vehicles I would make a call to the gas station to see if...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-27-2016, 09:24 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,350
Posted By victell
Thank you. Do you think an aux input wiring can...

Thank you. Do you think an aux input wiring can be spliced into the loom? Would that allow an updated head unit to work with aux-in?
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