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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-19-2016, 11:20 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 146,459
Posted By DSSA
I purchased my X5 with bad driveshaft/transfer...

I purchased my X5 with bad driveshaft/transfer case splines, so this was the first thing I ever did to it.

You are correct, it's not that bad of a job, if you have a lift, trans jack and air...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-19-2016, 10:55 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,409
Posted By DSSA
Actually the opposite of this. When you receive...

Actually the opposite of this. When you receive an O2 code for "too rich", it means that the FUEL content (un-burned) is higher than parameters set in the ECU to signal the condition.

I don't...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-29-2015, 01:53 PM
Replies: 264
Views: 65,739
Posted By DSSA
An interesting read on parasitic loss from...

An interesting read on parasitic loss from mechanical fans:

Dyno testing on fans, alternators and oil.....all here! (http://www.carnut.com/ramblin/dyno.html)

A couple of issues to note if...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-28-2015, 10:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,615
Posted By DSSA
Another option would be hydro dipping

Another option would be hydro dipping
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-26-2015, 05:12 PM
Replies: 264
Views: 65,739
Posted By DSSA
I have yet to do this on my E53, but I've had a...

I have yet to do this on my E53, but I've had a Spal fan in place of the mechanical fan on my E39 Touring for several years now.

After reading reviews on many of the "smart" controllers failing, I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-26-2015, 12:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,036
Posted By DSSA
Just an update since I went ahead with this a...

Just an update since I went ahead with this a while back:

The doors are huge and offer plenty of space for pretty much whatever you want to run in there.

I ended up doing a set of Dynaudio...
Forum: The Lounge 06-18-2015, 08:05 PM
Replies: 386
Views: 50,843
Posted By DSSA
Now if you can just send some of that "common...

Now if you can just send some of that "common sense" (gotta love how that phrase has been beaten to death at every opportunity by the anti's) to the NE part of the nation.

I'm starting to feel...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-06-2015, 09:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,009
Posted By DSSA
I've had really bad luck with AGM batteries. ...

I've had really bad luck with AGM batteries.

I own a performance company, and have a lot of customers who want smaller, AGM units due to either weight reasons or physical six constraints. There...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-04-2015, 10:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,022
Posted By DSSA
Is 2002 when they went to a 40 pin connector? ...

Is 2002 when they went to a 40 pin connector?

I've seen people claim that 2001 is 40 pin, but mine is 17 pin (No Nav, w/DSP).

If it's a 17 Pin, you can just tap into pin 7 (white/grey...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-03-2015, 12:43 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 784
Posted By DSSA
Cluster LEDs fixed without touching them

This is the second time this has happened now.

Once in my E39 Touring, and now in the X5.

Both had pixels out in the gauge cluster and the MID.

Both clusters worked fine as soon as I put...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-01-2015, 03:51 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,878
Posted By DSSA
2001 (and similar) ASWC-1 Steering Wheel Control Wiring

It took a little while to figure this out (meaning I spent 30 minutes or so--which I feel is longer to find this basic information), and I have seen only incomplete/conflicting information on this...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-31-2015, 06:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,694
Posted By DSSA
Quick search (all of 2 minutes) provided two...

Quick search (all of 2 minutes) provided two owners having cooler system issues in this thread: BMW X5 Transmission Problems - Bimmerfest - BMW Forums...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-28-2015, 11:29 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 49,701
Posted By DSSA
Mishimoto just came out with on for the N54: ...

Mishimoto just came out with on for the N54:

http://www.turn14.com/shownews.php?id=4215
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-28-2015, 11:11 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,694
Posted By DSSA
I keep seeing people scoffing at the idea of...

I keep seeing people scoffing at the idea of adding a cooler as if BMW transmissions contain pixie dust and the small water cooler is magically efficient for its size.

Towing anything large is...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-22-2015, 11:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,036
Posted By DSSA
Front, High-End speaker install

I've searched through here and have found plenty of posts on custom sub enclosures, head unit options, and BravSoundwerks.


However, I can't seem to find to many people who installed high-end...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-15-2015, 12:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,836
Posted By DSSA
Have you tested for switched power in the left...

Have you tested for switched power in the left side compartment of the hatch area?

I can't imagine that with the wiring for the phone/CD/DVD/amplifier being there that none of them are switched...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-14-2015, 10:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,933
Posted By DSSA
The spark from a spark plug is very hot at the...

The spark from a spark plug is very hot at the grounding point, but also very minuscule. By itself, it would have no chance of affecting a valve or valve seat.

A burnt valve is typically caused...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-03-2015, 07:40 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,608
Posted By DSSA
Over-engineering and under-building? The...

Over-engineering and under-building?

The complexity of the alternator alone is laughable.

I try to avoid Bosch parts, much less cars that are built using them. Denso stuff is so much more...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-01-2015, 08:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,957
Posted By DSSA
Good catch. You must have been great at "Where's...

Good catch. You must have been great at "Where's Waldo". ;-)

But I'm talking about functional differences. Those bosses are not used on the X5 application.

Just looked at the OEM...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-01-2015, 05:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,957
Posted By DSSA
No, there actually isn't. Please note the...

No, there actually isn't. Please note the differences that you are seeing.



Yes, the 5-speed may be a different unit, but the Auto trans units are all the same 3.0 vs. 4.4.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-01-2015, 04:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,957
Posted By DSSA
I just searched through Real OEM and I'm getting...

I just searched through Real OEM and I'm getting the same part number for the 4.4 and 3.0 (the 27107504568 that you mentioned).

I'm not quite sure I understand exactly what you're stating in your...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-01-2015, 03:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,957
Posted By DSSA
Another note to this: If you search for NV's...

Another note to this:

If you search for NV's part number (Google "X5 42924" ) you'll find a lot of results for used units stating that they came out of '00-'03 4.4 X5s (this is the part number...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-01-2015, 03:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,957
Posted By DSSA
According to several sources (including Cobra...

According to several sources (including Cobra Transmissions), the 3.0 and 4.4 (Both NV125) are completely interchangeable and are the same part.

I have both versions sitting here in front of me...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-01-2015, 10:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,957
Posted By DSSA
This is why I asked, "Can anyone confirm one way...

This is why I asked, "Can anyone confirm one way or the other with certainty?"

For future reference, if anyone runs into this issue in the future: The NV125 is used in both the 3.0 and the 4.4...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-28-2015, 08:17 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,660
Posted By DSSA
Unfortunately, I think you'll be in for some...

Unfortunately, I think you'll be in for some disappointment when you strap it down unless BMW has really bad mapping on those cars from the factory.

You cannot simply "add" up manufacturer's...
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