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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-13-2009, 08:30 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,125
Posted By findog
No AC fan (Bad FSR ??) Check my logic

2004 X5 3.0, 60k miles.

Front fan is out. I am thinking FSR, but double check my logic before I start replacing parts.

1. Control panel seems fine, all lights are funtional, no flicker
2....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-09-2009, 06:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,420
Posted By findog
Take it to the dealer for a complete check-up...

Take it to the dealer for a complete check-up before the warranty expires. Forget about the extended warranty and find a good local indy.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-14-2009, 02:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 15,720
Posted By findog
To add to the above comments, the E70 came out in...

To add to the above comments, the E70 came out in 07. The biggest difference was inner and outer cosmetics. I personally do not like the interior (I call it minimalist eclectic), but do like the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-07-2009, 05:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,145
Posted By findog
You can find one on ebay for $20, I made my own...

You can find one on ebay for $20, I made my own .......
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-06-2009, 04:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,145
Posted By findog
Replaced upper & lower radiator hoses, + the 2...

Replaced upper & lower radiator hoses, + the 2 small hoses from the hot water recirc pump that sits by the alternator.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-06-2009, 02:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,145
Posted By findog
Finally some HEAT !

In the last few month's I noticed my 3.0 was always running cool. The temp barely moved out of the blue zone on cold days, and made it to the 1st mark on warm days. I threw a new themostat in this...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-30-2009, 12:08 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,363
Posted By findog
Did you ever change the fluid and filter? or was...

Did you ever change the fluid and filter? or was everything OEM "lifetime" ?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-17-2009, 02:21 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,865
Posted By findog
my $.02 after owning many BMW's 1. V8 vs....

my $.02 after owning many BMW's

1. V8 vs. I6. Both are great motors and essentially bulletproof. I6 is smoother and quieter and will be very capable as a daily driver and will cruise without...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-28-2009, 09:42 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 32,834
Posted By findog
Nice work. What was the mileage when your...

Nice work.

What was the mileage when your trans began to fail? Did it have the original fluid? I6 or V8 motor?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-13-2009, 06:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,972
Posted By findog
Here is one in Houston. ...

Here is one in Houston.

http://houston.craigslist.org/ctd/984220576.html

Here is one in Dallas

http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/ctd/988564940.html
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-11-2008, 05:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,212
Posted By findog
Is this imola red ->...

Is this imola red -> http://tulsa.craigslist.org/ctd/943301495.html
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-11-2008, 05:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,212
Posted By findog
Wow! Sienna Red looks great

Wow! Sienna Red looks great. Was it a standard color or P1 special order?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-11-2008, 01:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,212
Posted By findog
Did the 3.0 ever come in Red?

I have seen red in the 4.8, but was it ever offered with the 3.0?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-20-2008, 10:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,753
Posted By findog
You will get all sorts of opinions when it comes...

You will get all sorts of opinions when it comes to oil type and change intervals on this forum. My recommendations are:

1. Find a good indy and have him go through the car. Service interval II at...
Forum: X6 (E71 and E72) Forum 11-18-2008, 06:33 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 12,238
Posted By findog
Has anyone seen any X6's on the road

I'm in Dallas and I have only seen 1 ..........
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-13-2008, 07:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,387
Posted By findog
Unplug the MAF sensor and see if it runs better.

Unplug the MAF sensor and see if it runs better.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-06-2008, 11:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,375
Posted By findog
Coolant level sensor / Expansion tank

A critter decided to disconnect my leadwire to the coolant level sensor for me. It's so tight in there I cannot get the connector plug out. My question is, will the expansion tank come out on it's...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-29-2008, 10:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,577
Posted By findog
Looks complete and reasonable to me, the parts...

Looks complete and reasonable to me, the parts prices are a bit high, but you made up for it if he did all this in 6 hours. The valley pan alone is a 6 hour job. I assume the radiator and hoses have...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-09-2008, 11:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,426
Posted By findog
1st check to make sure it is the xenon bulb and...

1st check to make sure it is the xenon bulb and not the ballast. Switch the bulb out with the working one to verify the passenger ballast is still good. Bulb (or ballast) replacement is an easy DIY....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-06-2008, 11:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,087
Posted By findog
Big "J": I just had both L & R front outer...

Big "J":
I just had both L & R front outer replaced by Stett Performance in Plano last month. I think it was around $500 for both sides.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-23-2008, 10:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,060
Posted By findog
No CPO. It's a mid level DIY if you have the time.

No CPO. It's a mid level DIY if you have the time.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-23-2008, 02:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,060
Posted By findog
It's reasonable, both my front CV boots failed...

It's reasonable, both my front CV boots failed within a week of each other at about 45K miles. I bought the car at 37K miles and have owned it less than a year.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-17-2008, 08:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,228
Posted By findog
for a 4.4 with CPO, that sounds good to me.

for a 4.4 with CPO, that sounds good to me.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-17-2008, 05:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,228
Posted By findog
Of course its just "minimal" body damage !!!! Is...

Of course its just "minimal" body damage !!!! Is the car close to you? If so, drive it to an independent mechanic or body shop.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-13-2008, 08:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 932
Posted By findog
here is a link from the e39 board. ...

here is a link from the e39 board.

http://www.bmwtips.com/tipsntricks/CamshaftPositionSensor/replacement.htm
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