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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-18-2008, 11:42 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,154
Posted By Steelhead
How do you removed the A-pillar ? I have also a...

How do you removed the A-pillar ? I have also a leak but drains works OK.
I suspect the tubes to be disconnected in the pillar
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-10-2007, 08:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,690
Posted By Steelhead
I bought a hitch, not OEM but good quality and it...

I bought a hitch, not OEM but good quality and it is mount as solid as OEM. Everything was working fine and I tow a 4800 lbs boat almost every week in the hills with my x5 3.0. All lights worked fine...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-10-2007, 01:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,576
Posted By Steelhead
Just done that. Like new now! thanks

Just done that. Like new now!

thanks
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-10-2007, 12:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,576
Posted By Steelhead
driver side mirror loose

Don't know why but my mirror is shaking on the driver side. There is a little loose in the elbow. Somebody can help me ?

thanks
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-13-2007, 10:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,475
Posted By Steelhead
94,000 miles on mine. I changed CV joint, ball...

94,000 miles on mine. I changed CV joint, ball joints, spark plugs and the PCV valv (has frozen last winter).
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-10-2007, 08:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 870
Posted By Steelhead
hard door handles on 3.0 2002

Hi,
All the 4 handles of my X5 are pretty hard to open. Is somebody knows what to do ?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-09-2007, 12:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,272
Posted By Steelhead
Smile Just made the job with Maguiar's PlastX and...

Just made the job with Maguiar's PlastX and results are very good. I'd say improved by 50%. The best result was obtained on the black plastic trims between and around the windows. Those are back to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-03-2007, 03:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,272
Posted By Steelhead
No condensation. It is a 2002 3.0. Just normal...

No condensation. It is a 2002 3.0. Just normal wear because I do 8 miles a day in gravel road and dust is like sand paper over the time on the plastic
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-03-2007, 03:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,272
Posted By Steelhead
Angry X5 LIGHT PLASTIC COVER

Hi,
Is it possible to change only the transparent covers on the front lights ?
Mine starts to be a bit foggy and I hate it .

thanks
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-29-2007, 03:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,166
Posted By Steelhead
X5 3.0 oil consumption vs towing

Hi,
I have a X5 3.0 2002 and I use to tow my boat with it (4800 lbs total).
Last week-end, I made a trip in Northern Quebec and the road to get there is VERY hilly. Everything goes well. I used the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-20-2007, 10:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,018
Posted By Steelhead
Smile Again about tranny

Hi,
Most of the comments here on tranny reliability are negative. I would like to hear about you bimmers that never had problems with it even at high mileage ? Mine is still working well and I am at...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-13-2007, 01:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,118
Posted By Steelhead
You guys in Alberta doing so much money with the...

You guys in Alberta doing so much money with the petrol. That's probably the reason you don't pay PST. Here we pay both on about everything. 14% total of taxes. Do you want to know the worse ?...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-13-2007, 08:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,213
Posted By Steelhead
Don't have a pic of the boat rigged but here is...

Don't have a pic of the boat rigged but here is the girl
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-12-2007, 04:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,213
Posted By Steelhead
X5 = nice towing vehicle

I'm from Quebec and I just bought a boat in North Carolina. I have a 3.0 2002 and I was a bit unsafe about towing a 4500-4800 lbs boat on trailer. Especially for a 1250 miles run.

I can tell you...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-12-2007, 03:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,118
Posted By Steelhead
I bought my X5 in Missouri last year. No duty to...

I bought my X5 in Missouri last year. No duty to pay at custom even if it is a german car because the X5 is built in USA. I had to pay GST at the border + 224$ inspection fees + 100$ extra for air...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-21-2007, 09:40 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 23,479
Posted By Steelhead
I had the same problem last month on my 3.0 2002....

I had the same problem last month on my 3.0 2002. I'm leaving in Quebec and -25 C is pretty common temperature during the nights. The PCV valv freezed solid and had to change it (modified version)...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-18-2007, 08:01 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,156
Posted By Steelhead
I have a 2002 3.0 with 85K and plan to tow my new...

I have a 2002 3.0 with 85K and plan to tow my new boat with it. Total weight is 5200 lbs which means a little over capacity. I have a 6000 lbs class hitch and brake controller installed. My main...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-14-2007, 08:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 984
Posted By Steelhead
I know they changed the gasket and replaced the...

I know they changed the gasket and replaced the PCV valv and a couple of hoses. The new BMW valv is full insulated (BMW issued a service note about that potential problem on the valv and changed the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-13-2007, 10:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 984
Posted By Steelhead
Fortunatly, I did not make a long ride with this...

Fortunatly, I did not make a long ride with this high oil pressure. The oil start lightly to exit by the gasket but due to the fact that the gasket may have expend a bit, they decided to change it.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-12-2007, 08:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 984
Posted By Steelhead
In fact, it is the first winter for this X5 ! I...

In fact, it is the first winter for this X5 ! I bought it in Arkansas last July. Consequence of canadian winter: had to change valv cover gasket due to excess pressure a month ago because the ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-12-2007, 08:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 984
Posted By Steelhead
Little vibrations and other questions from a new bimmer

I have a 2002 3.0 automatic with 86K. I don't know if I'm just freaking for nothing but I feel a little vibration in the steering and in the throttle pad and the steering looks a bit loose some time....
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