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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-19-2010, 03:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,323
Posted By Thom
Good luck with that. I would look at the CCV...

Good luck with that. I would look at the CCV ....mine just went. Stranded me in the country in -10 C weather. I will spare the details. Towed it home & sold it to a friend of my mechanic. I had...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-15-2010, 04:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 887
Posted By Thom
Yah. But in my case...no warning and HAD to pull...

Yah. But in my case...no warning and HAD to pull over because the engine pretty much stopped. :wow:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-15-2010, 02:35 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 60,072
Posted By Thom
I just posted for more info on my situation as...

I just posted for more info on my situation as this just happened to me. No prior warning and yes I do maintain the vehicle in what would be considered good condition. The upsetting part for me was,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-15-2010, 01:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 887
Posted By Thom
Water Separator victim ?

Help. I hink I am a victim of the blown valve cover gasket/water separator problem.
I started the car, drove about 2 kms and the car (2002 X5 3.0) came to a stop. I lifted the hood and there is oil...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-08-2010, 10:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,189
Posted By Thom
Thanks Brian. But when do I push the BC button /...

Thanks Brian. But when do I push the BC button / Before I turn the key, after, or when i push the odometer resest button ?? I tired but cant figure it out ?/!!
Thanks.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-30-2009, 03:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,189
Posted By Thom
reset service notices.

Hi and Happy New Year !
I must have gotten carried away resetting the oil change lights.
When I push the button on the end on the turn signal arm, I dont get the info I used to !!??
Can someone...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-13-2009, 09:16 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 907
Posted By Thom
Unhappy Front bumper cover

Has anyone had experience removing and or replacing the front bumber cover (2002). My wife thought it would be a good idea to try to move a rock in a parking lot while reversing :thumbup:
Its just...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-17-2009, 11:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,418
Posted By Thom
One front one rear.

One front one rear.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-12-2009, 08:50 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 159,541
Posted By Thom
Speaking of that....does anyone else have a...

Speaking of that....does anyone else have a leaking power steering fluid res tank ?
I put a "rad clamp" on the hose on the bottom when I did my alternator.
Still seems to leak a bit though ??
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-10-2009, 09:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 739
Posted By Thom
Thanks guys !

Thanks guys !
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-10-2009, 04:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 739
Posted By Thom
Bleeder screw

Where is the bleeder screw on a 2002 3.0L cooling system? (to burb the air out)
Thanks
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-05-2009, 11:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,351
Posted By Thom
Anyone ?

Anyone ?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-03-2009, 03:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,351
Posted By Thom
Starter removal 3.0L

Has anyone replaced their starter ?
I cant find a DIY.
Do I remove the large aluminum skid plate ?
I read one post where someone mentioned having trouble with one bolt ??
(2002 3.0L)
Thanks.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-02-2009, 02:01 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 31,197
Posted By Thom
No...Just ask them for a discount...they are...

No...Just ask them for a discount...they are usually ok with a small discount...worth asking in this economy.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-02-2009, 09:53 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 31,197
Posted By Thom
Tony77, if you go the stealer route, just ask...

Tony77, if you go the stealer route, just ask them for the shop discount....you should get 15%. I paid $437. plus taxes. BUT I would try Brits first...better deal I would think.
I was up in Parry...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-27-2009, 01:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,462
Posted By Thom
A 2002 3.0L.

A 2002 3.0L.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-25-2009, 10:23 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 31,197
Posted By Thom
Thanks Asousa. Thats $300. green dollars. So by...

Thanks Asousa. Thats $300. green dollars. So by the time we add the exchange and shipping...it comes out to about the same price as the stealer.
Your prices in the US are lower for these sort of...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-25-2009, 09:43 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 31,197
Posted By Thom
Well gents....its off to the dealer for an air...

Well gents....its off to the dealer for an air pump for me ! The light came back on last night. Cold night and cold start so I guess that triggered off the mechanism i.e. valve and pump.
$437.00...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-24-2009, 12:26 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 31,197
Posted By Thom
Tony. I replaced only the valve and to date the...

Tony.
I replaced only the valve and to date the code has not come back.
Get the fancy gasket with it...it seals it against the block.
The engine side of the old valve was all carboned up but the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-23-2009, 04:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,462
Posted By Thom
Ok I agree but are they back rotors suppossed to...

Ok I agree but are they back rotors suppossed to be hotter than the front ? They are equally hot on either side.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-23-2009, 03:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,462
Posted By Thom
Thanks for the ideas. So, before I spend the...

Thanks for the ideas. So, before I spend the $...how hot is hot ?
I know the rear rotors are solid metal (vs fronts that are "vented"). But how hot should they be ?
If I drive around in traffic,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-23-2009, 01:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,462
Posted By Thom
What are the odds of both rear calipers going (or...

What are the odds of both rear calipers going (or starting to go) at once ?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-23-2009, 11:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,462
Posted By Thom
Hot rear rotors ?

Hi all.
I replaced my pads about 8 months ago on the rear. Now my rear rotors are getting very hot (cant keep your finger on them). The fronts are warm only.
I took the pads out and applied new...
Forum: The Lounge 02-15-2009, 10:07 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,130
Posted By Thom
Replaced the alternator on my 2002 3.0l.

Replaced the alternator on my 2002 3.0l.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-11-2009, 05:22 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 31,197
Posted By Thom
Did the check engine light go off ??

Did the check engine light go off ??
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