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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-03-2025, 05:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 460
Posted By Canadian_E53
Yes it seems it would be simpler to take one from...

Yes it seems it would be simpler to take one from an e53 chassis but none available in north America so with the cost of parts from overseas it would probably be more worthwhile to just ship an...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-03-2025, 08:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 460
Posted By Canadian_E53
M54 to M57 swap E53 X5

Hi all,

As I'm sure many of you know. No m57 e53s were sold in north America. Unless someone shipped one overseas back to North America we don't have them available used for purchase here.

Has...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-21-2025, 10:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,584
Posted By Canadian_E53
Seeing as how I did not want this to happen...

Seeing as how I did not want this to happen again, I was after a gauge system that I could install to alert the driver from potential overheating better than the stock gauges do. Being a diesel guy,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-21-2025, 10:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,584
Posted By Canadian_E53
One thing I was a bit worried about was how...

One thing I was a bit worried about was how warped the cylinder head was going to be and if it wasn’t going to be able to be saved. The machine shop told me it was about the max they would have...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-21-2025, 10:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,584
Posted By Canadian_E53
On my next maintenance session I decided to try...

On my next maintenance session I decided to try and tackle that oil leak from the beginning of ownership. I swapped out the oil filter housing gasket, vanos line, power steering hoses, power steering...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-20-2025, 10:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,701
Posted By Canadian_E53
Happy is your e53 an auto? If so how do you find...

Happy is your e53 an auto? If so how do you find it holds up to the supercharger? Do you have any vids of you "Rippin" in it? Just wondering what's possible with my 03 M54.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-20-2025, 10:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,139
Posted By Canadian_E53
I have had my wifes e53 on four jack stand...

I have had my wifes e53 on four jack stand several times (exhaust work, fuel filter, headers, engine work, etc). I typically use the front center jacking point directly under the engine as a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-19-2025, 11:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,701
Posted By Canadian_E53
From my understanding the timing is all set when...

From my understanding the timing is all set when the cams and vanos are all put in, then the slack is just taken up on the back of one of the guides with the tensioner. Even though there's a spring...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-19-2025, 08:25 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,701
Posted By Canadian_E53
Yep, I changed my tensioner spring last fall when...

Yep, I changed my tensioner spring last fall when I was chasing down some ticking noises in my M54. The new spring was a bit longer and more "springy".


As for the overheating...I've seen some...
Forum: BMW SAV Items for Sale 05-19-2025, 08:17 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,044
Posted By Canadian_E53
You get it off a parts car, or on FB marketplace?

You get it off a parts car, or on FB marketplace?
Forum: BMW SAV Items for Sale 05-19-2025, 08:15 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 771
Posted By Canadian_E53
Can you post a pic of it on the car. Just...

Can you post a pic of it on the car. Just wondering what kit it is/what it looks like.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-19-2025, 07:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,584
Posted By Canadian_E53
Hence why this is the "wife's car", because I...

Hence why this is the "wife's car", because I still get to enjoy it but drive my truck ;)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-18-2025, 11:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,584
Posted By Canadian_E53
As with any “new to me” car, I changed the oil...

As with any “new to me” car, I changed the oil right away and it got all new pads and rotors on all corners. So as we were preparing to move, we had a short heat wave come through and without my...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-18-2025, 10:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,584
Posted By Canadian_E53
Alright lets give the photos another shot and if...

Alright lets give the photos another shot and if that goes well I'll continue posting the rest of the story I had already pre-written in a word document... Here's the photos for the first post:...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-17-2025, 12:57 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 17,495
Posted By Canadian_E53
An m57 diesel e53 would be sweet but they never...

An m57 diesel e53 would be sweet but they never sold them in north America. When I went to latvia last year they were literally everywhere. E53s all over the place and a lot of them diesel and still...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-17-2025, 10:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,584
Posted By Canadian_E53
Well this is proving difficult...my images aren't...

Well this is proving difficult...my images aren't linking and I can't edit or delete my post....can a MOD please send me a DM to sort me out. Thanks....thought this would be a bit more intuitive.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-17-2025, 10:27 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,584
Posted By Canadian_E53
E53 X5 3.0is build thread – Schnitz

Hi everybody,

I wanted to start a “build thread” for my wife's car, as I’ve done a lot of work to it since purchasing it. We picked it up summer 2023 in Vancouver, BC before moving to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-17-2025, 10:04 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,732
Posted By Canadian_E53
I had a leak in my E53s washer reservoir tank...

I had a leak in my E53s washer reservoir tank because it was becoming over pressurized. The strainer cap was missing beneath the fill cap. It also acts as a vent preventing the system from becoming...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-17-2025, 10:02 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 17,495
Posted By Canadian_E53
Just go forced induction on your M54...that's...

Just go forced induction on your M54...that's what I want to do one day.. ;)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-15-2024, 09:15 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,262
Posted By Canadian_E53
Well got it back in, deleted the SAP, and then...

Well got it back in, deleted the SAP, and then loaded in the EU2 tune. Happy to say there is now no smell and no check engine lights after driving for about a week. Will have to dive into some DIY...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-09-2024, 08:47 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,262
Posted By Canadian_E53
Mocked up the cat last night, cut the mid pipe in...

Mocked up the cat last night, cut the mid pipe in two spots, tacked the new cat in place, then dropped the mid pipe to weld it solid all around. Putting it back in this morning, then going to flash...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-07-2024, 09:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,262
Posted By Canadian_E53
Alright so to nobody's surprise. I had fun with...

Alright so to nobody's surprise. I had fun with the headers and cat delete. I didn't think it would bother me so much but the smell of the deleted cats is getting to me. I don't like to smell it in...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-07-2024, 09:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 712
Posted By Canadian_E53
I'm right there with you. We've only had my wifes...

I'm right there with you. We've only had my wifes 2003 e53 for about a year and a half, and it's put me through hell and back...but it's a fantastic car when it's working correctly!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-03-2024, 09:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,262
Posted By Canadian_E53
Here's the YouTube vid of the install with some...

Here's the YouTube vid of the install with some before and after sound clips. The check engine light just came on with E9 and EA catalytic-converter efficiency codes. I suspected this may happen but...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-03-2024, 05:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,262
Posted By Canadian_E53
Not the prettiest welds but it's air tight and...

Not the prettiest welds but it's air tight and that's what is most important. I made a YouTube video I'll post the link here once it's finished uploading. It's got a few before and after clips of...
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