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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-21-2014, 08:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,550
Posted By drgeeforce
Mine was the power steering pump. 102K mi I...

Mine was the power steering pump. 102K mi I thought the water pump and tension/idle pulleys were going bad so I replaced the A/C tension, the Main tension and the idler between the alternator and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-14-2014, 04:29 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 19,210
Posted By drgeeforce
My thermostat was replaced when it turned out to...

My thermostat was replaced when it turned out to be an expansion tank leak, then a few months later, it became a water pump, then it was time to replace hoses, then it was the belts, then it was the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-14-2014, 04:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,299
Posted By drgeeforce
I had a similar problem where I got hot air...

I had a similar problem where I got hot air instead of cold, you might want to check the heater control valve, P/N 64116910544.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-14-2014, 03:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,429
Posted By drgeeforce
I had the same problems with the 200 cap, I...

I had the same problems with the 200 cap, I bought a 180 cap and now I don't have the expansion tank leaks. Be thankful it was an expansion tank and not the radiator.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-14-2014, 03:41 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 22,110
Posted By drgeeforce
Very true, when installing the filter onto the...

Very true, when installing the filter onto the cap,( I get a snap/click,) make sure it sits all the way down before tightening the assembly onto the housing. Also I don't tighten the filter into a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-14-2014, 03:34 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 22,110
Posted By drgeeforce
Very true, when installing the filter onto the...

Very true, when installing the filter onto the cage, make sure it sits all the way down before tightening onto the housing. Also I don't tighten the filter into a dry housing, I do a partial fill of...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-14-2014, 03:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,826
Posted By drgeeforce
One thing I noticed as a BMW owner is that the...

One thing I noticed as a BMW owner is that the tension pulleys need replacing every 4-5 years. Once you get that screeching noise its a matter of when (in hours), not if, they need replacing,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-14-2014, 02:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,378
Posted By drgeeforce
I'd replace both tensioner pulleys. The...

I'd replace both tensioner pulleys. The screeching noise was the bearings telling you you now have a time bomb. OEM will run you ~$200, cheap insurance IMHO.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-14-2014, 02:37 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,642
Posted By drgeeforce
I had a number of issues with cooling system on...

I had a number of issues with cooling system on all my BMWs, if it wasn't the expansion tank leaking, it was the radiator, or the hoses. The 200 expansion tank cap is probably too high, so I bought a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-07-2012, 03:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,539
Posted By drgeeforce
if you had the amp/sub professionally installed,...

if you had the amp/sub professionally installed, they could setup an isolated auxiliary battery in the spare tire well. Any flat tires call AAA for a tow or carry 2cans of fix-a-flat. I have...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-05-2012, 05:03 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 25,744
Posted By drgeeforce
Thanks, I needed this one. After replacing my...

Thanks, I needed this one. After replacing my Alternator The roof would not open. I put the key in position 2 and held the middle up until it went through all the motions, then closed. Now my roof is...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-05-2012, 12:50 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,526
Posted By drgeeforce
You have a fan directly attached to the water...

You have a fan directly attached to the water pump with a thermostatic viscous coupling. Turn on the A/C, the fan should engage. IF fan engages, then it is not the fan. If it does not engage, then...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-05-2012, 12:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,539
Posted By drgeeforce
Have you considered a two battery setup with an...

Have you considered a two battery setup with an isolator?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-05-2012, 12:29 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,192
Posted By drgeeforce
Self Leveling Suspension(SLS) fail

In 2010 my 2005 X5 4.8is was giving me the warning lights trifecta. Every once in awhile my SAV would become a POS. First it would ding with the SELFLEVEL SUSP INACTIV(SLS), then the ABS/BRAKE...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-25-2012, 06:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,684
Posted By drgeeforce
THINGS TO LOOK OUT FOR

Coolant Expansion tank they commonly blow out after 6-7years. My 328i was replaced after 9yrs, my X5 gave out after 7yrs.
Serpentine belt OE gives out after 60-75K replace as scheduled. the $ is...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-25-2012, 02:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,290
Posted By drgeeforce
Re: daveycrockett

Same thing happened to me. My stealership wanted $800 too. My X5 4.8is expansion tank split along a corner and spewed coolant everywhere. Limped back home stopping every 4-5 mi to fill up the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-04-2011, 03:16 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 30,831
Posted By drgeeforce
I had this intermittent problem awhile back 1st...

I had this intermittent problem awhile back 1st time I took it back under warranty, they replaced a ball jt because they said the geometry was screwed up the computer shut down. then 2nd time they...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-04-2011, 03:07 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 11,407
Posted By drgeeforce
I have Vredestein Sessantas with the strange...

I have Vredestein Sessantas with the strange tread pattern. Spiral/barberpole treads.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-11-2009, 03:45 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 39,543
Posted By drgeeforce
I don't get dirty

I use an oil extractor like this one...
http://toolmonger.com/2007/06/14/dealmonger-a-65-oil-extractor/
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-11-2009, 04:46 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 39,543
Posted By drgeeforce
My oil change on my '05 X5 4.8is is nowhere near...

My oil change on my '05 X5 4.8is is nowhere near a $100. A 8qts of mobil1 = $38.99 Costco + Mahle filter kit autohaus 7.95 for a whopping $47. (Disclaimer:I bought four cases on sale last year at...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-10-2009, 07:31 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 8,482
Posted By drgeeforce
Vredestein 20s

I got a set of four from performanceplustire.com not too shabby looking. Got a unique assymetrical tread i've never seen before on a SAV, about $780 + S/H

Sessanta by Vredestein Tire

...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-16-2008, 11:23 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,420
Posted By drgeeforce
Tires

I have the same setup but a 2005 4.8is with the Diamante 20's I went with Toyo Proxes 18s and bought some OEM rims off of Craigslist for a bargain. At lease return next year if I get another I'll...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-31-2008, 07:09 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,078
Posted By drgeeforce
Unibodys are typically made of tubular steel in a...

Unibodys are typically made of tubular steel in a hydroforming process exclusively, for MSLA and HSLA steels. [http://wardsautoworld.com/ar/auto_chassis_frames_new/]...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-28-2008, 02:40 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,078
Posted By drgeeforce
"...A warranty has absolutely nothing to do with...

"...A warranty has absolutely nothing to do with how a product will perform. That is like saying that you will live longer if someone sells you life insurance. Remember when Chrysler went to 7 year...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-28-2008, 01:53 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,078
Posted By drgeeforce
Purists take note

I got some replies mentioning a change in the structural integrity by using the non-OEM hitches. I applaud all the "purists" who will remove their OEM hitches as not to distort the weight...
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