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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-18-2013, 03:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,200
Posted By jaypete1
Driver Side Sun-Visor Replacement?

2000 X5 4.4 - any suggestions (other than dealer) where to buy a replacement? The elbow snapped this morning.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-24-2010, 11:06 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,093
Posted By jaypete1
Rear Strut Won't "Inflate"...

... My left rear, for some time now, will sink down if left sitting for a couple of days, usually when its cold. I would hit the unlock button and it would inflate. No more. I hear the pump going,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-24-2010, 11:01 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,293
Posted By jaypete1
Climate Control Blowing Hot and Cold at the Same Time

Sometimes, more frequently recently, with the A/C on, the center-left vent will blow hot air while the center-right blows cold. Sometimes all the dash vents blow cold, while hot comes out by my...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-24-2010, 10:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,784
Posted By jaypete1
Try a different key, really... It happened to...

Try a different key, really... It happened to me. The key may have gotten screwed up during all this and needs to be replaced.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-25-2010, 10:38 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 916
Posted By jaypete1
What the Heck is This Thing?

Sorry for the fuzzy pic, but my friends non-english speaking mechanic (in Hungary) says this thing is what I need to get rid of my Vanos-like noise. I have tried to translate to english, but the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-18-2010, 02:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,514
Posted By jaypete1
I had a similar issue as m5james. My 2000 4.4...

I had a similar issue as m5james. My 2000 4.4 with 120k had the plastic (plastic! PLASTIC!!!) chain guides go, which took 35 hours of labor (at $100 per) to fix. Add the "as long as it's torn...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-12-2010, 09:03 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 32,621
Posted By jaypete1
This worked for me, and it's worth the 2 minutes...

This worked for me, and it's worth the 2 minutes (really) to try. I had the same squeaking coming from the rear of my 2000 4.4 when it was at about 100k. I was also doing the OCD thing, imagining...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-12-2010, 08:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,361
Posted By jaypete1
imolo38 - thanks for the feedback. I always...

imolo38 - thanks for the feedback. I always check for the "brown glop", but most of my 100k has been on the highway, so she gets a twice-a-week, 200 mile workout. I always change my oil before the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-11-2010, 09:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,361
Posted By jaypete1
My 2000 4.4 now has 140k miles. I bought it off...

My 2000 4.4 now has 140k miles. I bought it off a lease at 40K miles. I have to say I was very, very dissapointed to have to put almost 6k dollars into having the chain guides (plastic) preplaced a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-05-2010, 05:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 12,107
Posted By jaypete1
I had my front diff fail at 92k, but only because...

I had my front diff fail at 92k, but only because the dealer botched the job of putting in 2 new CV axels. All fluid leaked out, and within 40 miles it literally was grinding to a halt. It was then...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-04-2010, 07:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,105
Posted By jaypete1
What's in a "Sport Package"?

Dumb question, I know, but what's the simple answer?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-03-2010, 12:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,196
Posted By jaypete1
thanks for the input. I have asked my German...

thanks for the input. I have asked my German indi tech if it is possible to swap my automatic in my 2000 4.4. he said the only way to do the v8 is to canablize an old 540. in the end, he said its...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-03-2010, 07:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,196
Posted By jaypete1
Opinions on manual X5s?

I have a 2000 with 140k, and I'm thinking about trading for a manual in the 100k range. They're out there, and in the US they look like they go for a discount over the automatics. Opinions?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-09-2009, 03:49 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,183
Posted By jaypete1
... ended up being $5,500. No choice but to fix...

... ended up being $5,500. No choice but to fix it. What else to do, junk it? At least now I can get a few extra $k for it.

Sorry guys, I love this car, but can't take the anxiety of waiting...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-18-2009, 10:56 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,183
Posted By jaypete1
My $5,000 Motor Repair…

…due to plastic parts!!! 2000 4.4 135k. Horrible noise started Monday morning, “marbles in a can” thing. Indie takes front covers off, and the plastic guides around the chains are broken up and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-15-2009, 01:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,724
Posted By jaypete1
Actually, if you read through old threads you...

Actually, if you read through old threads you sometimes get the impression that 8's are less prone, evidently coming from a different factory. However, my personal observation is that it's...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-14-2009, 07:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,101
Posted By jaypete1
Timing Chain Problem? Vanos?

Runs and idles normal, but now (today) with noticable noise from inside motor (top). Follows motor RPM. Fast or slow, same. Service Engine Soon light was off and on, today stayed on. Dropped it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-14-2009, 03:41 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 760
Posted By jaypete1
Help!!! Engine Clattering!!!

Just started. Like the fan hitting something, but it's internal to the motor. Top, front. Didn't overhead, not the waterpump. Indie thinks it might be "the timing chain touching the guard, which...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-13-2009, 11:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,426
Posted By jaypete1
I've had 2 separate problems which caused similar...

I've had 2 separate problems which caused similar shaking.

The first one was at higher speeds, a shaking in the steering wheel that led to the replacement of my lower control arms and bushings. ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-13-2009, 11:09 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,402
Posted By jaypete1
I have a 2000 4.4 with 126K that does the same...

I have a 2000 4.4 with 126K that does the same thing. Responses on this forum and from my indie assure me that this is normal and nothing to worry about. Mine is louder on a cold start-up for about...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-13-2009, 11:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,149
Posted By jaypete1
My 2000 4.4 just turned 200k kms. I've had it...

My 2000 4.4 just turned 200k kms. I've had it since 2004 with about 67k kms. The 4.4 is a good old horse of a motor. When I read the posts on this forum, I get nervous about the transmission. My...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-13-2009, 10:46 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,300
Posted By jaypete1
This may sound silly, but it happened to me. My...

This may sound silly, but it happened to me. My indie told me to try this: while in park, pull the parking brake up as hard as you can. Leave it there for a minute, then release it. It worked. ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-13-2009, 10:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,147
Posted By jaypete1
Try this simple thing that my Indie told me:...

Try this simple thing that my Indie told me: while in park, pull up the parking brake as far as it will go. Leave it there for a minute, then release it. For me it actually worked.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-30-2009, 11:24 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,818
Posted By jaypete1
Based on the condition of the boot, and the...

Based on the condition of the boot, and the clicking, you will need both CV axels and boots. BTW, my stealer dicked up the installation where the CV axels go into the front diff. The lube leaked...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-30-2009, 10:38 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,106
Posted By jaypete1
Stupid Question: Front Diff vs. Transfer Case(?)

2000 4.4 125k - At about 90k, the stealer replaced my front CV axles. But they messed up the installation, and within 40 miles the lub leaked out of the front differential and it failed (crunch,...
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