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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-18-2010, 01:10 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,405
Posted By Mikedd
Try the cam position sensors????

Try the cam position sensors????
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-12-2010, 08:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,843
Posted By Mikedd
Check the balance of the driveshaft.

Check the balance of the driveshaft.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-04-2010, 11:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,023
Posted By Mikedd
I just used some diluted rubbing alcohol.

I just used some diluted rubbing alcohol.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-04-2010, 06:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,023
Posted By Mikedd
I replaced both with oem from the dealer. I have...

I replaced both with oem from the dealer. I have had no issues at all but I was advised against using aftermarket parts for that. Try re installing the old sensors after cleaning them thoroughly and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-01-2010, 04:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,588
Posted By Mikedd
I actually have all the tools and a pretty well...

I actually have all the tools and a pretty well equipped shop that I work on my motorcycles and kids cars for them. If it was a reasonable and fair estimate I'd forgo the labour myself, but looks...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-01-2010, 10:28 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,588
Posted By Mikedd
I think I Will do the work myself. Brakes, boots...

I think I Will do the work myself. Brakes, boots and rear control arms. The pricing doesn't seem any different than dealer markups.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-31-2010, 09:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,588
Posted By Mikedd
Whats the work worth???

Informed by the local indy that I need 4500-5K worth of work consisting of


Front brake pads/machine rotors
rear ball joints
1 outer CV boot
1 window regulator (not broken yet but makes a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-24-2010, 09:08 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,846
Posted By Mikedd
I have put on a fair number of miles since I did...

I have put on a fair number of miles since I did that very un scientific poll and I am still good transmission wise as well. I think we should resurrect the poll to get even more data to perhaps...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-26-2010, 09:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,329
Posted By Mikedd
Mine creaks as the temp rises as well. Nothing is...

Mine creaks as the temp rises as well. Nothing is worn out and everything checks out fine. Sometimes it almost sounds broken, then next day all is good.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-09-2010, 03:56 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 32,633
Posted By Mikedd
We did a poll on here on that very subject of...

We did a poll on here on that very subject of failing transmissions after fluid change. Mind you it was far from statistically accurate but I was very surprised to see that no one had reported a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-09-2010, 03:44 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,893
Posted By Mikedd
I'm going to bring this up again! After about 4...

I'm going to bring this up again! After about 4 months and 4000 miles (2K on a long sustained highway trip) my coolant level was down again, not much but enough to trigger the "low coolant" message...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-06-2010, 04:33 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,169
Posted By Mikedd
Vacuum leak somewhere on the intake side or idle...

Vacuum leak somewhere on the intake side or idle control valve. Sealed when cold and as it warms up becomes more pronounced? Check your oil separator hoses, they could be mush back there. My .02
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-05-2010, 06:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,106
Posted By Mikedd
I have done injectors, radiator etc. on my old 88...

I have done injectors, radiator etc. on my old 88 7 series (big six). Seems straight forward but I have experienced the unforseen in the past! Brakes and suspension are no problem on these though.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-05-2010, 03:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,106
Posted By Mikedd
Valley Pan, Water Pump,Valve cover gaskets? How Hard?

Probably time to do the rest of the maintenence items on the 4.4. I have read bits here and there but am interested in the time it takes and difficulty level from those who have done it. I have a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-01-2010, 04:56 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,426
Posted By Mikedd
I have noticed this as well on an intermittent...

I have noticed this as well on an intermittent basis on my 2001 4.4i. I'd like to know what it is though.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-23-2010, 05:05 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 33,076
Posted By Mikedd
If it is accompanied by a bit of a rattling type...

If it is accompanied by a bit of a rattling type sound it could be timing chain related. Cam sensors start to fail and on start up the timing is messed up so you get the loud intermittent knocking...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-15-2010, 11:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,880
Posted By Mikedd
Replaced both cam sensors tonight with OEM...

Replaced both cam sensors tonight with OEM replacements. The X runs very smooth to the point where I cant tell if it's running sitting at a light. I was under the impression that sensors either...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-14-2010, 11:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,880
Posted By Mikedd
no just on start up and has done so before after...

no just on start up and has done so before after washing. I was looking on the 540 E39 forums and it's documented there. Seems to be a clogged filter or bad switch located by the oil filter. I'm...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-14-2010, 10:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,880
Posted By Mikedd
Well, same thing happened tonight, exactly one...

Well, same thing happened tonight, exactly one day after washing it....same as last time now that I think about it. Started...ran rough, restarted and ran fine. Parked it 20 minutes later started it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-09-2010, 11:36 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 12,539
Posted By Mikedd
I had my tranny fluid changed along with filter...

I had my tranny fluid changed along with filter and all other driveline fluids. It's been 90 days and 8K miles(93K total) and it drives fine, super smooth and shifts great. No issues so far. My Indy...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-08-2010, 08:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,777
Posted By Mikedd
Make sure your MAF is plugged in and clean. Also...

Make sure your MAF is plugged in and clean. Also your oil separator hoses might not be tight cousing a big vacuum leak?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-08-2010, 03:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,791
Posted By Mikedd
Even an hour with power disconnected should drain...

Even an hour with power disconnected should drain most of the capacitive charge from any microprocessor device. That should send it back to it's original instruction set on an EPROM. Let us know how...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-08-2010, 01:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,791
Posted By Mikedd
Not a Guru here, but try this. Disconnect your...

Not a Guru here, but try this. Disconnect your battery overnight and let all of the electrical devices drain. Start it up and turn the wheel from lock to lock (hard left to hard right) and see how...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-04-2010, 01:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,880
Posted By Mikedd
Well got in and drove it home tonight and no SES...

Well got in and drove it home tonight and no SES light? I don't get it, these things are haunted. Everytime i see that light I think 1K.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-03-2010, 02:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,880
Posted By Mikedd
Had the separator issue dealt with last month....

Had the separator issue dealt with last month. New hoses etc. Ran like a top and still does, just wondering if I have a bad sensor?
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