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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-15-2020, 03:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,655
Posted By Eric Giles
I echo the suggestions already made...replace the...

I echo the suggestions already made...replace the expansion tank and water pump...but also the thermostat while you have it all apart.

Since your new to BMW's I would also offer a...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-01-2019, 03:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,712
Posted By Eric Giles
The part number for the alternator you need is...

The part number for the alternator you need is 12317560985. It's the 180 amp alternator. I agree...it can be very confusing, and I have been thru all of this recently. Instead of just buying another...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-25-2019, 05:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 806
Posted By Eric Giles
E70 '08 Drivers seat stays in up/tilt position

Weird issue with an '08 X5 I picked up...all of the driver's power seat adjustments work...but if you press the switch to lower the seat all the way down, as soon as you release the switch it...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-16-2019, 02:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,699
Posted By Eric Giles
The reason is that the vehicle is an hour and a...

The reason is that the vehicle is an hour and a half away, is sitting at the edge of a field in south MS heat...knowing beforehand that it might not work saves me time and energy. Regardless, after...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-16-2019, 11:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,699
Posted By Eric Giles
Pre-LCI Gear selector/GWS replacement...coding required?

I have the opportunity to purchase an '08 pre-LCI 3.0 X5 with adaptive drive and sport button for the transmission (sport package equipped). One of the issues is that the gear shifter/selector lever...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-24-2016, 03:54 PM
Replies: 283
Views: 72,829
Posted By Eric Giles
I have this one, and it is relatively low...

I have this one, and it is relatively low profile.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B011NSX27A/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It have the Eonon for the E46, and I use OBD Fusion...
Forum: BMW SAV Items Wanted to Buy 09-08-2016, 05:58 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 782
Posted By Eric Giles
WTB E53 Titanium Silver exterior door handles

Looking to replace the basic black exterior door handles on my '01 X5. If anyone has all four of the exterior door handles in titanium silver, please let me know.

Thanks,

Eric
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-29-2016, 10:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,444
Posted By Eric Giles
At around 4pm today, we officially finished the...

At around 4pm today, we officially finished the engine swap. I spent the day reinstalling the passenger drive axle (it gave me fits, so we wound up removing the shaft from the hub and it popped right...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-29-2016, 10:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,444
Posted By Eric Giles
Actually, I am somewhat ashamed to say that I...

Actually, I am somewhat ashamed to say that I didn't. I honestly didn't even thing about it..I was more worried about getting everything back together. I will probably have to replace both of the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-29-2016, 10:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,444
Posted By Eric Giles
The longest I could find at the local hardware...

The longest I could find at the local hardware store was M12 with 1.75 thread pitch, 90mm length. Those worked, but my friend had some that were more like 130mm long. I am not sure where he got them,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-29-2016, 12:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 860
Posted By Eric Giles
I saw an advertisement on TV for that product...

I saw an advertisement on TV for that product today. I will definitely be trying it out very soon.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-28-2016, 10:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,444
Posted By Eric Giles
Overall, yes I think so. I got the idea from...

Overall, yes I think so. I got the idea from Nathan's DIY Garage YouTube channel, where he was pulling a motor in an E53 4.4i in his yard. He said he's done it both ways and this way was the best.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-28-2016, 09:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,240
Posted By Eric Giles
It's always tough to diagnose an issue remotely,...

It's always tough to diagnose an issue remotely, but my first thought is that this might be a slight Vanos rattle. With the engine running, put your hand on the front of the engine directly on top of...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-28-2016, 09:28 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,444
Posted By Eric Giles
That's a good question...it really depends on a...

That's a good question...it really depends on a few things. Once all of this is completed and I have some time, I am going to remove the head from the block to see what is cracked, warped, etc. If...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-28-2016, 01:07 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,444
Posted By Eric Giles
We got started today around 11am. The main goal...

We got started today around 11am. The main goal was to get the oil pan swapped over, all wiring back onto the replacement engine, reinstall the transmission onto the engine and get the entire...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-28-2016, 12:56 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,444
Posted By Eric Giles
Update on the project: We worked from 6pm Friday...

Update on the project: We worked from 6pm Friday evening to 2am Saturday morning, then started again around 11am Saturday and had to stop around 4:30 that afternoon. We actually got a great deal...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-27-2016, 06:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 956
Posted By Eric Giles
No need to put the motor at TDC, no need for any...

No need to put the motor at TDC, no need for any special tools, calibration, etc. It's actually a very simple job on the M54.

Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-26-2016, 09:44 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,444
Posted By Eric Giles
'01 X5 3.0i engine replacement project

As mentioned in my post here http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/x5-e53-forum/104421-after-five-years-away-im-back-x5-3-a.html , I am replacing the M54 in this X5 with another M54. The original...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-23-2016, 11:09 AM
Replies: 283
Views: 72,829
Posted By Eric Giles
Let me first say that none of these...

Let me first say that none of these Android/Windows CE head units are perfect..some have more bugs than others, but if you can work around-or with-those issues, they can be great head units for the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-19-2016, 12:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,139
Posted By Eric Giles
Due to cost, I would find a good independent BMW...

Due to cost, I would find a good independent BMW shop to perform the update. A well equipped one should have the tools and software necessary to perform the update.

Now if you're tech savvy, it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-18-2016, 10:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 862
Posted By Eric Giles
I would lean towards the final stage resistor...

I would lean towards the final stage resistor being the problem. You can get a new aftermarket replacement FSR from $40-70 online, and a Genuine BMW FSR for around $125. I've even used the cheap...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-18-2016, 10:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,139
Posted By Eric Giles
It's possible that the problem is your DME. There...

It's possible that the problem is your DME. There were issues with DME's generating SES lights that pointed to a O2 sensor issue, even when the O2 sensors were replaced with new ones. The fix is to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-17-2016, 08:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,962
Posted By Eric Giles
After five years away, I'm back with X5 #3

**Sorry in advance for the double-post in the E70 forum-I haven't been able to get a moderator to reply to my move request.**

My last 're-introduction' post was five years ago, which is here if...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-17-2016, 01:17 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,202
Posted By Eric Giles
Ok, it was obviously too late for me to be up...

Ok, it was obviously too late for me to be up posting, as I mistakenly posted in the wrong forum...sorry about that :slap:

Moderators...would you please move this thread to the E53 forum? Thanks!
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-17-2016, 01:00 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,202
Posted By Eric Giles
After five years away, I'm back with X5 #3

My last 're-introduction' post was five years ago, which is here if anyone is interested:
http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/x5-e70-forum/79378-re-introduction-sorts-new-me-e70.html

I get a...
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