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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-02-2011, 05:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,651
Posted By Mrthrowdown
Joe, Thanks for your reply. I wonder if the...

Joe,

Thanks for your reply. I wonder if the 4.8 engine will fit my 01. I searched but didn't find the guy parting out his x5. Do you know his name?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-02-2011, 02:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,651
Posted By Mrthrowdown
Engine Replacment/Rebuild X5 4.4L (Atlanta Area)

Forum,

I need your help! I have a 2001 X5 4.4i with 157K miles on it now. I have loved this X5 and have kept it in great condition. However recently the car has shown signs of a bad head gasket...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-03-2009, 03:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,937
Posted By Mrthrowdown
Car is Hard to Start - Sputtering

I have a X5 4.4 with 135K miles and I am beginning to see various problems pop up. The current problem is that the car is sputtering and not starting well. I can let the starter contiune turning...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-02-2009, 03:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 20,793
Posted By Mrthrowdown
Cylinder Order on E53 X5 4.4i

Team,

I want to verify the cylinder order on the X5 4.4i. My understanding is that if you are standing in front of the engine (Drivers seat on the right and passenger seat on the left) then the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-27-2009, 12:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,053
Posted By Mrthrowdown
Results

You guys were right. It was not the head Gasket. It was the valve cover gaskets that were leaking quite badly.

Also, the fluid I saw leaking was from the Transmission Cooler. Indy is replacing...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-25-2009, 02:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,053
Posted By Mrthrowdown
Thanks.... I'll ask him to check. I don't know...

Thanks.... I'll ask him to check. I don't know the difference between the valve cover gaskets and the head gaskets. i'd rather pay for a cover gasket repair if it is cheaper.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-25-2009, 01:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,053
Posted By Mrthrowdown
Update on Blown Engine

Guys thanks for all the help! I had the car towed to my indy shop and it seems that the head gasket has indeed blown. As a result, oil was leaking into the spark plug veins and basically shorting...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-24-2009, 12:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,053
Posted By Mrthrowdown
X5 4.4i Blown Engine (I think)

Hello Guys and girls, I need your opinion. I have a 2001 X5 4.4 with almost 135K miles on it. This morning on my way to work the engine suddenly stopped. When I tried to re-start it, I only heard...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-23-2008, 03:14 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 24,614
Posted By Mrthrowdown
Thanks FAst

That's what I figured. It's still a helluva job for one person to do. I plan to just take my time and leave it in the garage until I'm finished. I expect to run into some problems particularly...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-23-2008, 01:43 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 24,614
Posted By Mrthrowdown
Axle Replacement DIY Procedure

Does anyone know of a DIY article that deals with the replacement of the entire front axle assembly?

I have a 2001 X5 4.4 with about 96K miles. Both of my front cv boots died a long time ago. I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-08-2006, 01:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 13,839
Posted By Mrthrowdown
Rear Window Regulator Replacement & Sunshade Removal

For the most part you can follow the article used to describe the front window regulator as seen here:

http://www.xoutpost.com/articles/x5/e...nt-bmw-x5.html

However, there are some significant...
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