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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-22-2010, 02:15 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,227
Posted By gnavejr
The top two are easy. There are two other smaller...

The top two are easy. There are two other smaller hoses that are called oil return lines. One is from the oil separator and the other is a smaller one from the crankcase ventilation(breather) valve...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-12-2010, 06:00 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,729
Posted By gnavejr
Will do! I think you're absolutely right. I DID...

Will do! I think you're absolutely right. I DID get a refund BTW! I appreciate all your help.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-11-2010, 05:34 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,729
Posted By gnavejr
Finally resolved the issue. The 2 return lines to...

Finally resolved the issue. The 2 return lines to the oil pan from the "Crankcase breather valve" and "Oil separator" that are mounted on the rear of the intake manifold were deteriorated, thus...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-11-2010, 05:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,757
Posted By gnavejr
I recently had a somewhat similar experience with...

I recently had a somewhat similar experience with my 02 4.4 with 150k miles on it, but with a little more smoke. After (too long of a story to get into) some investigation, I found that the oil...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-22-2010, 10:19 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,729
Posted By gnavejr
Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-21-2010, 09:12 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,729
Posted By gnavejr
Thanks Daniel. I appreciate the help as always....

Thanks Daniel. I appreciate the help as always. It's just that I felt I had no option when this particular event happened in Lafayette. Car seems fine now. I'm going this morning to dispute the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-20-2010, 10:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,729
Posted By gnavejr
Unhappy Wife was in Lafayette visiting son(also on a trip...

Wife was in Lafayette visiting son(also on a trip out of town), daughter-in-law and grand daughter when the incident occurred. I work out of town and her/our only immediate option was to get it towed...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-20-2010, 09:31 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,729
Posted By gnavejr
Thanks guys; your imput has been very helpful. I...

Thanks guys; your imput has been very helpful. I changed the PreCat Oxygen sensor as I mentioned and had some help with a "Leak-down" check last night, with no discernable loss. I am totally amazed...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-19-2010, 08:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,729
Posted By gnavejr
Changed the engine oil and filter; serviced the...

Changed the engine oil and filter; serviced the transmission (oil and filter) and checked codes again: PreCat O2 sensor cyl 1-4. Installing the O2 sensor tomorrow, then we'll drive and watch it. If...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-18-2010, 08:49 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,729
Posted By gnavejr
Thanks Daniel. We'll drive and watch it. I'll...

Thanks Daniel. We'll drive and watch it. I'll check the codes again tomorrow.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-18-2010, 07:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,729
Posted By gnavejr
Wife was out of town, when suddenly it started...

Wife was out of town, when suddenly it started emitting lots of "smoke" (or steam), then upon shutting the engine off and pulling the key out of the ignition, she noticed the "Service Engine Soon"...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-18-2010, 04:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,729
Posted By gnavejr
Just got the X5 home. It's running great with...

Just got the X5 home. It's running great with "NO" smoke. Temperature is normal. I ran the code scanner and found: PreCat Oxygen sensor slow response cyl. 1-4, AfterCat Oxygen sensor aging cyl. 1-4,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-16-2010, 05:45 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,729
Posted By gnavejr
Thanks Mark, good point. I'll get it home...

Thanks Mark, good point. I'll get it home Wednesday and start the process. Can't wait to determine the problem.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-15-2010, 10:51 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,729
Posted By gnavejr
I would have thought they'd do that. I will do it...

I would have thought they'd do that. I will do it when it's safe at home.
Thanks Weasel.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-15-2010, 08:38 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,729
Posted By gnavejr
Question 02 4.4 Head Gasket?

I will rescue my X5 from a dealer this week. They want $20k for a remanufacted engine because they suspect cylinder/ring damage, because a compression check indicated 185psi on 6 cylinders and on the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-29-2008, 07:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,008
Posted By gnavejr
Yeah, the 4 wheel air is nice. It still rides...

Yeah, the 4 wheel air is nice. It still rides well, just drops after a while when shut down. I'll start shopping with a vengeance now.

Close to home; I know what you mean about the causeway. I'm...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-29-2008, 07:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,008
Posted By gnavejr
Thanks Chris. I think you're right. Seems a waste...

Thanks Chris. I think you're right. Seems a waste since it still rides good however, but I need to preclude any further problems. I'll start shopping.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-27-2008, 05:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,008
Posted By gnavejr
Does anyone know if just the bladder (air bag) is...

Does anyone know if just the bladder (air bag) is replaceable? My driver's side drops after a short while EVERY time, when it is shut off. I'm having fits locating the actual "leak". It seems obvious...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-11-2007, 02:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,966
Posted By gnavejr
Drives great. Just keep getting the "service...

Drives great. Just keep getting the "service engine soon" light; along with the 1C and 1D fault codes. I found(and ordered) 2 emission hoses at the rear of the engine that cross the intake from left...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-10-2007, 03:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,966
Posted By gnavejr
Check for this TSB: TSB SI B 12 07 04 ...

Check for this TSB:

TSB SI B 12 07 04

Anyone know anything about this TSB?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-09-2007, 07:40 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 916
Posted By gnavejr
02 4.4 Error Codes

I'm consistently getting 1C and 1D error codes. Any help on where to start looking will be sincerely appreciated. "Mixture Control, idle", both banks apparently. Thanks in advance.
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