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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-23-2025, 03:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,769
Posted By robbtennis
I'll eternally search for that rare Dinan 4"...

I'll eternally search for that rare Dinan 4" intake tube from MAF to TB. Although my stock fits (barely) I can tell the engine is hungry for more air at low RPM now that I have stage 4 tune. Until...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-24-2024, 05:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,769
Posted By robbtennis
Just curious how she turned out with the CAI, MAF...

Just curious how she turned out with the CAI, MAF and TB mods married to a stage 4 tune? Mine is in the shop getting the same thing done as I type this ��
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-04-2023, 01:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,582
Posted By robbtennis
That's all I needed to hear. I'll return with a...

That's all I needed to hear. I'll return with a definitive answer when I get to it. Thanks!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-04-2023, 12:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,582
Posted By robbtennis
Is that a hard no or soft no lol. Is it...

Is that a hard no or soft no lol. Is it theoretically possible with some redrilling perhaps?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-04-2023, 12:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,582
Posted By robbtennis
Here's a brain teaser for you gentlemen, I bought...

Here's a brain teaser for you gentlemen, I bought some used front 6pots from a Range Rover Sport which I understand can be fitted to my 4.6is with blank adaptors and bigger rotors. So here's the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-25-2023, 12:38 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 28,809
Posted By robbtennis
Here's another tangential question, if replacing...

Here's another tangential question, if replacing the fronts with 6pots brakes, would it be advisable and possible to move the front rotors and calipers to the rear?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-18-2023, 10:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,856
Posted By robbtennis
I bought front Brembo 6 pots for $200USD and...

I bought front Brembo 6 pots for $200USD and supposedly they only require drilling new blanks in order to fit my '03 4.6is.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-08-2023, 02:58 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 28,809
Posted By robbtennis
I hate to beat a dead horse but I'm thinking of...

I hate to beat a dead horse but I'm thinking of adding bigger front calipers to my 4.6is and found this informative thread. Will the RANGE ROVER SPORT (2006-2009) Brembo calipers fit and is this a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-13-2022, 08:45 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 37,994
Posted By robbtennis
4.6is mods

She looks amazing after all that work! I've done quite a few of those mods myself inc functional steering wheel paddles and led lighting. Just be sure to maintain those timing chain guides that's...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-11-2021, 07:22 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 11,777
Posted By robbtennis
I'm curious was there any resolution to your...

I'm curious was there any resolution to your bogging issue? I'm experiencing exactly the same problem with a 2003 E53 4.6is!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-12-2021, 02:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,398
Posted By robbtennis
The valley pan replacement is a $100 breeze if...

The valley pan replacement is a $100 breeze if you have the right tools don't let anyone scam you for $1500. But don't discount the possibility that it's just a hose that needs to be replaced before...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-06-2021, 12:43 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 22,270
Posted By robbtennis
Thank you Dave. I'm going to knock this out...

Thank you Dave. I'm going to knock this out tomorrow. I'll post a follow up.


Stay healthy,

Robb
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-22-2021, 12:44 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 14,256
Posted By robbtennis
Out of curiosity, what did your shop charge for...

Out of curiosity, what did your shop charge for those repairs? I'm looking at the same issue with my '03 4.6is after recently replacing the timing chains and guides and rebuilding the VANOS myself....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-21-2021, 07:52 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 22,270
Posted By robbtennis
Thanks for that insight! Is this a common...

Thanks for that insight! Is this a common problem? How much time and money will this require? Any help is greatly appreciated and good luck on your project!

Robb
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-21-2021, 07:08 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 22,270
Posted By robbtennis
Hello again fellas! The 4.6is has been running...

Hello again fellas! The 4.6is has been running quite well since replacing the timing chains and guides and rebuilding the vanos units. But just today coolant started leaking from somewhere under the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-11-2020, 11:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,649
Posted By robbtennis
Well can anyone answer this longstanding question...

Well can anyone answer this longstanding question regarding the install of 4.8 mufflers on a 4.6?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-07-2020, 12:31 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 22,270
Posted By robbtennis
Hey guys I could really use some help. I finally...

Hey guys I could really use some help. I finally completed the rebuild and started my X5 yesterday. It actually ran terrific to my amazement! However when I turned it off I noticed a terrible oil...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-20-2020, 09:22 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 22,270
Posted By robbtennis
I'm respectfully bumping your comment re the...

I'm respectfully bumping your comment re the lower oil pan bimmer man! Hope all is well.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-18-2020, 11:55 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 22,270
Posted By robbtennis
Nearing completion!

Good news gents! I finally took the time out to tackle this super human job. I'm approx half way completed and about to start reassembly after everything checked out with 2nd VANOS timing alignment....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-14-2020, 06:03 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 22,270
Posted By robbtennis
Ok thanks. After researching it is comprehensive...

Ok thanks. After researching it is comprehensive and includes the same VANOS rebuild seals that Beisan sells. So this kit and a timing chain replacement kit plus timing tool should do the job.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-14-2020, 05:45 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 22,270
Posted By robbtennis
Once again nobody has installed this "VANOS...

Once again nobody has installed this "VANOS rebuild kit" from ECS? Shall I be the 1st or does anyone have a better suggestion. Also, would I still need the Beisan items if I buy this?

Thank you in...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-11-2020, 12:28 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 22,270
Posted By robbtennis
Just to confirm, did anyone else actually buy and...

Just to confirm, did anyone else actually buy and install the ECS VANOS rebuild kit?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-10-2020, 03:17 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 22,270
Posted By robbtennis
Thank you very much gentlemen. I appreciate your...

Thank you very much gentlemen. I appreciate your responses and support. I will be sure to keep you updated on my progress once the parts arrive.

Robb
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-09-2020, 10:25 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 22,270
Posted By robbtennis
I hope all is well given the circumstances 😷....

I hope all is well given the circumstances 😷. Things have escalated recently since my 4.6is started making a terrible noise at start up. I have no interest in trying my luck driving her as I've lost...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-27-2020, 02:18 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 22,270
Posted By robbtennis
I completely commiserate with your story. My 1st...

I completely commiserate with your story. My 1st 4.6is was an absolute lemon after 100k miles. At one point I hadn't driven my own car in over a year. Fortunately, I had an after market warranty that...
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