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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-04-2025, 07:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 617
Posted By Effduration
thanks for sharing that E70 rear bearing video. ...

thanks for sharing that E70 rear bearing video.
looks exactly like the process Andrew used in his DIY..
Andrew cuts a slot in the bearing bolts to make it easier reinstall (and remove) them.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-03-2025, 10:33 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 617
Posted By Effduration
See AWR’s DIY for rear wheel bearing. He came up...

See AWR’s DIY for rear wheel bearing. He came up with a way to get to the pesky four torx bolts that hold the rear bearings to carrier WITHOUT removing exhaust or most of the rear suspension as BMW...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-27-2025, 09:42 AM
Replies: 17,448
Views: 3,413,415
Posted By Effduration
Can you please keep us informed? I am about to...

Can you please keep us informed? I am about to tackle rear bearings using AWR-DIY and woudl be eager to hear what you encounter. MY rear subframe is very rusty.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-26-2025, 04:10 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,291
Posted By Effduration
Give it up for X5chemist....

Give it up for X5chemist....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-26-2025, 07:27 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 668
Posted By Effduration
CVJ Axles in Denver area sells quality rebuilt...

CVJ Axles in Denver area sells quality rebuilt axles. I have used them several times with good outcomes. I think they may only rebuild genuine BMW axles.

https://www.cvjreman.com/
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-04-2025, 03:00 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,334
Posted By Effduration
What about the visor test? Did you try it? ...

What about the visor test? Did you try it?

If it works, it is an even lower cost way - uh, free... to rule out the Ignition switch..
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-04-2025, 10:09 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,334
Posted By Effduration
Why don't you rule out a bad ignition switch with...

Why don't you rule out a bad ignition switch with the visor test...

Start the car, then lower the visor and open/close the vanity mirror a few times. Try it on both visors. If any of your symptoms...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-02-2025, 05:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,114
Posted By Effduration
That could be a lot of things... Please help us...

That could be a lot of things...
Please help us help you and tell us what you have done.

I would:

- Clean out idle speed control valve. I might also unplug it while idling to see if there...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-02-2025, 03:55 PM
Replies: 17,448
Views: 3,413,415
Posted By Effduration
"Axles in place"? Do you mean released from the...

"Axles in place"? Do you mean released from the hub? Meaning not in the spline?

I haven't read TIS, but Andrew's wheel bearing DIY indicated that you have to push the hub end of the axles...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-02-2025, 10:24 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,114
Posted By Effduration
Video Unavailable to me also. Care to describe...

Video Unavailable to me also. Care to describe the issue? Even with the video it may help us understand.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-02-2025, 09:51 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,114
Posted By Effduration
Is there a link ? what is the problem?

Is there a link ?

what is the problem?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-02-2025, 09:39 AM
Replies: 17,448
Views: 3,413,415
Posted By Effduration
Do you mean pull the whole knuckle or wheel...

Do you mean pull the whole knuckle or wheel assembly out as a unit?...Like the pic below but with axle attached? Would you reuse the knuckle? or source a decent used one and replace bearings? I do...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-02-2025, 08:29 AM
Replies: 17,448
Views: 3,413,415
Posted By Effduration
Andrew I was also planning to replace both rear...

Andrew I was also planning to replace both rear wheel bearings using your DIY (hopefully without removing suspension or exhaust), But I encountered a seized axle nut and slowly backed away..

I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-01-2025, 09:25 PM
Replies: 17,448
Views: 3,413,415
Posted By Effduration
2005 X5 3.0 with 175k miles. I have owned it...

2005 X5 3.0 with 175k miles. I have owned it 5yrs or so and it has lived its whole life in rusty New England.

-replace rotted front subframe*
-oil pan - remove, clean, re-gasket
-new...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-15-2025, 04:39 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,905
Posted By Effduration
Thanks for sharing....That FAG 6007.C3 bearing is...

Thanks for sharing....That FAG 6007.C3 bearing is $10 - $15 while the complete carrier or "bracket" is close to $200...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-14-2025, 10:29 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,787
Posted By Effduration
How is your oil pan gasket?? Seems like a good...

How is your oil pan gasket?? Seems like a good time to replace it.

Maybe engine mounts also? But think about that carefully. On my '05 3.0, I am replacing my front subframe, and live in a rusty...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-14-2025, 10:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,043
Posted By Effduration
Just did this...there is a ledge on the outside...

Just did this...there is a ledge on the outside of the rear of the pan, that you can gently pry against without damaging the mating surface.

If you have all the bolts out ( I initially missed one...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-14-2025, 08:20 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,905
Posted By Effduration
The Genuine BMW part looks like it is still...

The Genuine BMW part looks like it is still available from FCP Euro, and several other sellers...even Amazon.

Part # 31507503115

I have my E53 3.0 front drivetrain apart right now replacing...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-27-2025, 04:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,338
Posted By Effduration
Yeah, I use a LED adapter, like the Curt 57003...

Yeah, I use a LED adapter, like the Curt 57003 with my factory harness, module, and trailer with LED lights... Works great...I'll see if I can find exactly which LED adapter I have.. I know it is a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-17-2025, 02:00 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,431
Posted By Effduration
And I would do both the headlight and the trailer...

And I would do both the headlight and the trailer hitch installation. They take about the same amount of time.

Factory (Westfalia) tow hitch?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-17-2025, 01:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,431
Posted By Effduration
I use the multi-step 3M kit mounted in a drill...

I use the multi-step 3M kit mounted in a drill followed by two coats of spray-on headlight coating from Meguire's

https://a.co/d/aDxQQCL
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-02-2025, 08:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 424
Posted By Effduration
I don't have the factory head thickness. But AW's...

I don't have the factory head thickness. But AW's data seems plausible. We have tried to measure the thickness of just the mating surface of an M54 cylinder head but there is not a smooth, recessed...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-12-2025, 03:02 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,474
Posted By Effduration
I've owned two E53's and several other E39 E46,...

I've owned two E53's and several other E39 E46, etc.

I would sell it. If you are dying to own one, sell this one for big money ($20k+) and go buy a used one with 150k miles from a rust free...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-03-2025, 02:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 427
Posted By Effduration
yes have a search of this forum.. A member in...

yes have a search of this forum.. A member in Florida IIRC had an M57 and transmission shipped from the UK and installed it.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-28-2025, 05:35 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,309
Posted By Effduration
Lifetime warranty...Keep your receipt and the...

Lifetime warranty...Keep your receipt and the warranty -which you can download/print off the Amazon website- where you can find them.

But i bet that fan will last longer than the car.
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