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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-20-2024, 04:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 703
Posted By AlpineAce
Ok, I read up on the alternator Gasket, However,...

Ok, I read up on the alternator Gasket, However, there is still a stream of fresh oil coming from somewhere on the upper half of the bellhousing area some how
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-19-2024, 09:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 703
Posted By AlpineAce
Just by feel, seemed to be from somehwere here in...

Just by feel, seemed to be from somehwere here in the red box
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-19-2024, 09:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 703
Posted By AlpineAce
I honestly dont recall if I put RTV or not, but...

I honestly dont recall if I put RTV or not, but it doesnt appear to be coming from the gasktet area, the the Cam notch "U" fillers seem dry.

Im not 100% familiar with this engine, more familiar...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-19-2024, 07:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 703
Posted By AlpineAce
where is the oil leak??

I have a serious oil leak, leaving a trail of oil and having to at a couple qts in 20mi!!!

But where is is coming from? I see a slight leak on one of the front timing covers, but its no where...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-02-2024, 05:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,396
Posted By AlpineAce
Ok just, started it up, put a meter on it, looks...

Ok just, started it up, put a meter on it, looks like im only getting 11.6v
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-02-2024, 02:47 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,396
Posted By AlpineAce
any chance that can be done without removing the...

any chance that can be done without removing the alt?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-02-2024, 02:46 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,396
Posted By AlpineAce
one thing I don't know if its related or not, but...

one thing I don't know if its related or not, but every once in a while the Nav headunit would sometimes cut out(it would stay "On" but no audio... or sometimes would have audio but none of the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-02-2024, 02:28 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,396
Posted By AlpineAce
OK I finally had a chance to mess with the car,...

OK I finally had a chance to mess with the car, just barely.
I put the car on the charger, connected the positive right at the battery.
let it charge for a couple hours. then I turned the key and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-06-2023, 01:29 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,396
Posted By AlpineAce
The thing that I dont get is, wouldnt I have had...

The thing that I dont get is, wouldnt I have had the "bat" light come on before? some kind of sign? this was almost instant. even if the alternator died, should have run for a few minutes with the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-21-2023, 09:00 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,396
Posted By AlpineAce
Arrow car just totally died

Hey Guys, Im new here, My previous car being an e39 540.

So I got this 06 4.8is this past spring. and a handful of minor issues, but it was fairly reliable. until a couple weeks ago, when at a...
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