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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-07-2020, 03:00 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,044
Posted By CVX20
I would stick to a good paper filter...

I would stick to a good paper filter personally.An air filter by itself will do absolutely nothing for performance.What nobody ever mentions is that the factory set-ups on just about any vehicle will...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-29-2020, 01:19 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,617
Posted By CVX20
There's a guy in North York that I've bought from...

There's a guy in North York that I've bought from but I can't lay my hands on his info.Found him on Kijiji a couple of years ago.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-29-2020, 01:15 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,336
Posted By CVX20
I haven't played with my 510 much but I thought...

I haven't played with my 510 much but I thought that I'd read that it would do some coding.So you're saying it does no coding at all?Not a big deal to me,just curious.So far I'm pretty happy with...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-28-2020, 01:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,969
Posted By CVX20
The wife's 02 is not exactly light on the...

The wife's 02 is not exactly light on the steering but I just assumed it was the BMW performance/road feel thing and fat tires being our first BMW.Anyways when it came time to buy tires I checked a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-28-2020, 12:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,617
Posted By CVX20
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-28-2020, 12:41 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 9,282
Posted By CVX20
Did you clear the codes and then re-check to see...

Did you clear the codes and then re-check to see which ones came back.That's where I'd start.Record the codes,clear them and then road test to see what reappears.After that I would check schematics...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-05-2020, 03:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,074
Posted By CVX20
Someone here that knows these more than me should...

Someone here that knows these more than me should be along to verify but I think a lot of the V8 parts will be interchangeable.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-23-2020, 04:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,344
Posted By CVX20
Have you checked the vacuum lines and the CCV...

Have you checked the vacuum lines and the CCV hoses?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-08-2020, 05:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 944
Posted By CVX20
My 02 was the same.Both the sunroof drain tubes...

My 02 was the same.Both the sunroof drain tubes running down the A pillar were kinked.Easy fix.Try the search option,there should be enough reading on the subject to keep you going for an hour or so.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-04-2020, 01:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,102
Posted By CVX20
I would lay money that your cable from the...

I would lay money that your cable from the release lever to the first latch(LH) is on it's way to seizing up.If it works when you push the lever back in then there's a good chance that you could get...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-03-2020, 02:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,068
Posted By CVX20
I bought a Foxwell NT510 a couple of years ago...

I bought a Foxwell NT510 a couple of years ago when I picked up my 02 X5 because of how much it claimed it could do.It's supposed to do almost everything you need to do with a scanner.I've only...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-01-2020, 02:14 PM
Replies: 17,692
Views: 3,862,544
Posted By CVX20
What did I do to it today?Looked out the window...

What did I do to it today?Looked out the window and just looked at it covered in snow.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-01-2020, 02:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,227
Posted By CVX20
The cable is seizing.The one from the lever to to...

The cable is seizing.The one from the lever to to the first latch(there are two).My 02 is like that now.I just use a small screw driver to pry the latching mechanisms back.Give the hood a good reef...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-30-2019, 02:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,149
Posted By CVX20
The less you run it the better.The anti-freeze in...

The less you run it the better.The anti-freeze in the oil attacks the crank bearings and will wipe them out in short order.The damage might already be done at this point but not show up for a few...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-30-2019, 01:54 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 19,216
Posted By CVX20
Bought an 02 4.4 l X5 for the wife almost 2 years...

Bought an 02 4.4 l X5 for the wife almost 2 years ago with 130 klms.We've put another 20 k on since and have only done tires and a water pump.The tech that certified it took the pump out trying to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-20-2019, 12:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,518
Posted By CVX20
Mine were both kinked like that and I don't think...

Mine were both kinked like that and I don't think anyone had touched it before.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-06-2019, 12:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,381
Posted By CVX20
Sunroof drains?:dunno: Mine were both kinked in...

Sunroof drains?:dunno:
Mine were both kinked in the A pillar
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-17-2019, 05:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,282
Posted By CVX20
It's actually the insulation that holds all the...

It's actually the insulation that holds all the water.I think I'd be to old to enjoy it by the time a dehumidifier dried it.It takes forever for them to dry out when they're out and hanging up.Our...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-17-2019, 11:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,282
Posted By CVX20
Sunroof Drains

So we've had nothing but rain this year and the wife's X5 had puddles on the front floor mats.Watched some youtube on clearing the sunroof vent tubes and then finally got a day that I could check it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-17-2019, 10:52 AM
Replies: 1,137
Views: 256,882
Posted By CVX20
02 X5 4.4l Approx 75 k miles.Only had it for...

02 X5 4.4l
Approx 75 k miles.Only had it for about a year and a half.Wife's ride.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-21-2019, 11:15 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 12,538
Posted By CVX20
Bought my 02 for the wife just over a year ago...

Bought my 02 for the wife just over a year ago with about 70 k miles on it from the original owner.I'm up for retirement in about a year and hope that it will at least last until then.Likely be down...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-24-2019, 11:02 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,840
Posted By CVX20
Not overly concerned.Just seemed funny the way it...

Not overly concerned.Just seemed funny the way it played out.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-23-2019, 10:28 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,840
Posted By CVX20
Got the recall for my 02 X5 that I've only had...

Got the recall for my 02 X5 that I've only had for about a year and have no history on.Called the closest dealer(1/2 hour away)and made an app.right away.Had to cancel first app. and re-booked for...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-02-2019, 10:25 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 24,409
Posted By CVX20
One of the pumps on my 02 X5 started leaking this...

One of the pumps on my 02 X5 started leaking this winter.Leaked right in the middle of the pump body.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-16-2019, 11:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,364
Posted By CVX20
Just guessing by the design of the sensor it...

Just guessing by the design of the sensor it looks like it had an o-ring originally.Good to here the crush washer worked for you.Looks like a better option anyway.
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