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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-20-2016, 11:27 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 17,325
Posted By cgrosse
PUT $$$ AWAY

Well your are describing the classic symptoms of a V8 X5 transmission failure warning signs....sure buy it but be ready to immediately find a trans shop who can rebuild that ZF tranny or price a BMW...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-29-2016, 08:02 PM
Replies: 261
Views: 273,835
Posted By cgrosse
door handle

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0-HTcupH6U
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-13-2016, 05:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,219
Posted By cgrosse
YUP don't cheap out replace the correct part!

YUP don't cheap out replace the correct part!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-27-2015, 06:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,854
Posted By cgrosse
reg

Go to Bavauto.com for a nice DYI video
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-27-2015, 12:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,410
Posted By cgrosse
HOOD STRUTS

Well my 4.6is bit me good this time....cleaning out dead leaves with the hood open in the driveway and a breeze came along and BAM!!!! the hood SLAMS shut on FOUR fingers on my...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-21-2015, 09:41 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 19,315
Posted By cgrosse
My sessantas wore out in the front so I'm running...

My sessantas wore out in the front so I'm running the Vortis on the front...very happy with those
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-21-2015, 09:30 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 10,720
Posted By cgrosse
I have contacts at BMW and a set of four are...

I have contacts at BMW and a set of four are available from Germany
36.11.8.025.860 & 859 9X20 10X20 from Alpina Z8

$3200 for all four good deal
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-11-2015, 07:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,577
Posted By cgrosse
catalog

Easy go to Penske Parts - Parts Catalog for BMW & Mini (http://www.penskeparts.com/index.aspx) click BMW then enter last seven of the VIN.... voila look up your part in group 41 or 51
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-11-2015, 07:08 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 17,427
Posted By cgrosse
Complete amazement.... I too have consistently...

Complete amazement.... I too have consistently changed my oil with BMW synthetic at 5K intervals and my guides were junk...consider your 4.6 a blessed machine!!!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-08-2015, 10:29 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 17,427
Posted By cgrosse
CHECK THE OIL PAN!

Does it rattle on start up? Drop the oil pan for plastic chips from the timing chain....MANDATORY!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-07-2015, 11:34 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,541
Posted By cgrosse
Wow man I replaced my latch assembly for my...

Wow man I replaced my latch assembly for my drivers door with no issues....pull the inside handle too ? Worse comes to worse contact a BMW body shop or independent repair for help...

...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-07-2015, 11:24 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 28,240
Posted By cgrosse
MASSACHUSETTS: two more excellent shops: Import...

MASSACHUSETTS: two more excellent shops:
Import Auto ; Braintree MA
Revolution Auto ; Norwood MA
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-07-2015, 11:19 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 17,325
Posted By cgrosse
Same thing happened to my 4.6is.... transmission...

Same thing happened to my 4.6is.... transmission overhaul.... fortunately I know a great transmission shop in Boston....Job done for $3500 and good to go!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-30-2014, 12:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,829
Posted By cgrosse
SNOWS IT IS!

SNOWS IT IS!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-29-2014, 01:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,829
Posted By cgrosse
ALL SEASONS OR SNOWS?

I know this has posted before but looking for more feedback. Size 255-55-18

tires in snow...anyone use all seasons with good luck in snow? My snow tires

seem to not last so long and I'm...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-23-2012, 10:02 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 85,950
Posted By cgrosse
But look the aftermarket responded and came up...

But look the aftermarket responded and came up with a collapsible repair pipe to cut the bill down to around $1500.... THAT WORKS! Get hooked up with a quality reasonable independant BMW repairer and...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-23-2012, 09:52 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 85,950
Posted By cgrosse
bryantempio: BMW is cutting edge... not a...

bryantempio:

BMW is cutting edge... not a Toyoto appliance. Yup you gotta spend money to fix the things that break but to me BMW whole experience is worth it. Sure $10K to fix a coolant leak is...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-02-2012, 11:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,257
Posted By cgrosse
Same thing with my 4.6is... My e46 330xi has a...

Same thing with my 4.6is... My e46 330xi has a fix on the e46fanatics website... nobody knows anything about X5 fix?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-14-2012, 08:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,706
Posted By cgrosse
coolant leak

Dude if you still have the ORIGINAL water pump just go ahead and git r done! It's due!!
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-11-2012, 08:04 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 85,950
Posted By cgrosse
N62 motors guys; go with a good independant BMW...

N62 motors guys; go with a good independant BMW shop and get this kit:

BMW V8 Coolant Transfer Pipe (Collapsible) N62 by AllGermanAuto (AGA) : Bimmerzone.com...
Forum: Parts and Accessories Forum 11-09-2010, 12:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,767
Posted By cgrosse
Dont bother with trying to make the clips hold...

Dont bother with trying to make the clips hold the weatherstrip... new strips come with the clips already attached.... easy
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-09-2010, 10:03 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,665
Posted By cgrosse
WIPER ALERT

My wipers in my 2002 4.6is stopped working in the middle of a rainstorm... scary but fortunately not far from my house. After researching this site for advice I proceeded to pop off the cowl cover...
Forum: Tire, Wheel, Brake and Suspension Forum 08-13-2009, 06:55 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 42,575
Posted By cgrosse
These tires ROCK!!! I have 3K miles on them so...

These tires ROCK!!! I have 3K miles on them so far... smooth as silk doing 90-100MPH on the interstate. I never got as many compliments as I do now on the looks.... the key is there are NO other...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-11-2009, 02:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,113
Posted By cgrosse
BMW OEM trailer hitches available!

They finally came in off back order... 48 in stk at the California parts warehouse. Order now thru your favorite BMW dealer before the're all gone again...

part# 71-60-0-009-711
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-05-2009, 09:51 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 12,587
Posted By cgrosse
My choice would be the V8 over the 3.0 ... once...

My choice would be the V8 over the 3.0 ... once you drive and compare it's a no brainer. Plus the resale value if you would ever want to sell or trade up. Maintenence is always going to be an issue...
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