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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-13-2009, 12:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,690
Posted By drbgm
Having recently replaced the door carrier, the...

Having recently replaced the door carrier, the cable that connects the inner latch and the lock mechanism is a separte piece, #5 in the diagram.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-29-2009, 03:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 815
Posted By drbgm
Thanks X5 world

Spent Saturday afternoon at the lake replacing the driver's side door handle carrier. Thanks for all the great detailed information on this site.

Only kink in the procedure was not realizing how...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-16-2009, 12:16 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,746
Posted By drbgm
Check out Bimmerspecialist.ca for the oil...

Check out Bimmerspecialist.ca for the oil separator, least expensive I have found, I priced out the hoses separately and the valve and it was a lot more than this whole kit. This comes up as $155.99....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-20-2008, 04:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,195
Posted By drbgm
Absolutly, called 911 within minutes, description...

Absolutly, called 911 within minutes, description was posted and a car in the area was sent to look. Made a reportwithin 15 minutes and that put it on the national list, so other provinces or the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-20-2008, 02:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,195
Posted By drbgm
Angry Keep your eyes open

No developments.

Gone since last Monday, I know it's a long shot putting this on here but I'm trying everything.

Manitoba plate # EJR 395
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-17-2008, 04:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,195
Posted By drbgm
Still Looking

With the snow here the last couple of days, the plows will be out and they will tow vehicles left on the street. Good news is the tow truck driver has to run the plate first before he tows, so I am...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-16-2008, 02:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,195
Posted By drbgm
Stolen X5 in Winnipeg

Yes, you read that right, someone stole my gray 02' X5 3.0 from my office Monday Feb. 11.

I went out, started it up, turned on the seats and re-entered my office to help my wife bring out some...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-20-2007, 01:48 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,643
Posted By drbgm
I've been looking into this as well lately. Last...

I've been looking into this as well lately. Last year I replaced the valve cover gasket and only cleaned the hoses to the oil separator.

There is a "Cold Country Version" for the 3.0l PN...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-09-2007, 02:48 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 31,656
Posted By drbgm
Size matters?

Someone can correct me if I'm wrong but I thought Xs with a 4.4 or bigger came equiped with bigger brakes as well so the minimum size rim you can run would be the 18". Take it from me, snow tires...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-09-2007, 01:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,036
Posted By drbgm
Don't be fooled

Mine was acting the same way until changing the resistor. Good for a while then not, then good again. Get it scanned, the faults will be logged and change the resistor. Heat is good.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-08-2007, 07:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,737
Posted By drbgm
Condensation blew a gasket

Just went through the same thing, Saturday morning -30C here in Winnipeg, start it up, let it run a while then go. Get 10 minutes away smoke, smell, oil blowing back from the front of the valve...
Forum: The Lounge 02-05-2007, 12:11 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,531
Posted By drbgm
Try -38C

Current temp is -38 , -49 with windchill.

The X sprung a fuel leak that closed by the time I got to work, BUT by the time I got to work the valve cover leak had puked just enough oil to get blown...
Forum: The Lounge 12-22-2006, 05:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,708
Posted By drbgm
God bless Mr. Eisenhower and the forethought to...

God bless Mr. Eisenhower and the forethought to build Interstates.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-01-2006, 01:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 940
Posted By drbgm
Red hot Temp gauge

It's been cold up here and lots of snow so i've been letting the X warm up for a few minutes. Well the other day I left it for about 5 minutes. When I came back out to go the temp. gauge was all...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-11-2006, 11:38 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,259
Posted By drbgm
That looks like one heck of a hit! I stopped...

That looks like one heck of a hit! I stopped hard for a firetruck coming through an intersection, and was rearended. The Alero that hit me needed a new hood, rad support, bumper, couple of lights...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 08-12-2006, 11:52 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,905
Posted By drbgm
What about Hakkapelitta's on 17s? Winnipeg...

What about Hakkapelitta's on 17s? Winnipeg (Winter-peg) gets frosty cold, lots of snow, lots of ice once snow packs on streets and it can last from November to March. Been thinking, sad as it is,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-10-2006, 03:31 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,081
Posted By drbgm
Any one try Voll Synthese? Heard North Americain...

Any one try Voll Synthese? Heard North Americain Castrol not the same as European. Used Mobil 1 5-30, sounds a litttle noisey right at start-up but not other complaints. Voll Synthese is made in...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-10-2006, 06:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,386
Posted By drbgm
Ok just tried holding the mirror neck, no...

Ok just tried holding the mirror neck, no difference, however window down makes it worse. I've noticed a vibration / rattle in the driver's side when the window is down and I'm driving but we'll...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-10-2006, 05:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,386
Posted By drbgm
Checked the latch, checked the hinges, checked...

Checked the latch, checked the hinges, checked alignment, all good. Closing the door or tapping the door skin in the middle of the door on the outside produce the same annoying ring, like my 1970...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-10-2006, 03:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,386
Posted By drbgm
Good point, checked the weatherseal, looks fine...

Good point, checked the weatherseal, looks fine not squashed or torn. Again with the door closed, if I tap on the sheet metal in the middle of the door from the outside, the door sounds hollow...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-10-2006, 03:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,386
Posted By drbgm
Angry Stop Slamming The Door!!!

Every time, no matter how soft or how hard someone closes the front passenger door, it sounds hollow. Not a rattle, but a hollow tinny sound. I've tapped on the outside of all the doors when they...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-23-2006, 01:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,554
Posted By drbgm
I think it is on all X5s, check your manual or...

I think it is on all X5s, check your manual or the pdf version on this site, around p. 98 or 99. It describes the adaptive brake feature and it is not listed with an * which would indicate optional...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-21-2006, 10:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,554
Posted By drbgm
I belive it is for adaptive braking. When you...

I belive it is for adaptive braking. When you apply pedal hard or ABS is active the it should also light up as well as the regular brake lights. Gives the person behind you a BIGGER warning.
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