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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-22-2018, 01:43 PM
Replies: 187
Views: 69,083
Posted By Spunbearing
A special thank you to andrewwynn for taking the...

A special thank you to andrewwynn for taking the time to post all of this info. I wound up dead on the side of the road myself, replaced the fuel pump only to find my sucking jet pump (That is some...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-07-2017, 12:46 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 21,932
Posted By Spunbearing
I replaced all my lines (with the exception of...

I replaced all my lines (with the exception of the right front wheel) with NiCopp using the HFT50 tool. It worked great, I only had one bad flare and that was a beginners mistake. I put a union on...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-07-2017, 12:24 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,902
Posted By Spunbearing
Hi guys, I finally got a resolution for this...

Hi guys,

I finally got a resolution for this issue and I wanted to post it for you guys. It actually turned out to be a bad spark plug on cylinder 3. The electrode was damage so after a fresh...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-12-2016, 10:18 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 21,932
Posted By Spunbearing
Thanks Calipsoe, this is exactly the kind of info...

Thanks Calipsoe, this is exactly the kind of info I was looking for. Time to order some tools!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-09-2016, 11:28 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 21,932
Posted By Spunbearing
Just to clarify, when I said copper, I was...

Just to clarify, when I said copper, I was talking about the Cunifer lines which are DOT approved. I had no intention of putting pure copper lines on the car. I am not pluming water ;) I though I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-08-2016, 06:03 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 21,932
Posted By Spunbearing
Hey upallnite, good to hear from your. I am...

Hey upallnite, good to hear from your.

I am surprised to hear you say that about copper (copper alloy to be exact), everyone seems to say that is the "best" material for the lines with stainless...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-08-2016, 06:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,216
Posted By Spunbearing
Already did the subframe bushings with Power...

Already did the subframe bushings with Power Flex. When those went bad they didn't squeak, they made more of a thud on hard acceleration. The Power Flex have not caused me any problems since...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-08-2016, 04:55 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 21,932
Posted By Spunbearing
Rear Brake Lines Rusted Out - Anyone replace the hard lines with Stainless Steel?

Hey Guys,

One of the rear brake lines rusted out under the big black plastic protection shield. I am going to pop it off and replace all the brakes lines going to the back of the battle wagon but...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-08-2016, 04:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,216
Posted By Spunbearing
Never, I am still on the original. I think the...

Never, I am still on the original. I think the inner ones are squeaking so I figured while I was in there replacing everything I would replace them all. I guess I will try out the Power Flex ones...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-07-2016, 03:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,216
Posted By Spunbearing
Thanks O3X5 but what I am looking for is the part...

Thanks O3X5 but what I am looking for is the part number from BMW. Do they sell the bushings separately or do you have to buy the whole arm? Is there some reason why they want you to replace it?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-07-2016, 02:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,216
Posted By Spunbearing
Also found a Power Flex version: BMW Control...

Also found a Power Flex version:

BMW Control Arm Bushing Set - Rear Lower Forward - Powerflex Black PFR5710BX2 - Free Shipping Available...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-07-2016, 02:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,216
Posted By Spunbearing
Found this on Amazon, anyone tried it? ...

Found this on Amazon, anyone tried it?

https://www.amazon.com/Febest-Bushing-Rear-Lower-33326770743/dp/B00C6MVORI
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-07-2016, 02:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,216
Posted By Spunbearing
Rear Control Arm Bushings (Swing Part)

Hi Guys,

I was not having any luck with the search options so I though I would just post. On the rear of X5, the lower control arm bushings on the inside appear to be part of the arm and there...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-22-2016, 07:07 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,902
Posted By Spunbearing
I can not thank upallnight enough for taking his...

I can not thank upallnight enough for taking his time to come over and look at my car. Thank you so much!

I have an extra throttle body that I am going to swapout when I get a chance. If the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-16-2016, 11:55 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,902
Posted By Spunbearing
Thanks Ricky Bobby, I think I am getting to...

Thanks Ricky Bobby,

I think I am getting to the point where I am going to have to take the intake manifold off the car to check the more hidden vacuum lines. Not really looking forward to doing...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-15-2016, 12:35 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,902
Posted By Spunbearing
OK, just to give you guys an update, I have done...

OK, just to give you guys an update, I have done a couple of things to see if I can narrow down the issue. I put some fuel injector cleaner into the gas, put some lifter cleaner into the oil and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-11-2016, 04:56 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,902
Posted By Spunbearing
Yeah, no Valvetronic Intermediate Lifters here. ...

Yeah, no Valvetronic Intermediate Lifters here. I did read a couple of posts where people suggested it could be the VANOS system needed a rebuild because there is a certain position they need to go...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-11-2016, 12:13 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,902
Posted By Spunbearing
Thanks for the offer upallnight, I shot you a PM....

Thanks for the offer upallnight, I shot you a PM. This is very kind of you.

So I went through the SAP system yesterday morning to make sure it was not leaking and everything appears to be working...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-09-2016, 09:33 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,902
Posted By Spunbearing
Thanks for the reply upallnight. I am not...

Thanks for the reply upallnight. I am not disagreeing that it is a vacuum leak but I think it is something electronic or electronically controlled. If it was just a vacuum leak restarting the car...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-08-2016, 03:37 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,902
Posted By Spunbearing
Ok, time to update this post. I have been side...

Ok, time to update this post. I have been side tracked with work and having my hood latch break so I had to waste a couple of hours going through the grill to get it open again. Now that adventure...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-25-2016, 11:45 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,902
Posted By Spunbearing
I will try moving the coil but the part that...

I will try moving the coil but the part that really confuses me is that it seems fine AFTER restarting it.

I have no idea why it is a station wagon according to Illinois. Probably because they...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-25-2016, 01:26 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,902
Posted By Spunbearing
Engine stumbles on cold start, restarting causes it to run normal

Hi guys,

When I start my 2001 X5 3.0 with 206K miles on it cold, the engine stumbles like it has a bad ignition plug. If I turn it off and then restart it the problem goes away. The last code it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-21-2016, 02:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 832
Posted By Spunbearing
Fighting the Rust Monster

Hi guys,

I have rust forming on the bottom of a couple of my doors and on my rear hatch. Has anyone had any luck fighting this? Are there any good Chicagoland body shops you would recommend? I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-21-2016, 02:28 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,672
Posted By Spunbearing
So the chip I installed died a horrible death as...

So the chip I installed died a horrible death as you can see from the picture. I agree wpoll and I think what was happening is that when the signal was being pulsed for the tail running lights it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-21-2016, 02:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,672
Posted By Spunbearing
The picture does look like it is damaged but it...

The picture does look like it is damaged but it is just the circuit board coating and the picture quality.
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