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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-02-2025, 07:21 AM
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Views: 158
Posted By TriX5
5HP24 Trans Pan gasket recommendation

Last winter repaired the transmission and I somehow got an odd looking pan gasket, can't remember where I bought it but it seemed old fashioned and too thick. So, now I have a slow drip and I will...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-02-2025, 07:11 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 15,362
Posted By TriX5
That is essentially a body swap.....you have...

That is essentially a body swap.....you have gumption taking that on without a lift. I pulled my transmission once and the engine/trans/TC + sub-frame twice and thought that was a major job...... ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-02-2025, 06:34 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 801
Posted By TriX5
My first guess would be you got coolant in an...

My first guess would be you got coolant in an electrical connector where it has caused some corrosion. The ABS unit and re-circulation pump sit close to the radiator behind the D/S headlight. I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-25-2025, 04:27 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,100
Posted By TriX5
Just drove the E53 this morning, odometer says 174k

'03 4.4 V8. At 93k miles the torque converter broke and created a problem in the transmission. Opened it up, cleaned it out and replaced all wear items. At 135k miles I decided to pull the engine,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-16-2025, 08:55 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,562
Posted By TriX5
Good point, I will get one and install it when I...

Good point, I will get one and install it when I get back home. (Right now I’m on the road for a few weeks and the E53 is taking a break :)). The day after I finished the repair the aux fan didn’t...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-14-2025, 09:37 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,562
Posted By TriX5
Done, removed AC compressor and replaced, cold air again.

Finally got around to this, to my surprise this can actually be done completely from the top. The key for me was removing the fan and shroud, then the compressor can be taken out forward and turning...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-22-2025, 10:13 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,562
Posted By TriX5
Wow, never knew that. Learn something every day....

Wow, never knew that. Learn something every day. I will be looking at the duster cans in a whole new light. I always thought they simply contained compressed air, guess not.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-22-2025, 08:34 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,562
Posted By TriX5
Thanks for the info

Will definitely try from the top first.

Not sure it is legal in the US to release R134. Reference this thread. ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-22-2025, 12:08 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,562
Posted By TriX5
That looks way too simple TIS. But it seems worth...

That looks way too simple TIS. But it seems worth a shot to start from the top and see how far I can get.
Now need to find a way to vacate the system first.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-21-2025, 09:21 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,562
Posted By TriX5
AC compressor packed up at 170k+

Ugh, in the middle of working on my F10 replacing tension struts, brakes and (unexpectedly) CV boots, my wife announced the E53 AC stopped working.... I am waiting for the special pliers to put the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-11-2025, 06:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 454
Posted By TriX5
Added pics.

Added pics.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-25-2025, 10:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 454
Posted By TriX5
FREE: Anyone in need of 2 Bridgestone Dueller 275/40-20?

A free set of tires for anyone in need of them. Just pulled these off my 87s last night, they have about 6-7mm thread but the edges are down to about 3mm. Got these when I bought the 87s and I ran...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-25-2025, 10:15 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,135
Posted By TriX5
200 mile trip w/o issues, will drive to Toronto, Canada this weekend.

Yesterday we did a shakedown trip to Newark Delaware, about a 200 mile round-trip. No issues found but I need to fill the AC soon, sun was strong and we had the sun roof open a couple of times to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-25-2025, 08:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 761
Posted By TriX5
Trained to drive in Europe more than 40 years ago...

Trained to drive in Europe more than 40 years ago now, some things are so ingrained they are hard to unlearn. Using indicators, driving in slow lane when not overtaking and not overtaking another...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-19-2025, 01:42 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,135
Posted By TriX5
Don't reset your trans adaptations

Just wanted to close up this thread. After replacing the Cam Position Sensors the X5 went back to regular service. The slight hesitations sensed at some gear changes seem to be caused by having...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-13-2025, 02:13 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,878
Posted By TriX5
Adaptations transmission

Thanks haigha, great info. I checked the readouts in INPA again and the O2s seems settled now, cam values look good. The engine runs smooth and I am pretty sure any hesitation left is the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-11-2025, 12:58 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,878
Posted By TriX5
Thanks for all the input. I checked just to make...

Thanks for all the input. I checked just to make sure that the new valve cover gaskets are not leaking in to the coil area. Negative there, all dry.

Received the new CPS and installed them,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-06-2025, 12:53 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,878
Posted By TriX5
I'm a bit at a loss what is happening, wondering...

I'm a bit at a loss what is happening, wondering if the throttle body is involved. The problem is way less now than when I first drove the car after re-installing the engine. This morning I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-05-2025, 04:44 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 358
Posted By TriX5
Wanted, set of pre-lci halogen headlights.

Anyone have a set of halogen headlights kicking about? My latest set of bi-xenon projectors is a bit shorter and making it difficult to install the shroud.

Condition of the housing and the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-05-2025, 04:36 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,878
Posted By TriX5
I did a wiggle test on the leads of both CPS but...

I did a wiggle test on the leads of both CPS but got no indication of issues. However, on slightly longer drive I did get still a bit of a stumble at 2300 rpm. So, I guess at a fuller heat soak...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-03-2025, 03:16 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,878
Posted By TriX5
Thanks all for pitching in. Last night I went...

Thanks all for pitching in. Last night I went over it many times in my head, thinking about what I had worked on in respect of the engine. Seeing the comment about stumbling with possible CPS...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-03-2025, 12:28 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,878
Posted By TriX5
SOLVED, thanks gents!

This talk of CPS creating poor running/stumbling made me think that if there is a problem with the CPS signal; could it be because when I re-installed the wiring harness on the front of the engine I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-02-2025, 10:47 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,878
Posted By TriX5
Thanks, definitely worth checking out. (EDIT:...

Thanks, definitely worth checking out. (EDIT: Just snagged a set of OEM Cam Position Sensors, pretty much a twofer :-) Even if ultimately not the problem, I currently have the originals to the car,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-02-2025, 10:29 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,878
Posted By TriX5
Interesting, I did have the CPSes off. Maybe I...

Interesting, I did have the CPSes off. Maybe I should double check that they are plugged in right. Though I would have thought a CPS problem would come up with a code immediately....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-02-2025, 10:24 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,878
Posted By TriX5
At stand still I tried both and in neutral it...

At stand still I tried both and in neutral it just cuts out. In gear with my foot on the brake it starts to heave and buck quite a bit. I think INPA being the BMW software, it should find any code,...
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