Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
04-26-2015, 11:33 PM
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Like an idiot I rested my arm on the expansion...
Like an idiot I rested my arm on the expansion tank recirculation hose and it snapped in two... You know the one... Its brittle plastic. Second time in seven years I've done that. So I decide to pull...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
04-26-2015, 11:17 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,006
Thanks
Many thanks for the reply. I like the sound of that. I read elsewhere that you can disconnect two of those same hoses that go to the firewall (disconnect at the firewall).
This should make is...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
04-26-2015, 10:13 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,006
Valve Cover Gaskets...Feedback Appreciated!
I'm replacing my valve cover gaskets right now. It was a real beotch getting the right side valve cover removed. The lower rear corner of the cover was hitting some hoses so I couldn't raise it high...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
04-26-2015, 10:06 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,968
RIGHT COVER REMOVAL...WTF?!
I'm doing this job right now. It was a real beotch getting the right side valve cover removed. The lower rear corner of the cover was hitting some hoses so I couldn't raise it high enough to clear...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-07-2013, 12:37 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 6,983
FOLLOW UP
UPDATE:
I got the Staton cooling system pressure tester (with BMW adapter) and it worked beautifully. Much to my utter disappointment, it helped me determine that indeed my valley pan cover was...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-06-2012, 05:52 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 6,983
Yeah, I clearly see the point of lubing the...
Yeah, I clearly see the point of lubing the o-rings. A most painful lesson if that's the case. I bought some coolant dye and UV light. I'm really, REALLY, hoping its coming from somewhere else...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-06-2012, 05:45 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 6,983
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-05-2012, 12:01 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 6,983
I think I covered all the replies. A million...
I think I covered all the replies. A million thanks to all of you for your comments and feedback. And especially to TwinTurbo for writing up the procedure. Taking the time to put together such a...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-05-2012, 11:57 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 6,983
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-05-2012, 11:51 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 6,983
I agree on the valley pan gasket. I really did...
I agree on the valley pan gasket. I really did not think I would risk not getting this right. But in hind sight, it took me time to apply and was a source of frustration and anxiety. I would advise...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-05-2012, 11:48 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 6,983
You know, you learn something every day. I was...
You know, you learn something every day. I was not aware of a coolant pressurizer. I was imagining myself heating the system up real good by driving it and crawling around on a hot engine trying to...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-05-2012, 11:46 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 6,983
I park my car over a sheet of dry wall to catch...
I park my car over a sheet of dry wall to catch drips. When I see a drip, I lay out some paper towel so I can better identify the fluid. In this case its coolant coming off the the back of the motor,...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-04-2012, 06:39 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 6,983
VALLEY PAN LEAK OR...?????
First of all, a million thanks to whoever wrote this DIY procedure:
http://www.xoutpost.com/article/BMW%20Valley%20Pan%20Gasket.pdf
Without it, I would not have been able to this job myself....
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