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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-02-2012, 09:57 AM
Replies: 270
Views: 49,939
Posted By Zumie
Absolutely not. My 2003 3.0i only had 65k on...

Absolutely not.

My 2003 3.0i only had 65k on it when I picked it up (from the original owners)! I have had nothing but problems with it. After the first few break downs I never trusted it to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-28-2012, 11:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,088
Posted By Zumie
Well... I don't know what the book says about...

Well... I don't know what the book says about removing the diff but it would seem (at first glance) that you will need to remove the left motor mount. Well, not so. Just tug and rotate and it'll...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-28-2012, 08:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,088
Posted By Zumie
Well, never mind I guess... I got the old one...

Well, never mind I guess... I got the old one out and the new one installed in under 4 hours. It actually wasn't too bad.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-27-2012, 05:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,088
Posted By Zumie
Question Front differential

Hello everyone!

I've searched around and couldn't find much about this... My front diff died on me and I will be replacing it with a used one with about 40K miles on it. It's going into my 2003...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-18-2010, 12:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,954
Posted By Zumie
:shizzle:

:shizzle:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-18-2010, 01:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,954
Posted By Zumie
It's a great truck... Just kind nickle and...

It's a great truck... Just kind nickle and dimin' me at the 80K mark lol.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-17-2010, 11:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,954
Posted By Zumie
BOOOO.....

I guess it isn't so aweful... 80K Florida (lots of Summer :cool: fun) miles - A/C compressor took a dump.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-17-2010, 10:13 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,775
Posted By Zumie
Looks like a 4 door civic on steroids... AND he...

Looks like a 4 door civic on steroids... AND he had to put the fender mufflers (as I call them) on it... It's not a BUICK - it's a BMW!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-16-2010, 08:02 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 49,552
Posted By Zumie
True.. I was just saying :thumbup:

True.. I was just saying :thumbup:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-16-2010, 06:47 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 49,552
Posted By Zumie
It only takes like 45 minutes (with any kind of...

It only takes like 45 minutes (with any kind of exp.) to replace the whole axle... Very easy, just remove hub bolt followed by your brake caliper/rotor, unbolt lower strut bolts, pull back the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-15-2010, 10:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,411
Posted By Zumie
The last time I went to a non dealer alignment...

The last time I went to a non dealer alignment shop, they said they couldn't do it due to a special tool they lacked. I've not looked at the alignment process very close, but is this task of...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-15-2010, 08:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,411
Posted By Zumie
Rear Camber

Has anyone used this camber kit from BAVAUTO? I'm interested in this, since I'd like to prolong the ineer tread on my wife's X5. Thanks for any input. I'd like to put it at ZERO degrees, if...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-09-2010, 11:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 896
Posted By Zumie
Thanks for your input. I am in love with my...

Thanks for your input. I am in love with my wife's X5 - so much that I want to buy one of my own. But, I swear this thing has ears. If I bad mouth it - SERVICE ENGINE SOON lights up. lol
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-09-2010, 03:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 896
Posted By Zumie
Question about a particular problem/part

Can anyone tell me what #5 does, exactly? I have replaced the Vac and valve as well as the vac hoses connecting the valve to the #5 and am STILL getting the P0491 and P0492 codes. All I'm left with...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-06-2010, 09:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,248
Posted By Zumie
Just wondering... Should I replace the hose...

Just wondering... Should I replace the hose linked between the pump and valve? The plastic one?

THanks
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-24-2010, 07:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,248
Posted By Zumie
Excellent! I will check out the hose(s). ...

Excellent! I will check out the hose(s).

I'll try to perfor some sort of leak down test with them? You guys are great, thanks for the great advice!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-23-2010, 10:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,248
Posted By Zumie
Exclamation P0491

So, yesterday I started my X, sat down, latched my seatbelt, was about ready to take off for work... AAARRRGG!!! I Forgot something!

Put the X in "P" and ran upstairs to grab my breakfast (2...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-18-2010, 07:29 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,136
Posted By Zumie
Exclamation HID Foglights / ABS, BRAKE, DSC, flashers and no cruise control

So, I got a set of 5000K HIDs for my fog lights (Xentec brand). Installed like a champ, no problems - plug and play.

Then, I turn them on... ABS light comes on, flashers start flashing, BRAKE...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-01-2010, 07:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 895
Posted By Zumie
I will start with this - AWESOME! Thank you! ...

I will start with this - AWESOME! Thank you!



After I get the intake fully checked, I'll start looking into this one.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-31-2010, 05:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 895
Posted By Zumie
lol, yes - that has crossed my mind!! But...

lol, yes - that has crossed my mind!!

But that doesn't fix problem :) Plus, they'd notice at the inspection place I think. haha
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-31-2010, 05:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 895
Posted By Zumie
Exclamation What's next?

I have an '03 X5 3.0i with 76k on the odometer.

So, I had the P0171 and P0174 codes pop up, I cleared them, drove for 20 miles and they came back.

Here are the following fixes, in order... ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-04-2009, 03:15 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 736
Posted By Zumie
Thank you sir, awesome info :)

Thank you sir, awesome info :)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-04-2009, 01:06 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 736
Posted By Zumie
Headlights the same?

Since I have an '03 model and I want Angel Eyes in my headlight housings, but can't due to the superman glue that BMW used....

Do the headlight housings from a earlier model year fit the '03? ...
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 02-26-2009, 06:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,089
Posted By Zumie
Thanks for the info - just what I needed :)

Thanks for the info - just what I needed :)
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 02-26-2009, 06:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,089
Posted By Zumie
Exclamation Pioneer AVH-P4000DVD

That is the unit I intend to purchase, but I had a question.

I am new to he BMW scene - but very in love with my X5 from a mechanical point of view so far.

I hear fromeveryone (Best Buy and a...
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