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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-11-2012, 01:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,830
Posted By kbruzzone
Thanks for correcting me on the tire size.... A...

Thanks for correcting me on the tire size.... A typo on my part. Appreciate the feedback on tire model
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-10-2012, 07:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,830
Posted By kbruzzone
Tire Recommendation

I have a 2004 3.0 with the sport suspension, so tires are 255 50 18's. I've been running with the original model tires Michelin Energy MXV4 tires, which have been great. I'm due for another 4 tires...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-17-2012, 11:35 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 27,920
Posted By kbruzzone
Does the pump remove from the bottom of the tank...

Does the pump remove from the bottom of the tank or up through the hole.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-16-2012, 02:51 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 23,763
Posted By kbruzzone
Don't bother with this. Accept that the sun roof...

Don't bother with this. Accept that the sun roof will not function. Mine did the same thing. It turned out that the problem is with sun roof cassette. This is the large black rim mechanism which...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-16-2012, 12:54 AM
Replies: 1,144
Views: 285,413
Posted By kbruzzone
I have a 2004 3.0. The car has settled down but ...

I have a 2004 3.0. The car has settled down but
Cracked head at 45k miles
Replaced front cv boots twice
Oil seperator gasket 3x
Sun roof no longer opens
Power steering hoses
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-11-2011, 12:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,455
Posted By kbruzzone
How do you take the panel off to access the...

How do you take the panel off to access the retractor
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-30-2011, 12:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 15,721
Posted By kbruzzone
i just experienced the same problem this evening....

i just experienced the same problem this evening. Can you show me where to place the screw driver to close the rear window
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-19-2010, 11:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,174
Posted By kbruzzone
they are easy to replace. I think the part was...

they are easy to replace. I think the part was $20 or $25
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-18-2010, 02:34 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 15,612
Posted By kbruzzone
I think either the gas cap is loose or you need a...

I think either the gas cap is loose or you need a new gas cap.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-10-2010, 11:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,689
Posted By kbruzzone
I had the same problem. oil separator and valve...

I had the same problem. oil separator and valve cover gasket.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-19-2010, 04:35 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,205
Posted By kbruzzone
I would take the car to a BMW Dealer to have them...

I would take the car to a BMW Dealer to have them look at it. Additionally I would request that they contact BMW North America to see if BMWNA can provide some level of assistance.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-06-2010, 12:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,159
Posted By kbruzzone
Thanks for the information. THis is even worse...

Thanks for the information. THis is even worse then I thought. This last time, the number 2 spark plug area is filling up. Would that still be a sign of a bad block.

I specifically asked about...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-05-2010, 09:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,159
Posted By kbruzzone
2004 3.0 Cylinder Head

Just thought that I would share some stories... The X5 is back at BMW dealer again. The phone call today was almost unbelieveable, and yet humerous.

For those who have not read my previous...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-23-2009, 11:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,360
Posted By kbruzzone
I went with the original tire on my 2004. The...

I went with the original tire on my 2004. The michlen MVX4
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-18-2009, 01:31 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,655
Posted By kbruzzone
Well I'm back at it again. Looks like the valve...

Well I'm back at it again. Looks like the valve cover gasket went again today. It's un-believable to me that the gasket would leak again. I have the same problem as before with the smoke/burning...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-15-2009, 01:39 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,592
Posted By kbruzzone
Love the car. I have the 3.0 version in this...

Love the car. I have the 3.0 version in this color.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-15-2009, 01:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,364
Posted By kbruzzone
Sure sounds like a valve cover gasket

Sure sounds like a valve cover gasket
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-07-2009, 12:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,538
Posted By kbruzzone
I'd check to see if you have a leak somewhere

I'd check to see if you have a leak somewhere
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-07-2009, 12:07 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,273
Posted By kbruzzone
Just a couple of comments. I think that there...

Just a couple of comments. I think that there are a couple of problems that seem to recur. Mine is a 2004 3.0 with the sport package

1. Valve cover gaskets seem to go. (Mine went at 55,000...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-05-2009, 02:50 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,499
Posted By kbruzzone
Turned out to be the valve cover gasket.

Turned out to be the valve cover gasket.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-05-2009, 02:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,177
Posted By kbruzzone
My guess is the valve cover gasket is bad. I just...

My guess is the valve cover gasket is bad. I just had this type of problem with my 2004 3.0. Turned out to be a leaking valve cover gasket.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-24-2009, 03:34 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,355
Posted By kbruzzone
No did not sound like that.

No did not sound like that.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-19-2009, 11:34 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,655
Posted By kbruzzone
well I'm back on the road again with a new valve...

well I'm back on the road again with a new valve cover gasket. and I'm putting a stake in the ground as this will be the last repair before dump the car. :(
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-19-2009, 11:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,355
Posted By kbruzzone
THanks for this link. I have this problem. I...

THanks for this link. I have this problem. I was worried that it was a cracked exhaust manifold. I think that I can deal with this problem. Except more money.

I have no experience working on...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-18-2009, 12:25 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,655
Posted By kbruzzone
alpca thanks for the information. The car is a...

alpca thanks for the information. The car is a 2004 and has 55,500 miles on it. I did have one big issue which was a cracked head at 48,000. BMW replaced it under warranty even though the car was...
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