Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
04-16-2011, 02:14 AM
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CV boot repair is done.
The 30 min CV boot...
CV boot repair is done.
The 30 min CV boot repair trick took me a few hours. http://www.xoutpost.com/images/smilies/rofl.gif Oh well.
I had to go out and get a crowbar from home depot. I needed...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
04-15-2011, 04:07 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,647
I am trying out these:
Used Mazda CX9 ...
I am trying out these:
Used Mazda CX9
Used Toyota Highlander
New Kia Sorento LX
All V6 and all have 3 row.
I need to test drive the Sorento, but I am leaning towards that one. Nice...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
04-14-2011, 09:04 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,647
So Long
I am at the end of my journey with my X5. I am moving on to another family car. The X5 was a love hate relationship, but it never failed to put a smile on my face when I drove her.
I still have...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-11-2010, 08:08 PM
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Replies: 14
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Pic of Thermo with bad O ring
I did find the leaking O ring on the old thermo I removed.
http://www.xoutpost.com/members/luke-albums-stuff-picture1289-photo-5.jpg
Careful removing the metal clip, There is a Spring that...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-11-2010, 07:55 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,504
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has them for 67
I did not replace any o rings when I replaced the...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-11-2010, 06:53 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,504
Trans thermostat
On the 4.4 there is a trans themostat that goes to the trans cooler.
Part 15.
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-03-2010, 06:23 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,522
Only one side is smoking?
From what I remember the oil seperator would make both banks smoke since the intake manifold is shared by both banks on the v8.
Or maybe it just leaks into one side better.:dunno:
Also check...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-29-2010, 08:05 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 16,708
Hope this helps
I remove the electric box top then unclip (not the metal clips) the connectors from the inside of the electrical box.
The electrical box cover will come off with a little effort. I used a screw...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-23-2010, 02:18 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,237
Do you have a Fan Clutch Nut Wrench
This can be helpfull holding the water pump pully while removing the fan nut. (reverse thread)
I got mine from elpaso tools, but there are many others on ebay.
This makes the job a little...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
08-06-2010, 07:03 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 6,250
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-09-2010, 03:49 PM
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-19-2010, 05:35 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,504
It could be leaking from uptop
Anything leaking up by the trans thermostat will look like its leaking from the cooler. See if the leak is running down any coolant hoses from above and colloecting at the cooler.
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-16-2010, 12:14 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 810
Soon you will be an expert with those clips! I...
Soon you will be an expert with those clips! I ended up removing the the electrical box top and popping out the plastic connectors to give me a little more room. I think I could do it now without...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-13-2010, 11:23 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,214
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-12-2010, 11:07 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,214
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-11-2010, 03:47 PM
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Views: 1,214
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-23-2010, 08:16 PM
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Views: 16,708
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-17-2010, 02:58 PM
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Looks great. I just did mine too
I made mine silver. Took forever to dry.
Let me know if you have trouble putting the drivers side back on without the gasket falling out.
I had a rough time keeping the gaskets seated while...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-07-2009, 12:18 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,582
heater exchange
ok.
If your heater exchange it cracked, that will do it.
I wrapped a paper towel around the thermostat (part 15)and ran the truck for a little. No drips.
The then took off the paper towel...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-07-2009, 10:54 AM
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Replies: 5
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I think part 15 is leaking.
It drips down the line and collects at part 11 (oil cooling pipe).
At least on my truck, that was the problem. Here is a good look at the part.
Image Gallery(ES:37560): Thermostat...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-07-2009, 01:13 AM
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Replies: 5
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Are you leaking antifreeze?
If you are leaking anti freeze, it might be the thermostat.(not water pump thermo)
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-17-2009, 06:24 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,729
Pushing axle back into knuckle without hammer
Just a couple of notes on my repair.
I did not have to use a hammer and block of wood to put the knuckle and axle back together. I just line the axle up straight (like driving straight ahead) and...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-17-2009, 11:36 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,729
Did not use a hub puller or Air hammer
I was a little worried about the part where the axle is pushed away from the hub. Some use Claws, some use the one that attaches to lugs ( hard to find at local parts store) some use air hammer to...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
08-30-2009, 11:22 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,188
Other items too look at.
Hose 12 (Oil return hose) in the diagram is probably gone too. You cant see it because it is under the intake. But I don't know how you would replace it without taking off the intake.
An if you...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
08-28-2009, 10:39 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,522
Oil Sep return hose
Is it a 4.4?
Are you talking about this part? Part 9?
RealOEM.com BMW E53 X5 4.4i Crankcase-Ventilation/oil separator...
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