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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-10-2012, 03:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,137
Posted By X5SilverBeast
I'll try that test as soon as I get out of work. ...

I'll try that test as soon as I get out of work. Thanks a bunch for your help. Everything that I've read as pointed me toward the mounts. I'll check back and let you know the results. Again thank...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-10-2012, 12:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,137
Posted By X5SilverBeast
found another shop that will do it for $300....

found another shop that will do it for $300. After explaining what the x5 is doing, and telling him that I've seen fluid all around the motor mount area, he also told me it could be the axle shaft. ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-10-2012, 10:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,137
Posted By X5SilverBeast
Thanks a bunch for the response. I was afraid...

Thanks a bunch for the response. I was afraid the support was going to have to come done a bit. So you can't just unbolt the mounts and raise the engine slightly? The mount is bad and is already...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-09-2012, 07:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,137
Posted By X5SilverBeast
Motor mount DIY?

I've got a bad driver side motor mount and would like to DIY this repair. Anyone have done this job? Any good how to's floating around? I haven't done motor mounts on bmw's. Can anyone assist?...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-18-2011, 06:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,028
Posted By X5SilverBeast
Is your X5 black? Wife and I were heading back to...

Is your X5 black? Wife and I were heading back to texas from raleigh,nc back on oct. 3 and seen a black X5 haulin some serious ass through the twisties in the smokies on I-40. Didn't bother trying to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-23-2011, 10:58 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 35,467
Posted By X5SilverBeast
purchased our 05 n62 with 78k back in april 10'...

purchased our 05 n62 with 78k back in april 10' currently @122K. Only had to change deflection pulley and belt tensioner, battery, brakes, and expansion tank. gonna be doing fuel filter and spark...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-20-2011, 07:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,052
Posted By X5SilverBeast
so when did bmw do away with the fan clutch and...

so when did bmw do away with the fan clutch and fan blades. I only say this because my 05 x5 n62 came with an electric fan. Changed the belt, belt tensioner, and idler pulley shortly after purchase...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-18-2011, 01:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,897
Posted By X5SilverBeast
I have no idea what year or how many miles. I...

I have no idea what year or how many miles. I glanced at it in the parking lot and it seems to be an 05-06, but not sure. The truck is my bosses friend. She had to borrow it, her 4runner is in the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-18-2011, 09:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,897
Posted By X5SilverBeast
That's what my thought was, but what is throwing...

That's what my thought was, but what is throwing me off is that she said it shuts down when it goes past middle, but not to red.

update: it is a 3.0 x3
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-18-2011, 08:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,897
Posted By X5SilverBeast
question for the experts(overheat issue)

My boss is borrowing a friends X and has a weird issue. I really didn't search, just figured I start a new thread. She tells me while driving with a'c on and comes to a stop, the temp gauge moves...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-06-2010, 09:49 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 40,446
Posted By X5SilverBeast
LOL. I say every 5K J/k.

LOL. I say every 5K J/k.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-05-2010, 11:21 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 40,446
Posted By X5SilverBeast
Gives new meaning to "BMW Individual"

Gives new meaning to "BMW Individual"
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-05-2010, 07:44 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 40,446
Posted By X5SilverBeast
That is sick! I would love to take the LS7 and...

That is sick! I would love to take the LS7 and throw it in the 540. That would be one bad sleeper.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-05-2010, 07:24 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 40,446
Posted By X5SilverBeast
I've started to learn this with owning 2 BMW's. ...

I've started to learn this with owning 2 BMW's. That is one of the reasons I decided to do all my own work years ago. Too many shops taking advantage of consumers. My brother used to work at...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-05-2010, 07:12 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 40,446
Posted By X5SilverBeast
Give me a few years and I will. wife told me I...

Give me a few years and I will. wife told me I gotta finish upgrades on the X and finish the 81 before I start the swap on the 540. :thumbup:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-05-2010, 07:10 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 40,446
Posted By X5SilverBeast
I agree on the nice looking neighborhood. We all...

I agree on the nice looking neighborhood. We all pretty much keep our projects in the garage so it does stay nice.

What really pisses me off is when we bought tires for the X in August. I had...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-05-2010, 07:05 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 40,446
Posted By X5SilverBeast
The hell with the Malibu motor, go all out for...

The hell with the Malibu motor, go all out for the corvette motor.:rofl:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-05-2010, 07:04 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 40,446
Posted By X5SilverBeast
We know you are a die hard bmw enthusiast. I...

We know you are a die hard bmw enthusiast. I think we all are. IMO, it is really something to brag about or be proud of when you are able to swap a motor that was never designed for that particular...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-05-2010, 06:55 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 40,446
Posted By X5SilverBeast
It's funny you say the jealousy part. When we...

It's funny you say the jealousy part. When we bought the X, our neighbors who just bought a GMC Yukon a year earlier(very nice too) when out a traded that in for a brand new Buick SUV :dunno:. My...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-05-2010, 06:19 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 40,446
Posted By X5SilverBeast
We all bought a BMW for one reason or another. I...

We all bought a BMW for one reason or another. I personally never imagined owning a BMW, because like everyone else that thinks of the name, $$$$$$$$. I've heard the saying, you might be able to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-05-2010, 06:05 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 40,446
Posted By X5SilverBeast
hell yeah! great video. See that's what I'm...

hell yeah! great video. See that's what I'm talking about. Doing something that has never been done or rarely done. GM LS motor in a bmw. Keeping the stock look on the outside. Creating not so much...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-05-2010, 04:21 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 40,446
Posted By X5SilverBeast
Couldn't have said any better than that. Doing...

Couldn't have said any better than that. Doing the same with my 81 silverado, ground up restoration. It's really great when you've designed this car in your head and after countless hours working on...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-05-2010, 03:42 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 40,446
Posted By X5SilverBeast
I see your point and actually considered doing so...

I see your point and actually considered doing so before the LS swap came to light. Very true as far as tuning options. That has really upset me that the M62 doesn't have very many options to squeeze...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-05-2010, 01:56 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 40,446
Posted By X5SilverBeast
Brand new LS3 crate motors run about 6-7K. Give...

Brand new LS3 crate motors run about 6-7K. Give or take a few thousand dollars more for wiring harness and fabrication. Get an m5 rear differential off a donor and you got yourself a classy rocket. I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-04-2010, 08:55 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 40,446
Posted By X5SilverBeast
I went undecided when I cut the two can muffler...

I went undecided when I cut the two can muffler on the 540. I started up after cutting the mufflers and loved the sound. It was funny when I did this, because a few neighbors started their nova and...
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