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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-06-2025, 05:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 875
Posted By Diesel Spectre
Reserve for solution

Reserve for solution
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-06-2025, 05:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 875
Posted By Diesel Spectre
Diesel 200 miles till no start help

Hey all,
I’ve searched and there’s a plethora of threads but it’s too much to pars through. Warning came on as soon as I left work starting the 200 mile countdown. I have a 150 mile round trip so...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-13-2024, 08:29 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,690
Posted By Diesel Spectre
There are still federal emissions laws to contend...

There are still federal emissions laws to contend with. I understand the federal enforcement aspect is “targeted “ really only toward those who chose to boast or share their endeavors but breaking...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-12-2024, 12:40 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,690
Posted By Diesel Spectre
Update for those that followed along. It’s been...

Update for those that followed along.
It’s been about a month and it’s working great. I hear a little exhaust noise coming from the gasket on the short pipe that holds the scr metering valve. I knew...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-09-2024, 11:44 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,690
Posted By Diesel Spectre
It’s alive!!! So the cleaning went well. They...

It’s alive!!!
So the cleaning went well. They were able to clean the dpf and get the resistance through the filter cut in half. Their machine backwashes with a mild solvent (for ash) and uses...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-04-2024, 08:31 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,690
Posted By Diesel Spectre
I did hear back from the dpf eBay seller. They...

I did hear back from the dpf eBay seller. They offered to take it back but no details on that resolution yet. They didn’t offer to send a replacement. I’ll let you all know what happens with the OE...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-04-2024, 09:58 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,690
Posted By Diesel Spectre
You would really think in todays world that a...

You would really think in todays world that a metal manufacturer would have better quality control than this, especially given the work involved in getting this particular part out and back in. Where...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-03-2024, 07:16 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,690
Posted By Diesel Spectre
Another update and man it’s not going well. Took...

Another update and man it’s not going well. Took everything out down to the oil return line, replaced it with new (not from ECS) and replaced all the gaskets on the rebuild. I just couldn’t see...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-27-2024, 01:03 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,690
Posted By Diesel Spectre
So I had the idea to cut the return tube in the...

So I had the idea to cut the return tube in the most accessible spot and throw together a -10 ptfe lined stainless oil drain hose. Got all the supplies this morning and got to work. Line looks good...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-25-2024, 08:16 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,690
Posted By Diesel Spectre
No heat yet. I don’t know how much I want to...

No heat yet. I don’t know how much I want to trust that though. These gaskets are layered steel and clearly crush to seal. Is it worth doing all that work a third time for 2 gaskets? I’ll read up a...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-25-2024, 06:56 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,690
Posted By Diesel Spectre
I’ve done some homework and it appears the part I...

I’ve done some homework and it appears the part I require is 11427808154. I’m totally defeated at this point. I’m seriously looking at removing both turbos and replacing all those gaskets and doing...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-25-2024, 03:55 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,690
Posted By Diesel Spectre
I cleaned up the old oil return line out of...

I cleaned up the old oil return line out of curiosity and I have doubts about its serviceability. It pitted pretty heavily and although the id cleaned out well with brake clean, I don’t trust the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-25-2024, 02:18 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,690
Posted By Diesel Spectre
I’ve spoken with ecs via chat and email and...

I’ve spoken with ecs via chat and email and they’re investigating. Ive been doing business with them since they started and have never had anything like this happen. To give them the benefit of...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-25-2024, 02:09 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,690
Posted By Diesel Spectre
Huge roadblock today. Got the filtered air...

Huge roadblock today. Got the filtered air pipe/tube installed and buttoned everything up on top. Cleaned off the LP egr valve to reinstall. Went to install and the oil drain tube is in the way. It’s...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-24-2024, 09:08 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,690
Posted By Diesel Spectre
Everything was wet today between the rain and...

Everything was wet today between the rain and melting snow so I put off the subframe project and wrapped up almost everything up top. Torqued the turbochargers to the manifold (4 corners of large...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-23-2024, 07:23 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,690
Posted By Diesel Spectre
Yeah, I’m hopeful but knowing the difference...

Yeah, I’m hopeful but knowing the difference between OE & aftermarket catalytic converters , I’d guess they skimped on everything they could with respect to precious metal content. The welds are…...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-23-2024, 12:01 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,690
Posted By Diesel Spectre
I got one off eBay, new. I figured it’s nowhere...

I got one off eBay, new. I figured it’s nowhere near equivalent quality but I intend to find somewhere that can clean the old one and have it on standby if the eBay unit crapped the mattress. It’s...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-22-2024, 09:58 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,690
Posted By Diesel Spectre
There’s still snow on the ground here so progress...

There’s still snow on the ground here so progress was slow today. I was able to get the oil drain tube clamps tight. Got the exhaust pushed back on the DPF and clamped. Got the new DEF metering valve...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-20-2024, 04:48 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,690
Posted By Diesel Spectre
That’s actually the reason I’m replacing it. I...

That’s actually the reason I’m replacing it. I broke the nipple taking it off. It was still functional, just too old and brittle to be messed with so it gave up. I still have to get the remainder of...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-20-2024, 03:11 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,690
Posted By Diesel Spectre
I’ve been at it for about 40 min. per evening...

I’ve been at it for about 40 min. per evening this week (all the daylight I had left after work). Lower turbo was hung but not tightened. Oil return line (lower half) was installed and tightened. New...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-16-2024, 12:49 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,690
Posted By Diesel Spectre
Haha. Such is life 13brian. Sometimes it’s smooth...

Haha. Such is life 13brian. Sometimes it’s smooth and you float passively and peacefully down the river. Sometimes it requires “violence of action”, force of will, sacrifice , and a bigger effing...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-15-2024, 01:05 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,690
Posted By Diesel Spectre
Soo…. It was a long weekend. Nothing seemed to...

Soo….
It was a long weekend. Nothing seemed to go easy. I got the manifold pained “flame proof” white. Got it reinstalled to the head. The torque for those studs is 19nm. I had to run out and pick...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-13-2024, 06:42 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,690
Posted By Diesel Spectre
FYI: those mandrel/collet/drill chuck type stud...

FYI: those mandrel/collet/drill chuck type stud extractors are awesome. I had 4 studs that I fought with for a bit and instead of the usual “break em off and drill em out” routine, I bought an...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-13-2024, 03:14 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,690
Posted By Diesel Spectre
Gotta find a new picture hosting service because...

Gotta find a new picture hosting service because I have some things to share.
Got the manifold back and it’s nice. They did an excellent job and actually blasted the whole thing for me. I cleaned...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-11-2024, 08:30 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,690
Posted By Diesel Spectre
So I’ve got a few exhaust manifold studs that are...

So I’ve got a few exhaust manifold studs that are still in the head. I tried those external bolt extractors tonight without success. I’ll try a collet type tomorrow. If that doesn’t work, I guess I’m...
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