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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-18-2012, 01:05 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,082
Posted By Allstarsrd12
With the 3rd shop I had it taken to, they said as...

With the 3rd shop I had it taken to, they said as a final diagnosis that there is compression in the cooling system. He was very stumped as well, said it was very weird. Couldn't give me an exact...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-18-2012, 12:57 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,082
Posted By Allstarsrd12
Heres a starting point hopefully that can help: ...

Heres a starting point hopefully that can help:
Car acting normal and driving ok. Pressed a/c button and turned down temp while in a drive-thru. Within under a minute, temp gauge shot over almost...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-12-2012, 01:59 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,082
Posted By Allstarsrd12
Mde them do a pressure test on the cooling system...

Mde them do a pressure test on the cooling system to check for leaks. They said o leaks. 5-10 minites later, i see coolant coming out from raiator.....
They also said theresbacked up pressure in the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-11-2012, 01:15 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,082
Posted By Allstarsrd12
no i didnt drive to miami with a coolant leak. ...

no i didnt drive to miami with a coolant leak.

and sure doesnt drive like a car with a broken head gasket...

picked the apparent 3 highly recommended shops. Kind of racking up big bills with a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-11-2012, 01:13 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,082
Posted By Allstarsrd12
my heat sucked major butt the entire winter as...

my heat sucked major butt the entire winter as well. would have been better with a freaking lighter under my hands.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-11-2012, 01:11 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,082
Posted By Allstarsrd12
Yes, thats exactly what had happened. Drove 1350...

Yes, thats exactly what had happened. Drove 1350 miles to miami, everything fine till I get to a starbucks drive through and I remember I touched SOMETHIGN on the climate control. I believe it was...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-11-2012, 01:08 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,082
Posted By Allstarsrd12
Yes thank you guys. Its just that gut feeling...

Yes thank you guys. Its just that gut feeling that no matter what, its hard to ignore. And to make things even more interesting, the check engine light hasn't been on during this whole process. I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-10-2012, 04:32 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,082
Posted By Allstarsrd12
Final Diagnosis - car needs new engine. help before I sell or part

Thats what I've been told by three different mechanics that have taken a look at my X. Its a 2001, 3.0i, (canadian), 119,000 K, silver.
So after two weeks of agony of the darn thing, I have been...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-25-2012, 06:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,780
Posted By Allstarsrd12
upon a little further inspection, found that a)...

upon a little further inspection, found that a) upper rad hose connector housing was all chopped up. Need new rad hose.
Anyone know if its okay to plug the little gap up with rtv silicone specified...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-25-2012, 06:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,780
Posted By Allstarsrd12
Agreed. will be doing that asap. Shop is Mikes...

Agreed. will be doing that asap.
Shop is Mikes Beemer in Miami, FL, next to the University of Miami campus basically.
Then again, its Miami. Can't get a damn thing done correctly around here.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-25-2012, 04:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,780
Posted By Allstarsrd12
No more smoke from exhaust too. go figure

No more smoke from exhaust too.
go figure
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-25-2012, 04:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,780
Posted By Allstarsrd12
I just drove the X home, like nothing had ever...

I just drove the X home, like nothing had ever happened. No CEL, no more smoke. Temp needle hovers around middle. When starting to go past half way, I turn the climate control on, 90 degrees, lowest...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-25-2012, 01:02 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,780
Posted By Allstarsrd12
Yes, initially a leak from the upper drivers...

Yes, initially a leak from the upper drivers side, around where upper rad hose connects. Can see trace marks dried up on air filter housing and MAF housing. Also, I guess radiator had crack in...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-24-2012, 11:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,780
Posted By Allstarsrd12
I just fear driving it or even running it without...

I just fear driving it or even running it without figuring the problem out because although Im certain everything is fine now, car runs fine, they said it drove fine, actually had CEL on pre new rad,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-24-2012, 10:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,780
Posted By Allstarsrd12
Exclamation Possible seized engine? *updated

There are a lot of different factors to this situation, so I'll try to explain them the best I can. Not all bits are certain to be related, but all information helps.


Situation as it stands now:...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-10-2012, 07:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,627
Posted By Allstarsrd12
Any luck with this? Have the same exact thing

Any luck with this? Have the same exact thing
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-05-2012, 08:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,648
Posted By Allstarsrd12
Answer to all pre-2002 aux input agony

Finally! A Pre-2002 Business CD AUX Input HACK!!! (http://forum.roadfly.com/threads/12914686-Finally!-A-Pre-2002-Business-CD-AUX-Input-HACK)!!!
Forum: Navigation System 01-05-2012, 08:06 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 15,020
Posted By Allstarsrd12
Who ready for it? :thumbup::D Finally! A...

Who ready for it? :thumbup::D

Finally! A Pre-2002 Business CD AUX Input HACK!!! (http://forum.roadfly.com/threads/12914686-Finally!-A-Pre-2002-Business-CD-AUX-Input-HACK)!!!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-04-2012, 05:38 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 64,046
Posted By Allstarsrd12
just a quick note for anyone having issues using...

just a quick note for anyone having issues using the scanner, it must be plugged into both car and computer before launching the application. Then key on.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-21-2011, 05:25 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,245
Posted By Allstarsrd12
Thatd be amazing, but I'd be VERY weary of...

Thatd be amazing, but I'd be VERY weary of anything under 2 grand
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-21-2011, 05:24 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,245
Posted By Allstarsrd12
nomercy - where?

nomercy - where?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-20-2011, 04:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,245
Posted By Allstarsrd12
Engine is now totaled. PART OUT! silver 01 e53 3.0

Just found out pistons are done for, after $4,000 worth of repairs, so I'm parting it out. Everything is available.
Black leather interior
style 87 replicas perfect condition,
business cd...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-10-2011, 03:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,103
Posted By Allstarsrd12
actual head gaskets. Pelican says erling klinger...

actual head gaskets. Pelican says erling klinger is oem supplier. So no victor you think? I see you're on now, let me know if you can, I'm about to start putting the dent in my wallet online :)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-09-2011, 06:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,103
Posted By Allstarsrd12
brand of head gaskets?

Need to replace my head gasket and other misc. items.
Does anyone have any preferences or reviews on either the erling klinger brand or victor reinz head gaskets? Been hearing mixed reviews, wanted...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-08-2011, 02:20 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 28,520
Posted By Allstarsrd12
BMW World - M54 Engine...

BMW World - M54 Engine (http://www.usautoparts.net/bmw/engines/m54.htm)

The M54 is the most reliable BMW engine ever built. Here's why:


The camshaft chain drive and the V-belt...
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