Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-07-2024, 06:51 PM
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-03-2024, 07:08 PM
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Same; I buy L/XL in 6mil; stretch it over the...
Same; I buy L/XL in 6mil; stretch it over the MAF, cut off the pinky tip and stuff the smoke hose in it secured with a small zip tie.
Just looked at OP's MAF reading... 52kg/hr at idle?? I'd...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-03-2024, 02:54 PM
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Replies: 50
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-26-2024, 07:59 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 783
I replaced the ignition switch (just the...
I replaced the ignition switch (just the electrical part) and cleaned up everything before reinstalling. I added some Dynamat here and there and wrapped anything that might rattle or vibrate in felt...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-26-2024, 07:54 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 783
It looks worse than it is; I just labeled...
It looks worse than it is; I just labeled everything well and had about 40 ziplock bags of various fasteners. And noted how many connectors and to what they were plugged into. Anything that might...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-24-2024, 06:09 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 783
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-24-2024, 06:06 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 15,919
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-03-2024, 02:46 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 415
When I do this gasket, I use a tiny bit of 3M...
When I do this gasket, I use a tiny bit of 3M Weatherstrip adhesive to hold the gasket in place. Just a dot on a few places so it won't move/pop out of the channel; then put something flat on the...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-31-2024, 07:52 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 182
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-31-2024, 07:45 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 182
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-28-2024, 06:46 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 415
When I have the OFH off to do the gasket on the...
When I have the OFH off to do the gasket on the M54, I always replace the oil separator and the air hoses, including the one that drains to the dipstick tube. Access is much easier. Need to pull a...
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Forum: BMW SAV Items Wanted to Buy
01-20-2024, 10:58 AM
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Replies: 1
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
08-28-2023, 10:32 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 376
Yep, it was easier to pop the tierod than find...
Yep, it was easier to pop the tierod than find the sweet spot trying to steer it. Using a rotor is a great idea; as you know if will fit the hub.
TIS mentions disconnecting the straight control...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
08-28-2023, 09:47 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 376
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
08-27-2023, 07:14 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 376
Perfect, thanks! Looks like they want the...
Perfect, thanks! Looks like they want the control arm removed at the inboard end; that's easier than popping the ball joints. Press tool arrived today, but too busy to try it.
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
08-26-2023, 06:43 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 376
Good to "see" a familiar face ;).
Yeah, done...
Good to "see" a familiar face ;).
Yeah, done my E53 axles a couple of times (180k miles, still have it, bought it new). Those are pretty easy.
Had to stop and order an axle puller/press...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
08-26-2023, 12:23 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 376
Front CV axle DIY?
Tried to search, but it doesn't appear to be working for me.
Anyone know the procedure for replacing front CV axles, driver side? I found precisely one video, and the guy gets clearance by...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-15-2020, 07:59 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,071
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-11-2020, 08:44 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 731
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-05-2020, 03:15 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 227
Hatch light interchange
I did a search, but couldn't find a definitive answer.
The inner hatch lights on my 01 look hazy; tried polishing them and then compound+polish but they're still pretty bad. It's a different...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-05-2020, 02:56 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 1,970
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-05-2020, 02:34 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 1,970
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-05-2020, 02:17 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 1,970
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
08-24-2020, 05:19 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 612
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
08-20-2020, 05:36 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 388
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