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Forum: BMW SAV Items for Sale 04-16-2007, 05:58 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 836
Posted By RuppX5
Brake pad wear sensor

Front brake pad wear sensor for sale. I've got a 2001 X5 3.0 Litre, but I think they work on the 4.4 as well.

$10 shipped to 48 states.

Part number: 34 35 1 165 579

Please contact me at...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-29-2006, 02:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,137
Posted By RuppX5
Door latches freezing

With the recent freezing weather in Seattle (I don't mean really cold, just below 32F) and snow / rain, my X5's door latches seem like they are freezing up. When I opened the door yesterday morning...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-05-2006, 01:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,895
Posted By RuppX5
I believe that ATE is the OEM supplier for brake...

I believe that ATE is the OEM supplier for brake rotors. I have a set of Brembos on the front that I believe warped not too long after putting them on. (I've had a light steering wheel wobble that...
Forum: The Lounge 04-28-2006, 10:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 802
Posted By RuppX5
Walmart hasn't put one company out of business. ...

Walmart hasn't put one company out of business. Consumers that used to shop at the mom & pop local store and went to the Walmart put the small companies out of business.

I haven't spent a dime...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-19-2006, 08:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,978
Posted By RuppX5
Yeah, you are right. Land Rovers aren't any fun...

Yeah, you are right. Land Rovers aren't any fun at all. That is my Land Rover that was driven about 1400 miles, then taken on some of the toughest trails in Moab, UT and driven back home with no...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-07-2006, 05:07 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,004
Posted By RuppX5
To each his own. When I see brightly painted...

To each his own. When I see brightly painted calipers that are plain ole OEM calipers, it just screams out "please look at my neat calipers". But, that's me. If you like it, that's great.

Its...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-07-2006, 01:55 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,004
Posted By RuppX5
I hope not to offend anybody, but in my opinion...

I hope not to offend anybody, but in my opinion this is a poser modification. To me the goal of the mod is to draw attention to the brake calipers in an attempt to mimic the look of the Brembo...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-09-2006, 05:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 859
Posted By RuppX5
FCP Groton is very inexpensive. I've bought a...

FCP Groton is very inexpensive. I've bought a few things there and they've had quick turn around times.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-28-2006, 02:46 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,028
Posted By RuppX5
Yeah, there are a couple problems with the pics: ...

Yeah, there are a couple problems with the pics:

No super wide open areas in Bellevue.
There is sun in the pictures.
Forum: Tire, Wheel, Brake and Suspension Forum 02-21-2006, 09:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,600
Posted By RuppX5
Much appreciated. I knew I read about it...

Much appreciated. I knew I read about it somewhere, but I couldn't find the page when I needed it, of course.
Forum: Tire, Wheel, Brake and Suspension Forum 02-21-2006, 09:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,600
Posted By RuppX5
Brake Pad Sensor Light

I just did a rear pad and rotor job on my 2001 3.0 X5. I replaced the brake pad sensor as well. When I started up the car I assumed that the dash light would go out. Is there a process to reset...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-08-2006, 12:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 19,056
Posted By RuppX5
When my control arm went bad, there was a clunk...

When my control arm went bad, there was a clunk at low speed when going over a speed bump. That was the only symptom that I had. When I had the front wheel jacked up, when grabbing the wheel at 3 &...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-21-2005, 01:21 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 13,715
Posted By RuppX5
It is very hard to tell if there is a problem...

It is very hard to tell if there is a problem with the sway bar links. One way that comes to mind is to take the sway bar links off, tie up the sway bar, and do a test drive. If the links are bad,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-30-2005, 02:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,102
Posted By RuppX5
Ditto on the Motive Brake bleeder. I've used it...

Ditto on the Motive Brake bleeder. I've used it several times on my Land Rover.

What type of brake fluid is the norm for the X5? I've seen a lot of hype on the ATE Blue. Or is any Dot 4 fluid...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-29-2005, 07:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,102
Posted By RuppX5
I'm not sure on the brake fluid color issue, but...

I'm not sure on the brake fluid color issue, but the order of bleeding brakes is: passenger side rear, drivers side rear, passenger side front, drivers side rear.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-22-2005, 07:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 964
Posted By RuppX5
I've used FCP Groton and Bavarian Auto.com. FCP...

I've used FCP Groton and Bavarian Auto.com. FCP Groton is really inexpensive.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-10-2005, 06:24 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,799
Posted By RuppX5
I made a post about this in another thread, but I...

I made a post about this in another thread, but I have a 2001 3.0 X5 & hit a seagull. This popped the headlight assembly off of the plastic adjusters. I hope that makes sense.

Will baking the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-09-2005, 03:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 902
Posted By RuppX5
I took the headlight out this morning. The...

I took the headlight out this morning. The bulb/reflector assembly came off of the 2 plastic adjuster ball joints. The front and rear of the headlight assembly are welded together, so its not...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-08-2005, 09:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 902
Posted By RuppX5
Headlight Problem

I have a 2001 3.0 X5 with the HID lights. I was driving this morning and a seagull unfortunately jump out in front of my car as I was going about 60mph. It hit the passenger side headlight. There...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-26-2005, 07:24 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,580
Posted By RuppX5
LR3 vs. X5

I thought you guys could use a laugh.

http://www.landroverusa.com/us/en/Vehicles/LR3/Compare/LR3_vs_BMW_%20X5.htm

It's such an unbiased comparison. :bustingup
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-20-2005, 03:13 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 13,555
Posted By RuppX5
Bill, just to clarify, the 2004 Discovery is the...

Bill, just to clarify, the 2004 Discovery is the old solid axle truck. The new LR3 is the vehicle you are referring to, I'm assuming. I've attached a pic of the 2004 Discovery. The 2004 Discovery...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-20-2005, 12:28 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 13,555
Posted By RuppX5
BillK, I reread your original post. I must have...

BillK, I reread your original post. I must have misread it, sorry. :D

While I agree with you that the Jeep Cherokee is a complete POS, it is a good off-roader bone stock. It has good ground...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-19-2005, 03:33 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 13,555
Posted By RuppX5
BillK, if we are talking about off-road prowess...

BillK, if we are talking about off-road prowess the X5 doesn't compare to any Jeep or Land Rover. We are talking about two completely different animals. Up until recently all Jeeps and Land Rovers...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-06-2005, 06:54 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 13,715
Posted By RuppX5
Like I've mentioned earlier, it was pretty easy...

Like I've mentioned earlier, it was pretty easy to tell that my control arm was bad. Just jack up the front wheel and try to shake from side to side. If there is play in the wheel, watch the ball...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-03-2005, 11:13 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 13,715
Posted By RuppX5
Well, I got to drive it for an extended period of...

Well, I got to drive it for an extended period of time this evening. 90% of the suspension noise is gone, but there is still a small hollow sounding clunk. Maybe I'll give the sway bar links a try...
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