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Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 01-11-2012, 03:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,291
Posted By ih82lose
I have the same problem and am interested if...

I have the same problem and am interested if there is any information. (2005 3.0 x3, 107K)
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 04-25-2010, 11:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,434
Posted By ih82lose
Just took another look and found one bolt that...

Just took another look and found one bolt that may be the camber eccentric. It's the bolt below the lower shock mount bolt. Can anyone verify?

Here's a picture from the rear and a close-up of the...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 04-25-2010, 10:54 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,434
Posted By ih82lose
Rear camber adjustment?

Is there an eccentric bolt to adjust the camber in the rear of an X3? I adjusted the rear camber on an X5 with a single rear eccentric, but I cannot find an obvious bolt for camber adjustment on the...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 06-14-2009, 04:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,957
Posted By ih82lose
That looks great, @thlon. Do you have any more...

That looks great, @thlon. Do you have any more pictures of the rear? I'm thinking of doing this also. Did you have the bumpers sanded smooth before priming and paiinting, or just shot with the cast...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-18-2009, 12:25 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,208
Posted By ih82lose
I went through this exact thing last year. First...

I went through this exact thing last year. First of all, I wish you luck. That said, I was not lucky when mine failed. Similar scenario...stopped at a red light, let off the brake to go when the...
Forum: BMW SAV Items Wanted to Buy 10-25-2008, 05:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,147
Posted By ih82lose
Here are a set of cheap 19s. ...

Here are a set of cheap 19s.

http://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/pts/889545007.html
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 10-07-2008, 12:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,882
Posted By ih82lose
I traded my X5 with those wheels for an X3, but I...

I traded my X5 with those wheels for an X3, but I put the non-sport wheels back on before trading. I have a set of those 19s in my garage, and I was thinking of getting rid of them for cheap. I...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 08-30-2008, 01:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,219
Posted By ih82lose
Update: Pulled the trigger on an '05 X3 Thursday...

Update: Pulled the trigger on an '05 X3 Thursday night. The X5 must have known something was up because the check engine light came on when we were pulling up to the dealer.

I read the code and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-30-2008, 01:32 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,243
Posted By ih82lose
Update: Pulled the trigger on an '05 X3 Thursday...

Update: Pulled the trigger on an '05 X3 Thursday night. The X5 must have known something was up because the check engine light came on when we were pulling up to the dealer.

I read the code and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-23-2008, 03:58 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,243
Posted By ih82lose
Maybe I was not clear enough, or my words about...

Maybe I was not clear enough, or my words about reliability being most important are being read too literally. We are all BMW owners, so quality and luxury is something we all have a taste for. When...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-22-2008, 12:21 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,243
Posted By ih82lose
Thanks for all the responses. For the record, my...

Thanks for all the responses. For the record, my X5 is an 03 3.0i. It's pretty standard in terms of options. Cold weather package, no rear air suspension, no sport package.

It's great to hear...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 08-21-2008, 11:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,219
Posted By ih82lose
Thanks for all of the information so far. It is...

Thanks for all of the information so far. It is very helpful. I have read about some of the issues X3s have, but did not know the detailed information about the fixes and years affected. Being built...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 08-21-2008, 09:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,219
Posted By ih82lose
Considering trading the X5 for an X3...Opinions?

As the title states, I am considering trading the X5 for an X3. The X5 has been less than reliable, and we want something with a factory warranty (and less issues).

What is the opinion of the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-21-2008, 09:19 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,243
Posted By ih82lose
Considering trading the X5 for an X3...Opinions?

As the title states, I am considering trading the X5 for an X3. The X5 has been less than reliable, and we want something with a factory warranty (and less issues).

What is the opinion of the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-23-2008, 10:09 PM
Replies: 2,024
Views: 1,157,283
Posted By ih82lose
My 3.0i with 19" sport wheels. Not a lot of...

My 3.0i with 19" sport wheels.

Not a lot of mods, but I did have to replace the engine this year, so maybe next year.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-17-2008, 08:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,700
Posted By ih82lose
Thanks. About 15 minutes. Apparently the X...

Thanks. About 15 minutes.

Apparently the X does not like having all issues fixed. I just got back from limping the car home after a coolant hose let go.

I got the hose back in place once...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-17-2008, 06:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,700
Posted By ih82lose
Cracked belt tensioner

I replaced the alt belt tensioner and roller today because of a high pitched noise at idle. After inspecting the old tensioner, I noticed it was cracked on the back side of the pulley.

The...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-10-2008, 11:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,625
Posted By ih82lose
Could be the vanos. Is the sound coming from the...

Could be the vanos. Is the sound coming from the front of the valve cover?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-07-2008, 07:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,536
Posted By ih82lose
It can be and has been done. have you removed the...

It can be and has been done. have you removed the throttle body? Once the TB is out of the way, it's a clear shot to the 2 torx screws. that hold it on.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-18-2008, 09:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,201
Posted By ih82lose
I have those sport seats on my e46. They are...

I have those sport seats on my e46. They are pretty nice. I think I've seen someone here with them in their X. $450-500 seems about right.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-16-2008, 09:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,436
Posted By ih82lose
Thanks for all the replies. I have no idea...

Thanks for all the replies.

I have no idea on the extent of the damage. There are no symptoms other than a slight tapping that trends with the RPMs. Compression is good across all cylinders, so...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-15-2008, 08:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,436
Posted By ih82lose
Thanks for the replies. I have heard that the...

Thanks for the replies. I have heard that the engine can be transplanted into the e46, so maybe someone would be interested doing the minor repair and using it for that.

Maybe I'll try posting...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-13-2008, 10:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,436
Posted By ih82lose
What to do with an extra X5 engine?

Some of you may have seen my posts this winter about the CCV failure under extremely cold temperatures. Long story short, I had the engine replaced due to a slight knock that appeared after replacing...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-12-2008, 02:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 999
Posted By ih82lose
My wife drives the X5 and is uses less caution...

My wife drives the X5 and is uses less caution when going over rough roads. Her commute includes some back roads that are less than smooth, hence my concern.

Maybe I should just swap them out...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-12-2008, 01:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 999
Posted By ih82lose
Bent Wheels?

I just put on some 19" style 63 wheels on the X5 and the ride is a bit more harsh, so I am worried about them bending. Has anyone experienced a bent style 63?

I upgraded from the stock 17"...
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