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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-29-2020, 06:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,649
Posted By VW-Fritzi
The Dremel trick worked on the tensioner, and I...

The Dremel trick worked on the tensioner, and I wrestled the O-ring in to place for the transfer pipe.

Now I’m faced with my next hurdle. I moved on to the valve stem seal project using the AGA...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-29-2020, 05:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,660
Posted By VW-Fritzi
I confirmed with URO that the flat side goes on...

I confirmed with URO that the flat side goes on the outside diameter of the O-ring. Took another stab at it and managed to muscle it into place. Transfer pipe installed and valley pan gasket...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-29-2020, 05:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,004
Posted By VW-Fritzi
Cutting a slot in the top of the bolt worked like...

Cutting a slot in the top of the bolt worked like a charm! It took a bit of acrobatics to get a Dremel down there and hold it in the right position, but I eventually got it. Thanks for the help!
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-24-2020, 10:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,004
Posted By VW-Fritzi
Oh, do you mean cut a slit in the end of the bolt...

Oh, do you mean cut a slit in the end of the bolt (the opposite end from the end where the Torx head is), so that a flathead screwdriver can be used on in from above? If so, very interesting. ...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-23-2020, 10:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,786
Posted By VW-Fritzi
I finished this job a while back, but thought I’d...

I finished this job a while back, but thought I’d report on what I did. I ended up removing that long through bolt. That allowed the support frame to swivel down and just enough out of the way that...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-23-2020, 10:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,649
Posted By VW-Fritzi
For the A/C belt tensioner, I can reach the...

For the A/C belt tensioner, I can reach the slotted bolt to loosen or remove it, but I can’t figure out how to reach the fixed bolt, which I’m guessing needs to be removed so the tensioner can slide...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-23-2020, 10:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,007
Posted By VW-Fritzi
So I let the car sit for a week, and came back to...

So I let the car sit for a week, and came back to tackle it again. I lifted the valve cover up and tried forcing it sideways, and all 4 of the the spark plug tubes popped out all at once! I think...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-23-2020, 10:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,660
Posted By VW-Fritzi
I’m talking about the largest O-ring that comes...

I’m talking about the largest O-ring that comes with the kit, pictured at upper left here:

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200224/3e473e9077ed6786821b95e3f6ae427f.jpg

I want to make sure I’m...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-23-2020, 09:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,004
Posted By VW-Fritzi
Help with accessory belt install?

I’m trying to install a new A/C accessory belt on an E70 N62tu. The tensioner is this model with a slotted bolt and a second fixed bolt.
...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-03-2020, 08:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,007
Posted By VW-Fritzi
Spark plug tubes/domes stuck to valve cover

I started on my project to replace the valve stem seals, but the spark plug tubes are stuck to the valve cover, so there's not enough room to maneuver the cover out.


I've tried sticking a deep...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-03-2020, 07:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,660
Posted By VW-Fritzi
URO coolant transfer pipe - can't seat o-ring

I'm in the middle of installing the URO collapsible coolant transfer pipe on my N62TU, but I can't seem to get the rubber o-ring that comes with the kit fully seated in the groove at the timing cover...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-02-2020, 06:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,649
Posted By VW-Fritzi
Yo Tacoma! I’ve dug myself a deep hole and need help getting out.

Doing a long list of repairs on my X5 4.8L V8 N62TU and I’m stuck on a number of issues that I can’t get past. Anyone in the Tacoma area that would be willing to lend a hand?

Here’s what I’m in...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-14-2019, 10:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,203
Posted By VW-Fritzi
Preventative Maintenance for E70 48i

I bought a 2007 X5 48i a year ago from a used car lot, which is now at just over 100,000 miles. They had no service records on it, so I have no idea what has been done on it in the past.


I've...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-25-2019, 04:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,786
Posted By VW-Fritzi
No, from the videos I’ve watched and the threads...

No, from the videos I’ve watched and the threads I’ve read, they all say that that thru-bolt doesn’t need to be removed. But I may try removing it and see what happens. I’m worried though about...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-20-2019, 02:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,786
Posted By VW-Fritzi
How to remove transfer case motor on E70?

I’m trying to remove the servo motor on the transfer case of my 2007 X5 4.8i E70, so I can replace the faulty gear. I’ve removed the 6 bolts holding the support beam for the transfer case, but there...
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