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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-12-2023, 01:29 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,679
Posted By Lucas.ua
I have everything on its own rad. Engine and...

I have everything on its own rad. Engine and trans have their own thermostat too.
No more plastic ! Which also raises the cooling pack a lot
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-12-2023, 01:22 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,679
Posted By Lucas.ua
That looks neat! Nice guard up front too....

That looks neat! Nice guard up front too. Selfmade?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-12-2023, 01:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,679
Posted By Lucas.ua
Thanks for the compliment! Much appreciated So...

Thanks for the compliment! Much appreciated
So an issue with adapting those l322 parts is. The suspension will not match up at all. If you compare them from underneath everything is basically...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-25-2023, 09:37 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,679
Posted By Lucas.ua
Yeah that seems kinda high. I payed about 800 for...

Yeah that seems kinda high. I payed about 800 for 5.
I’m guessing you’re in the us. Why not look for a set cragars? Summit has all kinds of sizes available.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-25-2023, 08:43 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,679
Posted By Lucas.ua
Hi! I have no idea what car they are supposed to...

Hi! I have no idea what car they are supposed to fit. I adapted the e53 to the Chevy standard so I just ordered a set that would fit my car.
They are from “Goss” and are called “soft 8 hole” at...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-15-2023, 04:03 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,987
Posted By Lucas.ua
Oh boy have I done a ton of steering stuff on the...

Oh boy have I done a ton of steering stuff on the e53 lately. Dissected every piece of it.
Always start with cleaning the universal joint with a ton of brake clean. You will not believe how much...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-15-2023, 10:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 383
Posted By Lucas.ua
Thanks! Just the fact that they switched from...

Thanks!
Just the fact that they switched from a brass or other pliable metals to a thermosetting plastic. I enjoy rebuilding the old old balljoints where you can just replace a brass cup after 20...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-15-2023, 09:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 383
Posted By Lucas.ua
Oh I’d love to see XD wanna see some Ukrainian...

Oh I’d love to see XD wanna see some Ukrainian highways now? Hahaha sometimes the road is just gone (oopsie)


Also bad and sad news. I just cut into a brand new lemforder.
A lot less plastic…....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-15-2023, 09:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 383
Posted By Lucas.ua
Oh I’d love to see XD wanna see some Ukrainian...

Oh I’d love to see XD wanna see some Ukrainian highways now? Hahaha sometimes the road is just gone (oopsie)


Also bad and sad news. I just cut into a brand new lemforder.
A lot less plastic…....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-15-2023, 09:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 383
Posted By Lucas.ua
Would be cool to make a full comparison list with...

Would be cool to make a full comparison list with pictures!

I mean on the one end as a “spacer” I’d be fine with the plastic piece since it puts zero force on the bottom of the arm. But the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-15-2023, 08:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 383
Posted By Lucas.ua
Dissected some control arms….

Well I finally found out why these moog arms are just junk…..

Took one apart cause I wanted to mix and match some parts. Took an old moog control arm apart to figure out the best way to take some...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-07-2023, 08:42 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,679
Posted By Lucas.ua
Pics of what precisely? I post pics of almost...

Pics of what precisely?
I post pics of almost everything
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-07-2023, 08:41 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,679
Posted By Lucas.ua
Thanks a ton !! Why not slap a turbo(bigger...

Thanks a ton !!
Why not slap a turbo(bigger turbo) on yours as well?!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-06-2023, 02:11 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,679
Posted By Lucas.ua
Well it has been a while. Some progress updates...

Well it has been a while. Some progress updates with pictures I guess are needed.

The biggest headache I ran in to was the steering shaft never ever fitting again.
I’ll spare you the 37...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-04-2023, 08:57 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,139
Posted By Lucas.ua
Oh crap yeah that’s an expensive one for shipping...

Oh crap yeah that’s an expensive one for shipping and such XD
I’m about to throw a full set away but not sure if it makes sense for you even if you got it for free…
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-04-2023, 08:51 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,139
Posted By Lucas.ua
Where in Europe are you about? I’ve got a full...

Where in Europe are you about? I’ve got a full set left over
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-04-2023, 03:49 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,679
Posted By Lucas.ua
Pretty well. Making custom rocksliders/sills and...

Pretty well. Making custom rocksliders/sills and did a full 3/5 mill plating of the whole bottom of the car.
Biggest issue I ran into was the steering shaft. Found some stuff that should work but...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-13-2023, 10:17 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,493
Posted By Lucas.ua
Also check for aluminium anywhere. I’ve seen them...

Also check for aluminium anywhere. I’ve seen them run like this with burned pistons…. Not saying that’s definitely the problem but worth to check at least!

Hope she’s not badly hurt!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-02-2023, 02:04 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,595
Posted By Lucas.ua
Does the pedal stay firm without the vacuum...

Does the pedal stay firm without the vacuum support to it? Or not? If it still feels soft then there’s still air somewhere in the system unfortunately
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-01-2023, 06:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 330
Posted By Lucas.ua
Cut and replace would be the easiest way....

Cut and replace would be the easiest way. Replacing all of that is a lot of work. Scrapyard or part out cars will be your best option.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-30-2023, 02:26 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,633
Posted By Lucas.ua
Yes it’s the induction charger as well. Correct

Yes it’s the induction charger as well. Correct
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-30-2023, 02:09 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,633
Posted By Lucas.ua
Crazy that the ews receiver would cause that but...

Crazy that the ews receiver would cause that but the diagnosis seems obvious the way you describe it!
Yes it just pops off and requires no coding etc to get working. Maybe for funzies you could...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-22-2023, 05:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 401
Posted By Lucas.ua
Hey Jeff Sounds like a solid plan....

Hey Jeff

Sounds like a solid plan. Especially if it’s still the original loom and you get these ghostlike symptoms.

No pm at all on my end….
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-21-2023, 03:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 543
Posted By Lucas.ua
I have that option as well. Someone drove it off...

I have that option as well. Someone drove it off with their van. Insurance replaced it for a brand new one. You should see the prices of a mirror with that option! Haha. Almost 2200€ for one complete...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-21-2023, 03:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 401
Posted By Lucas.ua
Yeah it sounds like wiring that way. If you...

Yeah it sounds like wiring that way. If you measure the resistance on them don’t forget to move and shake the cables. It’s also simple to take out and bench test.
Cleaning those piezo’s only works...
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