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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-08-2015, 01:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,817
Posted By ekimv65
Sorry for the lack of specificity. Its a 2009...

Sorry for the lack of specificity. Its a 2009 4.8. I have been speaking with them, as an engineer, I feel comfortable with most of the jargon. I have restored about a dozen cars (all pre computer)...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-07-2015, 10:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,817
Posted By ekimv65
I was not aware of that.... I sprayed (my...

I was not aware of that....

I sprayed (my goto) brake cleaner on the largest section and rinsed with hot water and much of it came right off. There is still some residue, but I can work or live...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-07-2015, 10:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,817
Posted By ekimv65
So going back to basic discussion, if I were to...

So going back to basic discussion, if I were to replace the hoses and the compressor, what would or better yet, what should I be able to find these parts for from a bone yard or remaned? Today he...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-05-2015, 05:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,817
Posted By ekimv65
Thanks all

I appreciate everyone's time to reply, it is a new Indy to me, Ive always used the BMW stealer. This was the first (maybe only attempt) time outside the dealer. I refilled the coolant (glycol) and...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-04-2015, 10:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,817
Posted By ekimv65
Antifreeze low, according to my wife

So my wife calls and says the car wont heat properly and the car says its low on antifreeze. I check the antifreeze and it was a little low, I fill it and seems to be fixed.

Two days later I am...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-28-2014, 03:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,472
Posted By ekimv65
Its funny you should ask that, i did think of...

Its funny you should ask that, i did think of that and checked as my girlfriend is driving the car.

I am also thinking of buying a freon recharge from Autozone or Advanace.... Any thoughts?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-27-2014, 02:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,472
Posted By ekimv65
Which valve is the one you use to charge the...

Which valve is the one you use to charge the system? If i recall, there are 2 stems that come off the AC system.

Thanks.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-27-2014, 12:19 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,472
Posted By ekimv65
FSR

I had my FSR replaced in the fall, is there a chance that it failed so quicly? My AC worked on Thursday and then Friday morning, nothing... seems odd it was so quick, is there a fuse in the front or...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-29-2014, 03:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,790
Posted By ekimv65
Wheel Arches

I just looked on ebay, they have some, boy are they proud of them... Not unlike anything else from BMW, but...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-29-2014, 01:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,790
Posted By ekimv65
Wheel arches

Does anyone know of a place for wheel arches? Also, is this a difficult DIY?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-24-2014, 05:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,462
Posted By ekimv65
They look like the right light. Thanks for the...

They look like the right light. Thanks for the heads up.

Different topic, are you aware of anyone who sells the wheel moldings for an 09 X5? I want to put the style 214's on but need the sport lip...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-24-2014, 04:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,462
Posted By ekimv65
AE's are the ones I replaced. Id like that white...

AE's are the ones I replaced. Id like that white look instead of the stock yellowish....
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-24-2014, 04:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,462
Posted By ekimv65
Would these fit an 09?

I had to replace mine as one burned out. If these are the bright white or blueish white?

Thanks.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-06-2014, 03:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 978
Posted By ekimv65
Dead on

Thanks guys,

I had the X brought to the BMW dealer, $549 air bag it is. There CPU was giving a note to replace crank case fluids, did that as well.

Thanks for the help.

FFR, is there a good...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-05-2014, 06:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 978
Posted By ekimv65
Shock seal or blown

Hey all,

I went outside last night here in WI, cold, my rear drivers side was low to the ground. When we started to drive it felt like i was riding on the road.

Any idea if its a seal or the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-19-2013, 12:50 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,746
Posted By ekimv65
Also, do you know where I might find a DIY of it?

Also, do you know where I might find a DIY of it?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-19-2013, 12:45 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,746
Posted By ekimv65
Thanks for the response, with the squirrel cage...

Thanks for the response, with the squirrel cage making noises, I would assume it would be the motor, is that a safe assumption?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-19-2013, 10:53 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,746
Posted By ekimv65
I think

Morning All, I think mine is more than the FSR as the blower motor started making noise in late summer. This morning it stopped working all together. Is the blower motor itself difficult to change?...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-05-2013, 07:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,107
Posted By ekimv65
138K on E53 and 103K on my 09

I have my 09 and love it, no worries. Regular brakes and maintenance type stuff, no mechanical or electrical.

I sold my E53 to a brother then a nephew, he has 138 and loves it.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-19-2012, 07:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 929
Posted By ekimv65
Is that an all wheel drive? I am curious if the...

Is that an all wheel drive? I am curious if the width is going to snow plow or cut through the snow?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-18-2012, 08:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 929
Posted By ekimv65
Advice

I am thinking of using Conti's DWS all weather on my 214's and running them for winter rather than using my 19's, with all seasons.

I am wondering if anyone has experience in the northern part of...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-14-2012, 10:18 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 20,552
Posted By ekimv65
So its a cheap repair... OMG do they make...

So its a cheap repair... OMG do they make anything easy to work on....? I love my BMW's but sometimes, they just make it complicated for the sake of it! :yikes:
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-12-2012, 05:20 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 20,552
Posted By ekimv65
Anyone else have any ideas?

Anyone else have any ideas?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-07-2012, 11:42 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 20,552
Posted By ekimv65
Yeah, it leaks out of the bottom as you describe....

Yeah, it leaks out of the bottom as you describe. Also when I put fluid back in, it will work for about a day and a half on a 1.5L bottle then the fluid level low signal comes on again and nothing.
...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-06-2012, 06:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 20,552
Posted By ekimv65
Windshield washer fluid leak

Anyone have a DIY how to access the fluid resivour, Im not sure where its leaking from, all I can see if the refill point.

Any help is appreciated.
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