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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-29-2018, 09:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,445
Posted By rocksteadyX5
Ok thanks. Running the harness would be the...

Ok thanks. Running the harness would be the tricky part.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-28-2018, 08:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,445
Posted By rocksteadyX5
Welcome Light retrofit question [2011 X5 E70]

Recently bought a 2011 E70 35i and notice that it didn't have welcome lights on the bottom of the door but it had the indentation where were one would go.
Question, has any one retrofitted their...
Forum: Parts and Accessories Forum 05-27-2018, 10:59 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,428
Posted By rocksteadyX5
Welcome Light retrofit question [2011 X5 E70]

Recently bought a 2011 E70 35i and notice that it didn't have welcome lights on the bottom of the door but it had the indentation where were one would go.
Question, has any one retrofitted their...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-10-2018, 05:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,085
Posted By rocksteadyX5
2011 xDrive 35i [N55] [new to me] Maintenance suggestions?

Just picked up 2011 xDrive 35i with the N55 Engine. Looking to base line the maintenance. Any suggestion other than fluid changes that I should look out for or known issues?

:dunno:

Thanks
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-09-2018, 07:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,156
Posted By rocksteadyX5
"Don't ask how I know"...always funny to me. ...

"Don't ask how I know"...always funny to me.
Thanks I did it the original way I was doing it by putting it on the Solenoid first.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-09-2018, 10:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,156
Posted By rocksteadyX5
Vanos Solenoid O-rings install [N62]

I have a question on the installation of the O-rings. Specifically the larger one on the Vanos Solenoid.
Reading on another forum "do not fit the large o ring onto the solenoid, instead, coat it in...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-01-2018, 06:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,035
Posted By rocksteadyX5
Thanks but that's not much information in the...

Thanks but that's not much information in the TIS. However I was able to find some information with Pelican Parts which was more inline with the information details I was looking for.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-01-2018, 12:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,035
Posted By rocksteadyX5
valvetronic motor removal and install

Does anyone have instructions that they have used and worked for them to remove and install the valvetronic motor on the N62? I know there is a procedure to follow for the install[without the BMW...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-30-2018, 11:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,975
Posted By rocksteadyX5
Help with rough idle after coolant pipe change

I just button up my N62 after changing out my coolant pipe and valley pan to address a coolant leak. While in there I decided to take out my solenoids and give them a cleaning with my Mass Air flow...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-29-2018, 08:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,090
Posted By rocksteadyX5
Thanks for the response. I heard about that...

Thanks for the response.

I heard about that method before but I didn't have a Dremel. I got a screw/bolt removal drill bits. Took a little work but got them all out....finishing up coolant pipe...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-28-2018, 08:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,090
Posted By rocksteadyX5
Stupid Valvetronic Actuator bolts

Ugh...trying to take those suckers out of my N62....they got stripped. Valvetronic Actuator still in motor. Just sharing my pain...heading to the parts store....have a nice day! :(
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-21-2018, 01:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,250
Posted By rocksteadyX5
Thanks. About to start the pull down. Most likely...

Thanks. About to start the pull down. Most likely will change out the valley pan. Looks like it has some oxidation going on back there. I see UroParts have an whole kit to $285 on Ebay. which pipe...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-21-2018, 12:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,250
Posted By rocksteadyX5
Finally got a chance to put my phone camera back...

Finally got a chance to put my phone camera back there....looks like it is the Valley Pan.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-20-2018, 06:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,250
Posted By rocksteadyX5
The coolant pipe leaking from the rear seal on...

The coolant pipe leaking from the rear seal on the pipe?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-20-2018, 04:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,250
Posted By rocksteadyX5
N62 Rear coolant leak question

So I have been reading up on the dreaded rear coolant link on the N62 engine. I have the '04/4.4i with a leak back there and I am contemplating replacing the valley pan and the pipe. But if the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-22-2018, 08:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,283
Posted By rocksteadyX5
OK so the ignitor is what I was calling the...

OK so the ignitor is what I was calling the ballast..sorry about that. I had gotten 2 new ones and swap them out and the issue was the same. The bulbs are new. I got the scan done and nothing showed...
Forum: X6 (E71 and E72) Forum 02-18-2018, 12:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,367
Posted By rocksteadyX5
Man that is Awesome!! Was there any engine or...

Man that is Awesome!! Was there any engine or transmission work needed or was it just mostly front end work. What was the hardest thing to do? I would love to take on a project like that. Currently...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-18-2018, 11:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,283
Posted By rocksteadyX5
Yeah that was the first thing I check. Was really...

Yeah that was the first thing I check. Was really hoping it was the fuse because getting to those bulbs are a pain.

When the wife comes back in I will fire up the BMW software and see if any codes...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-18-2018, 11:55 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,283
Posted By rocksteadyX5
I would have to find where the igniyor...

I would have to find where the igniyor is....however would that explain why the working one goes out ever now and then?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-18-2018, 11:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,283
Posted By rocksteadyX5
Yes the part is OEM.

Yes the part is OEM.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-17-2018, 10:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,283
Posted By rocksteadyX5
xenon light issues

2004 X5 4.4i

Are there common issues that are known with the xenon lights on the X5?

I was getting control light errors on the dash and have since replace the bulbs and the ballast for both...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-02-2018, 08:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,730
Posted By rocksteadyX5
Yup it's the N62. '04 4.4i I looked at one...

Yup it's the N62. '04 4.4i

I looked at one of my old hose and it does have a ring wedged in there....never noticed.

Once I drain it i will use my pick tool to pull it out and take it to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-02-2018, 05:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,730
Posted By rocksteadyX5
Any chance they would sell these O ring at places...

Any chance they would sell these O ring at places like Autozone. What is the size? Not home yet to check the other hoses I have to confirm.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-02-2018, 04:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,730
Posted By rocksteadyX5
Really ? Never noticed one before on the hoses I...

Really ? Never noticed one before on the hoses I have changed. Will have to check that.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-02-2018, 03:30 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,822
Posted By rocksteadyX5
For me... I had a hair line fracture on the...

For me... I had a hair line fracture on the reservoir tank. Would smell but never see the leak. Heat would burn it off until my Mech..pointed out the thin white reside along the side of the tank. It...
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