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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-02-2026, 04:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 420
Posted By Fifty150hs
This one looks pretty good and it solves the...

This one looks pretty good and it solves the problem of the compressor walking on the spring.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-02-2026, 12:43 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 420
Posted By Fifty150hs
OOWWWWWW!

OOWWWWWW!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-01-2026, 11:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 420
Posted By Fifty150hs
I can't imagine doing it without removing the...

I can't imagine doing it without removing the strut from the car.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-01-2026, 10:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 420
Posted By Fifty150hs
Agreed

Agreed
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-01-2026, 10:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 420
Posted By Fifty150hs
Dual clamp worked for me. Had a learning curve. ...

Dual clamp worked for me. Had a learning curve. Had to be careful to move back and forth while tightening otherwise one would start walking around the spring trying to be on the same side as the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-31-2026, 11:27 PM
Replies: 17,692
Views: 3,858,103
Posted By Fifty150hs
Replaced the O ring on the front diff where it...

Replaced the O ring on the front diff where it fits into the oil pan. What a PITA! Took me 11 hours start to finish. Two of that was spent trying to get the diff back in place right after my two...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-31-2026, 11:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 420
Posted By Fifty150hs
I rented ones similar to these when I did mine...

I rented ones similar to these when I did mine many years ago. I was very careful as well.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-22-2026, 10:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 520
Posted By Fifty150hs
I liked that too. Potentially a very expensive...

I liked that too. Potentially a very expensive mod. :yikes:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-21-2026, 12:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 426
Posted By Fifty150hs
I had the same problem. Peeled the leather back...

I had the same problem. Peeled the leather back enough to get to the plastic and underside of the leather. Applied some contact cement. After that had a few minutes to set up I rolled the leather...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-21-2026, 12:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 520
Posted By Fifty150hs
8 Speed Trans Swap

Came across this on Youtube. Anyone seen this or done it? Mechanically it looks pretty straight forward, but the control and wiring looks complicated. But the wiring has always been my week point....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-18-2026, 10:19 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,080
Posted By Fifty150hs
I have an AVin head unit with the OBC display so...

I have an AVin head unit with the OBC display so I was monitoring temps the whole time. I started out with the hood up and the heat on turned to 90. After an hour it was only 180 degrees, so I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-17-2026, 12:08 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,080
Posted By Fifty150hs
Well I did the BPR treatment today. Four hours...

Well I did the BPR treatment today. Four hours idling with a can in the crankcase. Blipped it every thirty minutes. After four hours I drained the oil and pulled the filer. Then pulled the plugs...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-16-2026, 04:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,080
Posted By Fifty150hs
Run the pano roof fully open and then close it. ...

Run the pano roof fully open and then close it. There is a common point of failure on them that the rear glass won't come back down.

The SAS, steering angle sensor is located on the steering...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-15-2026, 10:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,080
Posted By Fifty150hs
If you turned the wheel full left and right and...

If you turned the wheel full left and right and the 4x4 light didn't go away could be a number of things. The SAS comes to mind. They are not fun to replace, but it's a pretty easy repair all...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-12-2026, 01:47 PM
Replies: 617
Views: 114,923
Posted By Fifty150hs
Well, that's not going to stay put.

Well, that's not going to stay put.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-11-2026, 09:52 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,690
Posted By Fifty150hs
Here's a 2002 that looks like it has been very...

Here's a 2002 that looks like it has been very well cared for: ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-11-2026, 04:36 PM
Replies: 17,692
Views: 3,858,103
Posted By Fifty150hs
Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-11-2026, 10:40 AM
Replies: 17,692
Views: 3,858,103
Posted By Fifty150hs
Aha! Thanks!

Aha! Thanks!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-11-2026, 10:04 AM
Replies: 17,692
Views: 3,858,103
Posted By Fifty150hs
Where is it?

Where is it?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-10-2026, 10:08 PM
Replies: 17,692
Views: 3,858,103
Posted By Fifty150hs
How do you get that shade out. I tried it before...

How do you get that shade out. I tried it before and gave up. Couldn't figure it out. Thought I had a bad DHC, figured out the child lock had been flipped on the door, so ended up not having to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-05-2026, 05:50 PM
Replies: 17,692
Views: 3,858,103
Posted By Fifty150hs
This weekend I changed the rear wiper motor...

This weekend I changed the rear wiper motor because the rear washer has not been working for quite some time. I think it was 80stech said there is a chip in the motor package that gets burned out so...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-05-2026, 10:30 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,437
Posted By Fifty150hs
If its working, I'd leave the ribs alone. Didn't...

If its working, I'd leave the ribs alone. Didn't that come in Jaguar packaging?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-03-2026, 11:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,080
Posted By Fifty150hs
I'd love to hear if they take it.

I'd love to hear if they take it.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-03-2026, 11:19 PM
Replies: 17,692
Views: 3,858,103
Posted By Fifty150hs
I buy my gas at Costco. Its much cheaper than...

I buy my gas at Costco. Its much cheaper than the other stations around her. Highest octane here is 91 most everywhere. You can find 93 at a few stations. They call it "race gas". :rofl:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-03-2026, 11:13 PM
Replies: 1,137
Views: 256,646
Posted By Fifty150hs
Sorry to hear it. Getting old sucks. Not sure...

Sorry to hear it. Getting old sucks. Not sure what I'm going to do when I can't work on my car. Working on it is my "happy place".
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