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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-07-2009, 07:51 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,836
Posted By 4 Wheels of Fun
Thank you so much for the info. Any idea if this...

Thank you so much for the info. Any idea if this would be covered under CPO warranty?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-02-2009, 12:30 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,287
Posted By 4 Wheels of Fun
It's not wrong and I was thinking dibbs on the...

It's not wrong and I was thinking dibbs on the transmission (as a spare). :dunno:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-03-2009, 11:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,262
Posted By 4 Wheels of Fun
What color was the smoke and what did it smell...

What color was the smoke and what did it smell like (oil, anti-freeze)? Could you tell what section of the engine bay it was coming from?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-22-2009, 12:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,837
Posted By 4 Wheels of Fun
Oi - I have the same issue. Would love to get...

Oi - I have the same issue. Would love to get some info on what needs to be replaced (just #1 & #13 from previous post?) and how difficult it would be on the DIY scale.
Forum: Dealer Info 02-17-2009, 05:51 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,582
Posted By 4 Wheels of Fun
5 stars for BMW Northwest (Fife, WA)

A repair of my valve cover gasket completed two weeks ago at my local dealer failed while on a trip to the other side of the state. I had it towed on Saturday afternoon and I had it back free of...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-11-2009, 12:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,213
Posted By 4 Wheels of Fun
You're probably 30k miles away from a group of...

You're probably 30k miles away from a group of issues including the oil separator, transcooler, cv boots, etc. Look at some of the recent threads and you'll see what I mean. Get an extended warranty...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-10-2009, 08:17 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,803
Posted By 4 Wheels of Fun
I've been trying to determine the service...

I've been trying to determine the service bulletin # so I can sound credible when I go in there.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-10-2009, 04:59 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,372
Posted By 4 Wheels of Fun
I went with EBC slotted and drilled rotors up...

I went with EBC slotted and drilled rotors up front with EBC green stuff pads. This has reduced brake dust and they perform nicely with no squeaks. I would stick with OEM in the rear based on my...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-10-2009, 04:50 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,951
Posted By 4 Wheels of Fun
what is CCA BMW?

what is CCA BMW?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-09-2009, 09:55 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,056
Posted By 4 Wheels of Fun
try the reset procedure again and depress the...

try the reset procedure again and depress the brake pedal during the waiting period my light went away shortly after that...if that doesn't do it the sensor is not connected properly or is damaged or...
Forum: Parts and Accessories Forum 02-08-2009, 12:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,810
Posted By 4 Wheels of Fun
It's been released. I downloaded the Rev Lite...

It's been released. I downloaded the Rev Lite (free) just to see what it looked like. I think I'm going to buy the whole package. I'll probably shop around for the best deal on the ElmCanII-WLAN...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-31-2009, 10:28 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,803
Posted By 4 Wheels of Fun
Those are good points - I'll see what they have...

Those are good points - I'll see what they have to say...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-31-2009, 05:53 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,803
Posted By 4 Wheels of Fun
The truck was originally purchased in June of '03...

The truck was originally purchased in June of '03 so that's why my warranty expires in June. I believe I am the third owner but according to the BMW website under the warranty section it transfers...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-31-2009, 01:41 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,951
Posted By 4 Wheels of Fun
I haven't seen a document here on X5World on how...

I haven't seen a document here on X5World on how to replace the water pump. Is it something you should just have your dealer or indy mechanic do?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-31-2009, 12:05 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,803
Posted By 4 Wheels of Fun
My date of production is 04/2003 I updated...

My date of production is 04/2003

I updated the part numbers in my previous post for the oil separator / cyclone valve replacement

I'll be sure to discuss what warranty I buy with the board....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-31-2009, 01:25 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,951
Posted By 4 Wheels of Fun
I just had the 'drive belt' changed by the...

I just had the 'drive belt' changed by the dealer. I'm assuming this is the same as the serpentine, yes?

Is the water pump easy to get at to inspect?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-30-2009, 11:50 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,803
Posted By 4 Wheels of Fun
Kind of a long story, but we bought the car used...

Kind of a long story, but we bought the car used recently and part of my deal with the non-BMW dealer I bought it from was a $1500 credit for various repairs. So, bottom line is I didn't have to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-30-2009, 03:55 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,803
Posted By 4 Wheels of Fun
Just a quick clarification for this thread and...

Just a quick clarification for this thread and other threads...we just got our X5 back from the dealer after a bundle of CPO warranty repairs and the invoice says they replaced both the Cyclone Valve...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-18-2009, 11:42 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 27,055
Posted By 4 Wheels of Fun
Recently purchased my 2003 X5 4.4i w/ Sport...

Recently purchased my 2003 X5 4.4i w/ Sport package. It now has about 85,000 miles and we're hoping to get at least a couple years of relatively trouble free enjoyment from it. We sure enjoy driving...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-16-2009, 07:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 930
Posted By 4 Wheels of Fun
Alpac, Your cat converter theory could have...

Alpac,

Your cat converter theory could have some legs because my check engine light came on today as well which the manual states is emission related.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-16-2009, 07:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 930
Posted By 4 Wheels of Fun
Thanks for yoyr thoughts. It didn't disappear in...

Thanks for yoyr thoughts. It didn't disappear in manual it just wasn't present in first or second. It came back when I shifted to third in manual. My X5 has 84k miles.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-16-2009, 06:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 930
Posted By 4 Wheels of Fun
Tranny issues and questions

This is not how I wanted my first post to go. The 2003 4.4i w/ sport package we recently purchased appears to be developing a transmission problem. Fortunately, the truck is still covered under the...
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