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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-06-2009, 11:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,431
Posted By lotusing
I need more detail as what other symptoms you are...

I need more detail as what other symptoms you are have like do you hear the compressor come on when the a/c button is pressed,etc. There is a way to jump a switch to rule out the compressor. If the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-01-2009, 03:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,780
Posted By lotusing
So what you are saying is that it may not be the...

So what you are saying is that it may not be the alternator?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-31-2009, 05:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,780
Posted By lotusing
Anybody have this happen to them?

Anybody have this happen to them?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-31-2009, 02:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,780
Posted By lotusing
Thanks for the response. Well it's about 25 deg...

Thanks for the response. Well it's about 25 deg outside and without charging the batt overnight its started again and runs fine.I am clueless.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-31-2009, 01:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,780
Posted By lotusing
Alternator?????

Hello all,
Well I fixed the O.S. valve and all looked well. I took it out for a run and looked for oil leaks,dry. Then I took it for a blast in the snow and then the batt light came on. I had a BMW...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-28-2009, 03:50 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 792
Posted By lotusing
Thanks for the help!!!

With the help of this forum I was able to change the O.S. valve. It was a pain but was done. I took the car out for a good thrashing to make sure that all was good in the snow and now oil leaked out...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-26-2009, 10:18 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,417
Posted By lotusing
Yes, I don't have the oil stick in the way. Now...

Yes, I don't have the oil stick in the way. Now that I think about it, the only stick that I have is for the trans and its close to the firewall.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-26-2009, 06:41 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,417
Posted By lotusing
Mgruger, my x5 did not have the oil stick in the...

Mgruger, my x5 did not have the oil stick in the way. It is a 3.0 prod 11/02.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-26-2009, 06:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,417
Posted By lotusing
Well I spoke to a BMW tech and he said that all...

Well I spoke to a BMW tech and he said that all of the #3 hoses turn and lock but how he gets by that is to heat the hose to soften it first, then use vaseline to lube it then just push as hard as...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-26-2009, 11:22 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,417
Posted By lotusing
I have a 3.0 and I have all the parts needed from...

I have a 3.0 and I have all the parts needed from the dealer.I think that they gave me a different type of hose. I need the type that just snaps in.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-25-2009, 08:11 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,417
Posted By lotusing
Weasel56, thanks for the reply. Yes the hose #3...

Weasel56, thanks for the reply. Yes the hose #3 on the realoem.com parts list has to slide in then turn to lock. If it would have just slide on like the other hoses it would have been on by now. I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-24-2009, 11:20 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,417
Posted By lotusing
Anybody with this problem?

Anybody with this problem?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-24-2009, 06:59 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,417
Posted By lotusing
I tried that but the hose does not just snap on....

I tried that but the hose does not just snap on. You need to push it on then turn to lock and the turn is not possible. No room.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-24-2009, 06:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,417
Posted By lotusing
Thanks for the reply. #3

Thanks for the reply. #3
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-24-2009, 06:42 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,417
Posted By lotusing
Oil separator Removal nightmare AND NEED HELP!!!!!

I have an 03 X5 3.0 and had to replace the valve cover gasket because oil was pouring out. I descided to replace the valve because everyone says that is the cause. I took everything off as described...
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