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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-16-2014, 09:04 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,264
Posted By aclockwrk
Definitely alternator, had very similar issue...

Definitely alternator, had very similar issue with my 08 4.8i, replaced alternator and all was fine . I finally sold the car since I got tired of all the things that started to crop up after 100k...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-15-2014, 02:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,805
Posted By aclockwrk
Please see this thread. ...

Please see this thread.

http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/x5-e70-forum/97909-any-diys-replacing-alternator-08-e70-4-8i.html

there are two star bolts you need to remove that attach...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-12-2014, 02:30 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,085
Posted By aclockwrk
Two more problems fixed

08 X5 4.8 with about 130700.

Coolant expansion tank sprung a leak, about a 1 inch crack. Less than $100 and about 10 mins to replace.

Next, this has been pissing me off for about six...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-08-2014, 09:29 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 25,801
Posted By aclockwrk
I put everything back together and guess what,...

I put everything back together and guess what, where did all this power come from! The car is flat out faster, maybe the failing alternator was reducing power somehow? I wonder if the ECU takes that...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-08-2014, 07:44 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 25,801
Posted By aclockwrk
It was the F'ing bushing, as soon as it tapped it...

It was the F'ing bushing, as soon as it tapped it out, it slid a lot closer then as you said a couple love taps with a rubber mallet and SUCCESS!

Taking a break, I'll button everything up in a...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-08-2014, 06:58 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 25,801
Posted By aclockwrk
I think I know what it is the bushing is pushed...

I think I know what it is the bushing is pushed in I need to push it out.

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/9217069/IMAG0067%20%281%29.jpg
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-08-2014, 06:45 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 25,801
Posted By aclockwrk
yes, mine is the 180 amp, I don't have 4 zone...

yes, mine is the 180 amp, I don't have 4 zone climate.

I'm attaching a picture of the mounting hole that's giving me grief.

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/9217069/alternator.jpg
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-08-2014, 06:40 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 25,801
Posted By aclockwrk
im trying it without the wires as a test fit. I...

im trying it without the wires as a test fit. I still cant line up the left most mount hole. it just wont turn, its hitting something.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-08-2014, 06:34 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 25,801
Posted By aclockwrk
maybe I'm not explaining right. The cable has...

maybe I'm not explaining right.
The cable has a plate on it where it connects to a bolt with a nut. The plate is angled. I need to mount it downward so the cable is routed over the alternator and...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-08-2014, 06:03 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 25,801
Posted By aclockwrk
I reattached the cable differently but now it...

I reattached the cable differently but now it looks like there is not enough slack to slide back, I need to look at it again. there are 3 ways to mount it.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-08-2014, 05:41 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 25,801
Posted By aclockwrk
also, did you attach the power cable before or...

also, did you attach the power cable before or after you mounted the alternator. I cant see enough room to do it after.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-08-2014, 05:36 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 25,801
Posted By aclockwrk
Thanks greggegs. It's the left bolt I...

Thanks greggegs.

It's the left bolt I cant line up. the alternator wont swing to the left, it looks like the power cable is hitting the side of the engine bay and wont shift over anymore, I've...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-08-2014, 02:07 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 25,801
Posted By aclockwrk
I put everything back, but had the hardest time...

I put everything back, but had the hardest time with the alternator, I couldn't get it to fit back. I was able to get the bolt on the top no prob, but the bolt to the left (longer bolt) I would have...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-07-2014, 10:08 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 25,801
Posted By aclockwrk
Using gregg3gs' post about the valley coolant...

Using gregg3gs' post about the valley coolant leak I was able to remove the bracket that is over the power steering pump to allow access to the idler pulley attached to the alternator. Removing the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-07-2014, 09:04 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 25,801
Posted By aclockwrk
any DIYs on replacing the alternator on an 08 E70 with 4.8i

Hi,

I'm trying to replace the alternator on my 08 x5 with 4.8i and it looks like one of the bolts is hidden behind an accessory pulley connected to the alternator. Problem is I cant get the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-31-2014, 09:44 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,096
Posted By aclockwrk
Spoke too soon, now at 130500 miles, there's no...

Spoke too soon, now at 130500 miles, there's no whining noise but an accessory is definitely louder than it should be.

My issue now is that the car has shut down at least 3 to 4 time within...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-13-2014, 06:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,009
Posted By aclockwrk
It occurred while driving, in neutral revving,...

It occurred while driving, in neutral revving, park revving, with and without AC on. The AC pulley has a mini serpentine belt so it always turns regardless if ac is on or not.

For some reason...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-12-2014, 10:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,096
Posted By aclockwrk
Now this is interesting. I drove the car all day...

Now this is interesting. I drove the car all day today and the noise is GONE! I'm not complaining but WTF! The A/C is also blowing much colder than usual. I guess I'll keep an eye on it for now.
...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-12-2014, 10:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,903
Posted By aclockwrk
I had the exact same thing happen about 2 years...

I had the exact same thing happen about 2 years ago and again today. I unplugged and reseted the plug that goe to the throttle body and then cleared the codes with a Bavarian technic cable so far so...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-11-2014, 06:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,096
Posted By aclockwrk
Knock on wood, nothing major. A battery at...

Knock on wood, nothing major.

A battery at about 100k miles. And the rear air springs (air bags) at 120k miles. The battery was about $600. Next time I will do it myself. I bought the bavarian...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-10-2014, 09:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,096
Posted By aclockwrk
I think I'm headed in the same direction (2008 X5...

I think I'm headed in the same direction (2008 X5 4.8i with 129k miles). My wife usually drives the car so she didn't really notice the sound under the hood was different. A whining/ whirring sound....
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-09-2014, 08:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,009
Posted By aclockwrk
No comments after 71 views? I took apart...

No comments after 71 views?

I took apart the vacuum pump, looks fine.

I back to thinking its the waterpump.
It's a pain in the ass, because one bolt is hidden behind the harmonic...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-08-2014, 07:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,009
Posted By aclockwrk
Whining / Whiring noise when revving and driving

I have an 08 X5 4.8i (129k miles) and for the past week or so I noticed a Whine /Whirring sound when revving the engine as well as driving. When driving you can hear it at lower speeds up to 40 or...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-05-2014, 01:47 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 97,725
Posted By aclockwrk
Excellent writeup! Just followed this and it was...

Excellent writeup! Just followed this and it was actually a lot easier that I originally thought. One thing I found interesting was that the original air springs had a white top same as the...
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