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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-02-2012, 06:59 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,565
Posted By Drkenigma1
I wanted to know if anyone else have a dealer lie...

I wanted to know if anyone else have a dealer lie about part numbers and/or
description in order to utilize them exclusively.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-02-2012, 06:54 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,565
Posted By Drkenigma1
Sorry I couldn't be more descriptive, I was in...

Sorry I couldn't be more descriptive, I was in class and there's s a policy. The main point is that I asked for a description and part number. They told me that they didn't have one but could order...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-02-2012, 12:37 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,565
Posted By Drkenigma1
Am I safe?? with a re-manufactured??

Am I safe?? with a re-manufactured??
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-02-2012, 12:34 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,565
Posted By Drkenigma1
Another note about dealers, I had a problem with...

Another note about dealers, I had a problem with my X in Phoenix. It blew a upper radiator hose. My wife was driving it to see her family. She managed to limp it in to a dealer. They charged me(her)...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-02-2012, 12:30 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,565
Posted By Drkenigma1
The PN# is 17 10 7 559 966 and it is a thermostat...

The PN# is 17 10 7 559 966 and it is a thermostat for the alternator. I had to call a dismantler for the correct information and I can buy t for $83 at a foreign parts specialist.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-02-2012, 12:26 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,565
Posted By Drkenigma1
The dealer told me that he doesn't have a part...

The dealer told me that he doesn't have a part number for this but he can order it for $103
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-02-2012, 12:25 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,565
Posted By Drkenigma1
I found this on BMW FANS part # 15 on this ...

I found this on BMW FANS part # 15 on this

http://http://bmwfans.info/parts/catalog/E53/SAV/USA/X5_4.4i-M62/2001/april/browse/radiator/radiator_expansion_tank_frame/

This part is specific to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-02-2012, 12:07 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,565
Posted By Drkenigma1
You won't believe what the stealer tried to do!

Ok you won't believe this. I had to remove the water cooled alternator from my '01 X 4.4 for the fifth time. I tried to have it rebuilt but I was told that it cannot or should not this time. Well in...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-25-2012, 06:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 12,703
Posted By Drkenigma1
I've replaced oops had my alternator rebuilt 5...

I've replaced oops had my alternator rebuilt 5 times and it always goes out for my '01 X. I will have to go to a not worthy source for a "new" one. My charging light always comes on whenever I am a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-25-2012, 06:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,068
Posted By Drkenigma1
Well funny that you should mention that. I now...

Well funny that you should mention that. I now have the battery light on, which means a charging problem. I called several BMW dismantlers and local shops. They told me that this cannot be rebuilt. I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-24-2012, 12:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,467
Posted By Drkenigma1
Don't chance it. You'll get miles from home and...

Don't chance it. You'll get miles from home and all of a sudden "bam!" shut down. Now you'll need a the least a charge, and a new alternator. Plus a tow
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-24-2012, 12:18 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 62,197
Posted By Drkenigma1
I can pull mine out in twenty minutes with the...

I can pull mine out in twenty minutes with the short cuts, only because I had to pull mine out 5 times. I had it rebuilt several times but I think I know better. The hardest part is wiggling it out...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-24-2012, 12:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,068
Posted By Drkenigma1
I have had this problem for the past year. I had...

I have had this problem for the past year. I had the alternator rebuilt and every 2-3 months I either have the battery light, and/or the deadly triangle (abs/red brake light/dsc). It is the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-21-2011, 07:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,380
Posted By Drkenigma1
I had holes too. What I did was a little easier....

I had holes too. What I did was a little easier. I sanded the metal to expose the contacts, then I bent the metal up to make a better connection to the socket and it worked.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-20-2010, 04:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,781
Posted By Drkenigma1
I'm having the same problem. It happened after my...

I'm having the same problem. It happened after my alternator failed and I changed everything, including the filter and pump. I went aftermarket for the filter and pump. I think it I might have to go...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-27-2010, 03:59 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 11,406
Posted By Drkenigma1
Check out Irotor.com for cross drilled and...

Check out Irotor.com for cross drilled and slotted. They are reasonably priced
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-26-2010, 06:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,705
Posted By Drkenigma1
Any comments?

Ok I checked the relays and they appear and have no burnt smell, but here are the cam sensors
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-25-2010, 08:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,705
Posted By Drkenigma1
I replaced the alternator first then the battery....

I replaced the alternator first then the battery. Somewhere in between these problems happened and I think the code was erased. If I can isolate th problem the plugs will be changed too. Thanks for...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-25-2010, 03:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,705
Posted By Drkenigma1
I these are NGK OEM plugs. A far as cleaning the...

I these are NGK OEM plugs. A far as cleaning the engine bay I do agree but I just came back from a 1600 mile trip to hot and dusty Pheoniz,AZ. I'm still researching and I have a lot of information...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-24-2010, 08:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,705
Posted By Drkenigma1
Does anyone know the resistance for the crankcase...

Does anyone know the resistance for the crankcase sensor and for the camshaft sensor? I walked to a local mechanic and he tested the crankcase sensor and seems to think it is OK. He thinks my problem...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-24-2010, 06:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,037
Posted By Drkenigma1
Worst case, any leaks in the rear?, could be the...

Worst case, any leaks in the rear?, could be the valley pan gasket.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-24-2010, 06:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,211
Posted By Drkenigma1
I did it in about a couple of hours wasn't that...

I did it in about a couple of hours wasn't that bad. Might want to replace the upper radiator hose and tackle the thermostat, thermostat housing, and water pump with the two belts while you are at...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-24-2010, 05:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,979
Posted By Drkenigma1
oops wrong pic

Oh look at this pic instead
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-24-2010, 05:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,979
Posted By Drkenigma1
This could be it

I pulled this crankcase sensor, under the bell housing on a 4.4. I think it is my problem and check the fuses
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-24-2010, 05:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,705
Posted By Drkenigma1
Angry Ok you back yard mechanics, look at this

Ok problem car cranks but won't start. The first problem started with the alternator and trans/fail/safe. Then the battery wouldn't hold a charge. I checked the spark plugs and fouled/nasty a couple...
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