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Posted By Slow&Steady

That makes more sense that the shift pattern...

That makes more sense that the shift pattern changes when it's hooked up to a trailer.
I'm sure the trans shift patterns have been mapped for the best combination of hp/tq for towing.
Thanks for...

Forum: X5 (E70) Forum

01-24-2017, 11:14 AM

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Posted By Slow&Steady

So your saying that X5 models with hitches have...

So your saying that X5 models with hitches have (or could have) different shift patterns than the non-hitch models? Can you elaborate on this? If the vehicle had a "tow mode" I could understand...

Forum: X5 (E70) Forum

01-24-2017, 08:39 AM

Replies: 145

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Posted By Slow&Steady

Ebay has them. I got mine last week form a dealer...

Ebay has them. I got mine last week form a dealer in Maryland. I wish my dealer only charged $100 bucks.. They charge a min $150 for anything now.. needless to say they own the only 2 bmw dealerships...

Forum: X5 (E70) Forum

01-24-2017, 07:29 AM

Replies: 145

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Posted By Slow&Steady

Do you have to have the vehicle coded once the...

Do you have to have the vehicle coded once the hitch is installed? I've read the coding is just for the backup camera zoom or is there more that the coding does? Any details about this would help. I...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

09-15-2015, 02:32 PM

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4.4 V8 Valve cover gaskets

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Posted By Slow&Steady

4.4 V8 Valve cover gaskets

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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

06-10-2015, 07:01 AM

Replies: 4

Need an opinion on 05 4.4 purchase

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Posted By Slow&Steady

I had a 2005 4.4, and I can honestly tell you do...

I had a 2005 4.4, and I can honestly tell you do not buy it unless its super super cheap like 1K, or given to you . Ours looked great and I thought was a super buy. It turned out after a short time...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

04-25-2015, 12:41 PM

Replies: 47

6Hp26 harsh 2-1 downshift - possible solution (at least one of them)

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Posted By Slow&Steady

Sorry to dig up an older thread, but to be clear...

Sorry to dig up an older thread, but to be clear your saying the egs program number for the newer update to fix the 2-1 down shift is 7564917? Because when I go into inpa and check my transmission...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

04-03-2015, 03:05 PM

Replies: 7

questions on the 4.8 engine

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Posted By Slow&Steady

My wife hasn't complained much about hers the...

My wife hasn't complained much about hers the past week now that its warmed up some, However I'm really picky about things not working correctly and I'll fix the issue this summer. I'm sure I will do...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

04-03-2015, 01:21 PM

Replies: 7

questions on the 4.8 engine

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Posted By Slow&Steady

Well, I guess I'll hold off for awhile. I need to...

Well, I guess I'll hold off for awhile. I need to get all the bugs out of our 4.4 before buying another problem child. haha

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

04-03-2015, 12:18 PM

Replies: 7

questions on the 4.8 engine

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Posted By Slow&Steady

questions on the 4.8 engine

Does the 4.8 have all the issues the 4.4 does? valve stem seals, intermediate levers, valley pan coolant tube ect?
My wife has a 2005 X5 4.4 sport and we love it, except for the intermediate lever...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

04-01-2015, 03:29 PM

Replies: 39

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Posted By Slow&Steady

Well I used B plug to fill mine up. I drained out...

Well I used B plug to fill mine up. I drained out a little over 4 quarts using a container with fluid measurements on it. I poured out 2 quarts of old fluid and replaced with 2 new quarts and pumped...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

04-01-2015, 11:26 AM

Replies: 39

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Posted By Slow&Steady

The filler plug uses a large allen wrench. In the...

The filler plug uses a large allen wrench. In the DIY thats posted is almost identical so you can follow 90% of that. The filler plug should always be removed or loosen 1st to make sure you can...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

04-01-2015, 11:15 AM

Replies: 39

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Posted By Slow&Steady

BTW, Mine is a 2005 4.4i with 6hp26 trans to.

BTW, Mine is a 2005 4.4i with 6hp26 trans to.

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

04-01-2015, 11:13 AM

Replies: 39

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Posted By Slow&Steady

I just did mine, and the 1st thing you need to do...

I just did mine, and the 1st thing you need to do is look at your fill plug. Mine was capped off and I had to use a dremil and pic to remove the plastic so I could remove the fill plug, ( BMW don't...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

03-31-2015, 11:53 AM

Replies: 47

6Hp26 harsh 2-1 downshift - possible solution (at least one of them)

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Posted By Slow&Steady

Good to know.

Good to know.

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

03-31-2015, 11:26 AM

Replies: 47

6Hp26 harsh 2-1 downshift - possible solution (at least one of them)

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Posted By Slow&Steady

So this can be done with the INPA, GT1 software?

So this can be done with the INPA, GT1 software?

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

03-30-2015, 07:11 PM

Replies: 27

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Posted By Slow&Steady

OK I'm out here working on this thing and I...

OK I'm out here working on this thing and I checked under the oil cap while its running and it has strong vacuum pulling on the cap. I didnt take it off all the way. I just lifted it till the engine...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

03-30-2015, 12:31 PM

Replies: 27

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Posted By Slow&Steady

So I'm guessing removing the Cams and using the...

So I'm guessing removing the Cams and using the Cam timing tool is crazy to?
There just isnt any good videos or pics on how to do this. I'm really leaning toward selling it now. I dont want to put...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

03-30-2015, 11:40 AM

Replies: 27

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Posted By Slow&Steady

Ok, I've gotten confused. From what I've read,...

Ok, I've gotten confused. From what I've read, watched and people I have talked to. Just changing the intermediate levers is pretty simple and don't involve removing much more than the VC and maybe...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

03-30-2015, 11:27 AM

Replies: 27

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Posted By Slow&Steady

Wait, you had me at " needing the AGA valve stem...

Wait, you had me at " needing the AGA valve stem tool"
So I need this tool to change the levers? And now your also saying one should change the drag rollers to? Grief... Thanks for the input. I...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

03-30-2015, 09:03 AM

Replies: 27

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Posted By Slow&Steady

update, I didn't get a chance to do anything to...

update, I didn't get a chance to do anything to the X this weekend. My guy had a family emergency so with Easter being this coming weekend I doubt anything will get done again.
While messing around...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

03-27-2015, 03:38 PM

Replies: 27

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Posted By Slow&Steady

Well, dang. I was hoping changing from .1mm to...

Well, dang. I was hoping changing from .1mm to .3mm worked for you. I wonder if going from .3 to .4 would do anything instead of going straight to .8mm. Honestly if I could go from .3 to .4 and fix...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

03-27-2015, 11:33 AM

Replies: 27

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Posted By Slow&Steady

LVP, I seen in another post in January you had...

LVP, I seen in another post in January you had your valvetronic software adjusted form .1 to .3mm on yours. Did that help any or solve your problem?
My guy on Sunday is going to check this and...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

03-25-2015, 03:56 PM

Replies: 27

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Posted By Slow&Steady

With BMW being so specific on the production #'s...

With BMW being so specific on the production #'s I have a feeling they rockwell hardness or material used to make these levers were the problem. If they are soft they will wear faster and increase...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

03-25-2015, 03:52 PM

Replies: 27