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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-05-2012, 01:43 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,441
Posted By tdgard
I became quite intimate with that damned thing...

I became quite intimate with that damned thing and think that the external seal doesn't do anything. I think it's designed to leak which is then channeled into the drains. The actual seal comes...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-04-2012, 03:43 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,441
Posted By tdgard
Weird. I had my glass blow out Labor Day. ...

Weird.

I had my glass blow out Labor Day. Cruise set at 80 on an interstate no one around. No chance of it getting hit. I had a cargo box mounted so nothing could fall on it. I assume there...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-29-2011, 01:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,009
Posted By tdgard
The xenons will swivel to the passengers side...

The xenons will swivel to the passengers side while stopped. They will only swivel to the drivers side (into oncoming traffic) while moving and then based on speed to determine how far.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-15-2011, 12:10 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 21,364
Posted By tdgard
14 when I just do 2-3mi drives from the house to...

14 when I just do 2-3mi drives from the house to Home Depot. 16.6 mixed driving. Close to 20 on the interstate by myself-but most of the trips I'm loaded with a roof box-so back to 16-17 for those...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-29-2011, 12:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,127
Posted By tdgard
Well put. This is what I meant by list--broken...

Well put. This is what I meant by list--broken things. They will not go find them for you.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-29-2011, 12:36 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 34,872
Posted By tdgard
I had an E34 with the Nikasil block. Never had a...

I had an E34 with the Nikasil block. Never had a problem, but you knew it was lurking. Pretty stressful actually.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-28-2011, 10:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,127
Posted By tdgard
The boot should be covered and get you in the...

The boot should be covered and get you in the door. Go through the car stem to stern looking for leaks, squeeks, thunks, etc. Keep in mind that rattles and trim don't count-just mechanical. +1 on...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-08-2011, 03:11 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,060
Posted By tdgard
I think this is normal after the facelift. Mine...

I think this is normal after the facelift. Mine are bright as s&*$ too.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-05-2011, 05:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,224
Posted By tdgard
Not sure about your situation, but I'll give you...

Not sure about your situation, but I'll give you mine.

If I were to leave my house and drive into downtown Atlanta with the headlights in auto the lamps will cycle on/off no fewer than a dozen...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-05-2011, 03:43 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,224
Posted By tdgard
I'm going to be a little picky here. Harm-as in...

I'm going to be a little picky here. Harm-as in screw them up-no. Harm-as in shorten the lamp life-absolutely.

I have been a distributor for Osram, Ushio, and GE lamps as well as using arc lamps...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-25-2011, 10:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,082
Posted By tdgard
Not right now. Come on up and roll down the...

Not right now. Come on up and roll down the windows. Sounds like a low charge. Does it blow out cold air after 10 min-or is it mearly cool?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-15-2011, 05:34 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 14,076
Posted By tdgard
Mine had quite a bit of grunt--but then you...

Mine had quite a bit of grunt--but then you needed it to pull around 6 billion pounds of steel.

We used to call it the snowman killer.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-14-2011, 11:31 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 14,076
Posted By tdgard
A 1978 Mercury Cougar given to me by my parents...

A 1978 Mercury Cougar given to me by my parents in the early 80s. What a rotten car. First one I ever bought was an 81 320i around 88.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-06-2011, 02:31 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 30,912
Posted By tdgard
Not quite sure about the artic silver but Thule's...

Not quite sure about the artic silver but Thule's silver colored boxes match Titan Silver almost spot on.

I'm certain that if I were to shove the box to one side I could get one or more bike...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-03-2011, 04:34 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,454
Posted By tdgard
I've had two come off. On my E21 the fan came...

I've had two come off. On my E21 the fan came off and went sideways through my radiator--that one was my fault. I overtorqued the bolts into the waterpump--12lbs MEANS 12lbs. Then I had a single...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-22-2010, 05:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,384
Posted By tdgard
I too have seen the ---- on the display & also...

I too have seen the ---- on the display & also drove for around 10mi. Not a very good feeling. I put 24.1 gallons in to the first click. I never top off but I'm sure I could have gotten several...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-18-2010, 04:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,667
Posted By tdgard
Wow good luck with that--I bought an 06 4.4 CPO/w...

Wow good luck with that--I bought an 06 4.4 CPO/w extended maint 22k loaded with everything except sport and towing for 31k a year and a half ago.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-22-2010, 12:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,891
Posted By tdgard
This was a very well known problem on my E28-not...

This was a very well known problem on my E28-not sure if the X works the same or not but the problem is identical. The rubber diaphragms in the heater valve would develop rips. At highway speed the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-16-2010, 01:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,632
Posted By tdgard
Nav made no difference in my decision to buy. I...

Nav made no difference in my decision to buy. I also use a portable day to day. In fact-between cars, phones, and portable-we have 6 in our household. I do like the bigger screen that comes with...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-30-2010, 11:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,453
Posted By tdgard
I guess I sort of ruled out any sensor because...

I guess I sort of ruled out any sensor because all the other things associated with the door being open or closed (lights, warnings, ect) act normaly. Time to yank it all apart I suppose.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-30-2010, 06:08 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,673
Posted By tdgard
No help here but get rid of those keys! My old...

No help here but get rid of those keys! My old man used to say that a persons stature in life is inversely proportional to the number of keys on his keyring. I personally think it's a bell curve.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-30-2010, 05:53 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,453
Posted By tdgard
Did not want to hijack "Does your X do this too?" thread so...

I've noticed in the past month that my car has stopped leaving the drivers door unlocked while open. If I hit the Key fob the drivers door locks when open. Any idea what might have failed?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-30-2010, 05:23 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 15,930
Posted By tdgard
I have to say I was pretty impressed with the...

I have to say I was pretty impressed with the X-Drive setup. I moved from Erie, PA (where you need a tunneling machine to get around) to Atlanta (where it rains all day-then turns into snow and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-30-2010, 02:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,876
Posted By tdgard
I hear mine every now and then-call it once a...

I hear mine every now and then-call it once a month. Sometimes when I start the X-sometimes when I shut it off. It might run while driving but I would never hear it over the road noise. I think if...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-18-2010, 01:02 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,007
Posted By tdgard
300K has been about normal for me. So far I've...

300K has been about normal for me. So far I've had an E12, E21, E28, and E34 in addition to the current stable. The only one I got rid of before that mileage was the E34 because it got punched by a...
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