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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-07-2014, 03:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,173
Posted By Carrerax
Another question. I just ordered that sensor. I...

Another question. I just ordered that sensor. I see it goes in the LWR Rad hose. Is there a head temp sensor or is the gage completely driven by the one in the LWR rad hose? Thanks, Mark
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-07-2014, 02:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,173
Posted By Carrerax
Awesome! Thanks. Ill get one ordered ASAP!

Awesome! Thanks. Ill get one ordered ASAP!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-07-2014, 12:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,173
Posted By Carrerax
Bad Temp Sender?

Ok, I did a quick search and didn't come up with anything. My 2001 X5 4.4 has a temp gage that goes directly into the red. Basically, start the car (when cold) and for about 1 second it reads...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-24-2012, 06:53 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,669
Posted By Carrerax
Sorry to hijack but I am having a similar...

Sorry to hijack but I am having a similar problem. Mine is a 2001 X5 4.4. I have had it for 7 years and on the original FSR. Anyway, yesterday driving home the AC was working great then it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-06-2011, 08:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,802
Posted By Carrerax
Im not using camber plates. I dont need a bunch...

Im not using camber plates. I dont need a bunch of neg camber on this. As for the shocks, hopefully someone will reply. If not Ill just get a set of sachs and be done with it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-06-2011, 08:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,802
Posted By Carrerax
You mean Bilstein HD not eibach correct?

You mean Bilstein HD not eibach correct?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-05-2011, 07:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,802
Posted By Carrerax
Help with shock and spring decision

Ok, my 2001 X5 4.4 needs front shocks badly. I also want to possibly lower it. I have searched and read every thread I could find but cant seem to find out what shocks seem to work well with the H&R...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-05-2011, 06:10 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 11,081
Posted By Carrerax
Has the car settled any lower? Can you possible...

Has the car settled any lower? Can you possible take a measurement fron the ground to the center of the front wheel arch? I would really appreciate it. Thx.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-04-2011, 08:20 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 11,081
Posted By Carrerax
So how have these BG springs held up over the...

So how have these BG springs held up over the years? Im thinking about getting a set.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-14-2010, 02:30 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,521
Posted By Carrerax
You need to take the t stat off and also the...

You need to take the t stat off and also the dampner. The alt is only 6 10mm bolts.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-14-2010, 01:59 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,521
Posted By Carrerax
Take the thermostat housing off the W/P (4x 10mm...

Take the thermostat housing off the W/P (4x 10mm bolts) then take the W/P under the pipe and out.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-13-2010, 07:14 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,521
Posted By Carrerax
I would have to agree with that especially if you...

I would have to agree with that especially if you are going to have the car for a long time. I will also say that my Alt was still going good at 115k and my friends is still going at 130k....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-13-2010, 05:34 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,521
Posted By Carrerax
The round one just has two tabs you push in and...

The round one just has two tabs you push in and you can pull it off. Ill send you a pm if you need to call me tomorrow and I can talk you through it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-13-2010, 02:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,219
Posted By Carrerax
I just replaced them both in about 4 hours. 6...

I just replaced them both in about 4 hours. 6 cups of coffee and 2 beers and its done. Much much easier than I thought. Now I need to figure out how to replace the squeaky fan blower. I have a new...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-13-2010, 01:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,572
Posted By Carrerax
Does anyone have the DIY to replace the blower?...

Does anyone have the DIY to replace the blower? Mine is really squeaky and I have a new one ready to go in but no directions. Please help. Thanks!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-13-2010, 01:36 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,521
Posted By Carrerax
No need to pull the radiator. I just did my WP, T...

No need to pull the radiator. I just did my WP, T stat and Alt today in under 4 hours total for both. If you are mechanically inclined it is actually pretty easy.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-11-2010, 09:25 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,219
Posted By Carrerax
Thanks Dr Smith. That is exactly what I am going...

Thanks Dr Smith. That is exactly what I am going to do. I do agree with the "If it aint broke" philosophy but knowing that the Alt's ALWAYS go around 100k there isnt enough of a safety margin for me...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-10-2010, 09:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,219
Posted By Carrerax
Thanks for the reply Dr Smith. what all are you...

Thanks for the reply Dr Smith. what all are you replacing? I need to make sure I have everything at one time so my isnt carless.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-10-2010, 08:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,219
Posted By Carrerax
Im not one to not maintain my cars. I just need...

Im not one to not maintain my cars. I just need to be selective on what I can afford to do when. It is now obvious that I should replace the WP/Alt and T-stat at the same time. I can easily do the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-10-2010, 07:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,219
Posted By Carrerax
Thanks for the replies! I found a bosch reman for...

Thanks for the replies! I found a bosch reman for $380. Is there a cheaper alternative? If I wasnt going to keep this for a long time I think I will just do it all. I wasnt planning on replacing...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-10-2010, 04:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,219
Posted By Carrerax
How many miles Dr smith?

How many miles Dr smith?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-10-2010, 03:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,219
Posted By Carrerax
Water Pump and Alternator questions

Hi all, I have a 2001 X5 4.4 with 115k miles. I had a friend that just had his waterpump go and take the radiator and many other things with it. He had 130k. I have owned this for a long time and it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-07-2008, 10:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,392
Posted By Carrerax
The more that I thnk about this, maybe it can be...

The more that I thnk about this, maybe it can be a caliper. Has anyone else had this shake from a caliper even when not on the brakes?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-07-2008, 09:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,392
Posted By Carrerax
It isnt an inner wheelwell, those are fine. I...

It isnt an inner wheelwell, those are fine. I cant imaging that it would be a caliper sticking. It wouldnt do it when you were just going down the road without hitting the brakes even if they were...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-07-2008, 08:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,392
Posted By Carrerax
It isnt during braking. It is doing it under...

It isnt during braking. It is doing it under normal driving. The clicking is more than the normal clicking that hot car have. She just said it also has a slight thumping like a tire is going down.
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