Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-01-2016, 06:23 PM
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1. Yep - effectively the same engine.
2. No,...
1. Yep - effectively the same engine.
2. No, the Water Pump has its own O-Ring. You'll have to purchase the aux-fan o-ring separately.
3. Definitely sounds like a stuck thermo. Regardless of...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-19-2014, 11:34 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 11,099
Sorry for the *late* response. I never did...
Sorry for the *late* response. I never did resolve it. Sold it to a dealer and moved out of the country. :) Problem solved! haha. now I have a 320i with a coolant leak from the rear of the block. The...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-11-2013, 11:06 AM
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-07-2013, 10:19 AM
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I don't believe it's necessary to drain all...
I don't believe it's necessary to drain all however you will lose whatever is in the hoses when you disconnect. But chances are if you're replacing the thermostat due to age/time, it might be a good...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-30-2012, 12:06 PM
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-30-2012, 01:31 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,930
This happened to me in an e92 328xi where I...
This happened to me in an e92 328xi where I didn't have a problem when on the highway or when cold at lower speeds. No code either. It wasnt until the car was fully warm after my 13 mi commute, got...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-29-2012, 07:00 PM
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-29-2012, 02:16 AM
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I did my first tyranny drain and fill at 87k...
I did my first tyranny drain and fill at 87k miles with Valvoline Dex VI. I ran that for 30k miles then drain and filled again and I'm now at my 30k mark again.
The proper procedure is to do 2...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-29-2012, 01:59 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,809
Go to Bmaparts.com and get the OpParts brand...
Go to Bmaparts.com and get the OpParts brand rotors and ceramic pads. I did the front rotors, pads and the sensor for $98. 15k miles later still going strong and vibration free. Not to mention the...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-29-2012, 01:39 AM
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Replies: 41
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In this DIY I did clean up the switch and...
In this DIY I did clean up the switch and replaced the o ring. One way to test would be to unplug it. If the behavior doesn't change then you know its likely faulty.
2002 Sterling Gray Metallic M5...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
07-06-2012, 08:08 PM
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-16-2012, 12:33 AM
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Views: 14,959
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-15-2012, 09:36 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 14,959
The MAF was not OE as in, stamped with the BMW...
The MAF was not OE as in, stamped with the BMW logo, but it was however a Siemens VDO MAF which is stamped on every BMW MAF. I have since swapped back in the original MAF as that didn't resolve the...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-15-2012, 07:58 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 14,959
Follow up
As a follow up to this, I replaced the thermostat, water pump and aux fan switch o-ring as well as did a full cooling system flush. This did not resolve the problem. I haven't since invested any more...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-09-2012, 11:31 PM
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
04-23-2012, 10:52 PM
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-13-2012, 03:23 PM
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-08-2012, 05:45 PM
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Well if you're doing the VCG, make sure to get...
Well if you're doing the VCG, make sure to get the VCG grommets as well. There should be 15. As for the tranny, get the filter kit that includes the filter, gasket and new bolts. As for O2 sensors,...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-06-2012, 11:05 PM
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-06-2012, 11:05 PM
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Views: 6,433
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-06-2012, 10:44 PM
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-02-2012, 05:18 PM
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Forum: The Lounge
02-02-2012, 05:10 PM
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-02-2012, 03:48 PM
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-02-2012, 01:04 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 48,827
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