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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-07-2018, 12:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 18,268
Posted By golf4dj
Pretty cheap aftermarkets on eBay. Replaced mine...

Pretty cheap aftermarkets on eBay. Replaced mine as well.

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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-03-2017, 02:02 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,166
Posted By golf4dj
I did not drain the coolant before hand. My...

I did not drain the coolant before hand. My first evening was spent mostly prepping for the job by getting the truck as high off the ground as possible, removing plastic and metal splash guards...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-03-2017, 01:03 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,166
Posted By golf4dj
OK, finished up today. Not too bad of a job...

OK, finished up today.

Not too bad of a job - took me about 7 hours total even though it did not feel like it took that long as I did it over 3 days. Not overly difficult just a lot of stuff in...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-02-2017, 09:40 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,166
Posted By golf4dj
For those that have recently replaced the pump -...

For those that have recently replaced the pump - there is a short hose that comes off the water pump and connects to a rigid pipe that leads to the engine block. Could you remove the pump by simply...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-19-2017, 01:58 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,166
Posted By golf4dj
There is also a pretty decent YouTube video which...

There is also a pretty decent YouTube video which shows the procedures along with the fact that the pump and t stat can be removed through the passenger wheel well.

I will try and link that video...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-18-2017, 06:52 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,166
Posted By golf4dj
Well got a quote from an independent today....

Well got a quote from an independent today. Roughly $1200 out the door.

The dilemma, try and tackle on my own and save roughly $700 or just bite the bullet and pay to get it done.

While there...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-17-2017, 11:13 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,166
Posted By golf4dj
Several dealers sell parts on eBay. A dealer out...

Several dealers sell parts on eBay. A dealer out of New Jersey was considerably lower through their eBay storefront.

I often start my parts search on eBay with good results.

Sent from my Nexus...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-17-2017, 11:06 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,166
Posted By golf4dj
Go to a BMW vin decoder website and enter the...

Go to a BMW vin decoder website and enter the last 7 of your VIN number and it will return the options that your vehicle has.

The parts identifier website "Real OEM" will identify the option codes...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-17-2017, 10:46 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,166
Posted By golf4dj
My vehicle has adaptive drive and 4 zone climate...

My vehicle has adaptive drive and 4 zone climate which requires part number 11517568595 for the water pump which appears to be a bit more expensive than the water pump for the non adaptive drive...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-17-2017, 09:33 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,166
Posted By golf4dj
Water Pump Replacement

Just experienced the symptoms of a failing water pump (fan on high almost immediately on start) confirmed with a short drive where the overheat warning came on.

Trying to decide whether to tackle...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-28-2017, 12:40 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,403
Posted By golf4dj
This should be a relatively straightforward...

This should be a relatively straightforward teardown as I recall as it has been a few months.

You will definitely want to disconnect the battery first thing and then take the seat out. To do so...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-02-2017, 06:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,308
Posted By golf4dj
Looks like I will be pulling the panel - thanks...

Looks like I will be pulling the panel - thanks for the input.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-01-2017, 09:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,308
Posted By golf4dj
Front Speaker Popping/Crackling

Looking for suggestions:

2008 X5 - Standard Sound System, 120K miles

Every time I open the passenger side door the speaker pops/crackles in that door only. When driving, the right passenger...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-09-2017, 09:58 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 35,090
Posted By golf4dj
My recollection is that the pictures posted were...

My recollection is that the pictures posted were schematics that were not helpful to me because of my limited diagnostic capabilities.

An independent scanned the vehicle (it was in for something...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-08-2016, 10:57 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 33,128
Posted By golf4dj
Just purchased a replacement for my 2008 3.0si...

Just purchased a replacement for my 2008 3.0si with the Beige Interior.

For those interested the part number is 51416969404 and appears to be common to the front passenger as well as the two...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-18-2016, 10:40 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,403
Posted By golf4dj
Yea, was definitely annoying to have the...

Yea, was definitely annoying to have the passenger restraint system error message in the display constantly on. Based on my research only way to address that error message was to replace sensor mat...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-18-2016, 08:24 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,403
Posted By golf4dj
Fixed - purchased the seat sensor and lower seat...

Fixed - purchased the seat sensor and lower seat foam padding. Again, my research seemed to reveal that for vehicles with sport seats you can only purchase the seat occupancy sensor mat with the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-10-2016, 12:29 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,403
Posted By golf4dj
Talked to two sources over the last couple days,...

Talked to two sources over the last couple days, ECS tuning and my local dealer who both confirmed that on my vehicle which includes the sport seats that you cannot purchase the seat occupancy sensor...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-04-2016, 12:04 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,403
Posted By golf4dj
Passenger Seat Sensor Mat Replacement

2008 x5 3.0si (120K miles - cold weather package with heated seats)

A couple months ago I got the dreaded Passenger Restraint System warning which would intermittently come on and then go off when...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-08-2016, 08:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,636
Posted By golf4dj
Weird, can't seem to get the low coolant warning...

Weird, can't seem to get the low coolant warning to go away aftertheradiatorreplacement. I have topped off the coolant a couple times and it seems to have stabalized at the full mark but the warning...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-07-2016, 10:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,636
Posted By golf4dj
OK, just completed the job. Not too bad. It took...

OK, just completed the job. Not too bad. It took me the better part of the day but much of that was spent wrestling with how to remove and install the air compressor belt and then running to several...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-07-2016, 01:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,636
Posted By golf4dj
Hey bmrboi2, I think you mentioned that you...

Hey bmrboi2, I think you mentioned that you replaced all hoses and belts on your thread capturing your replacement.

I am in the middle of mine but I am questioning whether I ordered all the hoses...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-31-2016, 09:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,636
Posted By golf4dj
Doing a little more research would suggest that...

Doing a little more research would suggest that the last part in my list (No 1712 7 555 290 Vent Pipe) is an older version of the vent pipe that ends with 235 (in the middle of my list) therefore, I...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-31-2016, 06:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,636
Posted By golf4dj
2008 3.0si Radiator Replacement

My 2008 3.0 has recently developed a small coolant leak. Looks like its coming from the driver side of the radiator. Does not appear to be a hose leak but likely the radiator itself is failing. ...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-18-2015, 08:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,071
Posted By golf4dj
Quick additional tests this morning. Confirmed...

Quick additional tests this morning. Confirmed that with the horns activated at the steering wheel I get the full 12 volts power at the connectors for each horn.

Therefore at this point I have...
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