Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-23-2016, 04:40 AM
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Unlikely. Less people own/drive cars in NYC...
Unlikely. Less people own/drive cars in NYC compared to other heavily populated states...Let alone drive BMW's.
Regardless, I couldn't see any professional charge $90 plus parts for an axle boot...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-20-2016, 10:27 PM
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-19-2016, 05:09 PM
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Replies: 20
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I dont know any indy that would do a boot...
I dont know any indy that would do a boot replacement for $120 in So. California. That's dirt cheap. Hopefully that price also comes with quality service.
The book gives 3 hrs for an axle...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-18-2016, 02:23 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,369
:iagree: The labor isn't difficult... just a...
:iagree: The labor isn't difficult... just a little time consuming. It's not easy to manhandle suspension sections on an e53. :cool: The axle doesn't need to be removed from the vehicle and no...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-18-2016, 02:02 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 7,215
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-13-2015, 05:25 PM
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Replies: 117
Views: 21,113
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-13-2015, 05:07 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,789
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-13-2015, 04:31 AM
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Replies: 54
Views: 30,618
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-11-2015, 05:02 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 3,940
Get your parts online from a reputable source...
Get your parts online from a reputable source like a BMW online parts dealer, RMEuropean, or Eeuroparts. I would never use parts from an Autozone or Advance Auto. There isn't any room for a part that...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-11-2015, 04:57 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 5,329
Your list of problems aren't really anything...
Your list of problems aren't really anything extreme IMO. I replaced my first set of CV boots @ 75k miles and I live in Southern California. Most of my rear suspension arms were replaced just after...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-25-2014, 07:28 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 7,213
If you've worked on cars before, you should be...
If you've worked on cars before, you should be fine. The Tutorial written by hayaku http://www.xoutpost.com/articles/x5/suspension/19124-cv-boot-replacement-diy-bmw-x5-e53.html is real in-depth and...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-18-2014, 07:59 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 7,213
You should take the time to read through it....
You should take the time to read through it. There's more than one method listed in the whole post. The method you choose will depend on your resources and personal capabilities.
The alternative...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-18-2014, 04:35 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 7,213
Just a side note: The procedure was done in...
Just a side note: The procedure was done in approximately 30 minutes with 2 experienced engineers in no hurry. For just about everyone else doing this for the first time in their garage as a DIY, it...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-23-2014, 11:20 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 17,275
1) $1485 (Dealership Quote 5 years ago)
2)...
1) $1485 (Dealership Quote 5 years ago)
2) Heard of it.... could possibly work. I just couldn't imagine everyone choosing this method to be successful.
3) Nope
And to think...The gasket only...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-12-2014, 05:03 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 7,337
2004 e53 3.0i with 146K....
Original...
2004 e53 3.0i with 146K....
Original alternator was replaced in 2009 @ 80k miles.
Had my original Valeo 140A alternator remaufactured. Cost me $190 if I remember correctly. Still in good working...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-11-2014, 06:53 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,498
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-11-2014, 06:43 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 6,673
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-11-2014, 06:42 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 6,673
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-11-2014, 06:23 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 6,673
Had the same problem on my e53. Ended up being...
Had the same problem on my e53. Ended up being worn bushings in the rear control arms. Replaced both upper and lower sets to remedy the issue. Fixes both the excessive tire wear and alignment issues....
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-01-2012, 01:53 PM
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Replies: 14
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-01-2012, 01:48 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,510
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-12-2012, 09:21 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,103
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-23-2011, 06:21 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,841
Good thing to know is : Are you running the...
Good thing to know is : Are you running the factory speakers in your car?
Rear speakers are notorious for blowing out, so it might have been unplugged or just blown to the point where they dont...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-23-2011, 06:16 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,841
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-23-2011, 05:31 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,831
The bluetooth wires will be in a 54 pin plug...
The bluetooth wires will be in a 54 pin plug under the left base cover in your spare tire compartment. The steering wheel control wires will be in an 18 pin plug in the center console where the...
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