Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
07-16-2024, 09:53 PM
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Couple things: when checking the timing with a...
Couple things: when checking the timing with a couple cranks, use the air pressure in the oil banjo connector to simulate oil pressure. If not, it thinks the lack of pressure is a signal and can...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-02-2024, 08:13 PM
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80stech andrewwynn Either of you or anytime...
80stech andrewwynn Either of you or anytime else seen where an M54 head won't hold timing? I do the BMW timing procedure in ISTA, put the head faceplate special tool on, torque the bolts to 5 then...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-26-2024, 09:28 PM
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-26-2024, 09:15 PM
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Replies: 17,640
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I know what you mean, nobody here does either....
I know what you mean, nobody here does either. I’m fortunate that Bimmerworld is in the same state, only a 4-5 hour drive, so ground shipping always means next day delivery. They’re good guys too,...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-25-2024, 08:47 PM
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Replies: 70
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Tricky crank no-start problem
Update: timing!
For those who posited timing as the issue, bravo! I don’t know if this is the smoking gun, but it makes sense, even why I had in the throttle body a couple weeks ago.
As some...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-25-2024, 08:35 PM
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-24-2024, 09:43 PM
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Replies: 70
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80stech Thanks for the clarification. On the...
80stech Thanks for the clarification. On the lapping, that’s interesting and worth bearing in mind. I did as advised by my dad and a Toyota mechanic in the family, I’d only done SBC valves on iron...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-24-2024, 05:39 PM
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Replies: 70
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I pulled my notes and when looking for the GAS...
I pulled my notes and when looking for the GAS cam removal/installation/timing instructions, I found where I printed out the ISTA instructions for timing and I have a check mark by each step, so I...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-24-2024, 05:34 PM
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Replies: 70
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-24-2024, 04:51 PM
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Replies: 70
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-24-2024, 04:51 PM
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Replies: 17,640
Views: 3,753,857
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-24-2024, 04:45 PM
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Replies: 70
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Thanks for the feedback and ideas, 80stech. I...
Thanks for the feedback and ideas, 80stech. I learned how to work on cars starting in the early 80s, first on a 52 Ferguson tractor, then my 70 Chevelle. My father said I couldn’t drive it until I...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-23-2024, 10:06 PM
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Replies: 70
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Mein BMW läuft wie Scheiße
I could do compression tests on my Hondas. I've not spent much time under the hood of those; they just run. I did several compression checks on this engine when it was running before removing it...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-23-2024, 09:49 PM
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Replies: 70
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I think it's compression
I took the belt off, rotated the engine until Cyl 1 was top dead center, checked the timing mark, and it was spot on—then I realized that it had nothing to do with the cam timing, only the crank...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-23-2024, 04:17 PM
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Replies: 70
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All of those involve opening up the head, so...
All of those involve opening up the head, so another question: which do you think is easier, removing the head while still in the car, or yanking the engine?
I'm leaning towards just pulling the...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-23-2024, 04:06 PM
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Replies: 70
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When you said spark gap earlier I was thinking...
When you said spark gap earlier I was thinking gapping the plug like I used to do on small block Chevies. I think you mean measuring the spark length with something like https://a.co/d/2LiOaHi. I...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-23-2024, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 70
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-23-2024, 01:01 PM
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Replies: 70
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This time with image links
I used the image tags from the editor, sorry about the pics now showing up; at least the video link worked. The pics were just from the Foxwell, showing that there isn't anything reporting I feel...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-23-2024, 12:30 PM
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Smells like teen spirit... I mean gas.
Neither of us is happy...
The spark plugs smell strongly of fuel, and the wideband O2 says 7.89 AFR, so I think it's getting fuel. The thing is, the engine sounds mostly the same whether I have...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-23-2024, 12:24 PM
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Replies: 70
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Beer break
I agree with the beer break or asking the Captain to come by for a visit...
I installed an analog fuel gauge inline under the hood and have a pressure tester that connects to the Schrader valve on...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-22-2024, 11:35 PM
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M54 drools oil sometimes
M54s drip oil like a drooling drunk sometimes. One needs to be liberal with the RTV, good gaskets, keep an eye on the mains. I've not seen issues before on the gasket where the oil assembly attaches...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-22-2024, 11:12 PM
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Replies: 70
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Got my nt710 today, it's very nice
I have to say I'm pleased with all the nt710 offers, even though the interface takes a little getting used to, and updates took forever. I got the nt710 over the 520 or 624 because of the extra...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-21-2024, 08:10 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 9,358
EWS test
I read about that test as a precursor to ordering they're kit. I haven't pulled the EWS but I'll try this before I take the head off and go down the compression route, and after I see what the nt710...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-21-2024, 08:04 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 9,358
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-21-2024, 07:28 PM
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