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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-02-2020, 03:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,842
Posted By Sophisticated Redneck
Definitely not normal, I would email ZF directly,...

Definitely not normal, I would email ZF directly, they respond quickly. When you reset the adaptations, did you do the relearning procedure?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-02-2020, 07:51 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,785
Posted By Sophisticated Redneck
I would do as Ard mentioned and if the codes come...

I would do as Ard mentioned and if the codes come back I would check your transmission wiring harness and all of ground straps on the vehicle as well as pick yourself up a cigarette lighter voltmeter...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-31-2019, 08:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,785
Posted By Sophisticated Redneck
The sleeves/ seals and solenoids are pretty easy...

The sleeves/ seals and solenoids are pretty easy as you don't actually have to open the valve body (the valve body has it's own bolts that hold it together and it detaches as a complete unit) to...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-30-2019, 02:04 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,785
Posted By Sophisticated Redneck
Crystal summed it up nicely, it unfortunately is...

Crystal summed it up nicely, it unfortunately is a process of elimination, Doing the Mechatronic seals, valve body, solenoids, is pretty much all you can do without dropping the transmission and...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-30-2019, 02:48 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,785
Posted By Sophisticated Redneck
Sounds like it might be your solenoids or th...

Sounds like it might be your solenoids or th Mechatronics seals (assuming you have a ZF6HP). It's not a bad job to replace the solenoids and seals, parts will be around 500, including the new pan and...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-28-2019, 12:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,806
Posted By Sophisticated Redneck
I think the carbon buildup is worse, the CCV...

I think the carbon buildup is worse, the CCV system in the n63 is an absolute joke. I ended up installing catch cans. The really difficult this is while the turbos and exhaust are a breeze to work...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-28-2019, 03:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,806
Posted By Sophisticated Redneck
I would grab it then. Worst thing that could...

I would grab it then. Worst thing that could happen is you need to do the valve stem seals yourself if it's not covered(Approx 40 hours labor + special tool rental, will cost you around 500 total...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-27-2019, 05:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,806
Posted By Sophisticated Redneck
Are you sure it has the N63 and not the N63TU?...

Are you sure it has the N63 and not the N63TU? 2014 was a mixed year where they started to phase in the updated TU version.

If you buy it just make sure you have one hell of a warranty or you are...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-03-2019, 12:38 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,111
Posted By Sophisticated Redneck
Thank you for bringing this up. I forgot about...

Thank you for bringing this up. I forgot about it. This can happen in rare instances where the battery is not quite completely dead (just enough to start the car) but has very little capacity left....
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-03-2019, 12:29 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,111
Posted By Sophisticated Redneck
No problem happy to help and keep us posted on...

No problem happy to help and keep us posted on how it works out
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-01-2019, 03:31 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,111
Posted By Sophisticated Redneck
happy to help but The term they used "wastegate...

happy to help but The term they used "wastegate solenoid" is kinda of generic term and doesnt sound like they replaced the wastegate actuator. To better understand I'll explain a bit (you may already...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-30-2019, 10:36 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,111
Posted By Sophisticated Redneck
Happy to help. You have a bug hunt on your...

Happy to help. You have a bug hunt on your hands...Basically the error code is telling you the computer is looking for a specific boost target and its not getting it...That can be caused by about a...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-29-2019, 01:30 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,111
Posted By Sophisticated Redneck
Common issue in N63 and S63 engines with 60k+....

Common issue in N63 and S63 engines with 60k+. Most of the time it's an easy fix:
Starting in order of what to check first:
Vaccum lines
Intake hoses
Spark plugs
Coil packs
CCV lines...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-30-2019, 10:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,521
Posted By Sophisticated Redneck
I would be more suspect of your turbo oil return...

I would be more suspect of your turbo oil return lines. Mine were completely clogged from coked up oil. My intercoolers were soaked in oil and it smoked like a James bond smoke screen. Replaced with...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-29-2019, 11:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,719
Posted By Sophisticated Redneck
BEWARE of Bosch Ignition coils made in Slovenia

If you search the forums (here and Xbimmers) you will find several posts of problems with these coils. I too replaced all of mine last year with a set of Bosch coils made in Slovenia purchased from...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-29-2019, 11:25 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,952
Posted By Sophisticated Redneck
BOSCH coils from Slovenia are absolute SHIT. I...

BOSCH coils from Slovenia are absolute SHIT. I too ordered from RockAuto, the damn car could barely idle. I replaced with all ELDOR coils and ZERO issues. I am going to make a separate thread about...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-26-2019, 09:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,885
Posted By Sophisticated Redneck
Whoa easy there buddy, not sure whats up with the...

Whoa easy there buddy, not sure whats up with the attitude but nothing "half-assed" about using Ravenol.

It meets and exceeds ZF's specs, it is not "mixing fluids" You know what is half-assed...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-26-2019, 01:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,885
Posted By Sophisticated Redneck
This is by far the best, you will be thanking me...

This is by far the best, you will be thanking me later. You can stuff all 5 pints in it and fill it in one sitting, no more going back and forth and spilling fluid everywhere. This is especially...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-26-2019, 11:23 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,885
Posted By Sophisticated Redneck
Ravenol is good stuff and he has the 50i so he...

Ravenol is good stuff and he has the 50i so he has the ZF8HP70 8 speed transmission.

1 hour labor is a bit light though I agree but doable if they have done ZF8HP's before.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-26-2019, 11:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,885
Posted By Sophisticated Redneck
Could also be the plastic gear in the TC that...

Could also be the plastic gear in the TC that always fails, not to bad to replace. It wont trigger OB2 codes but it will trigger BMW specific codes that readers like the Foxwell 510 and 520 can...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-24-2019, 05:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,262
Posted By Sophisticated Redneck
Get your CCV tubes replaced and do your plugs but...

Get your CCV tubes replaced and do your plugs but dont do anything else yet. I have a 50i and if you have a bad CCV tube it can cause of host of issues that will make them replace all kinds of parts...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-24-2019, 12:39 AM
Replies: 971
Views: 1,242,202
Posted By Sophisticated Redneck
Here is mine with the Aero kit with rocker panels...

Here is mine with the Aero kit with rocker panels installed.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-24-2019, 12:29 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,885
Posted By Sophisticated Redneck
I have done it a few times on my 2012 50i,...

I have done it a few times on my 2012 50i, (144,000 miles) it can be super easy or a real pain in the ass, it all depends on what tools you have. Do it with just a ratchet, car jacks, and one of...
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