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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-23-2026, 07:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 699
Posted By Russianblue
as much as I could never ever believe that a...

as much as I could never ever believe that a simple vapor barrier Leak could cause this big of an issue and I tried over and over to prove against it, that’s what fixed it for me.

I thought my...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-15-2026, 08:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 679
Posted By Russianblue
i am all about sneaking in some chinesium where...

i am all about sneaking in some chinesium where applicable. but these dudes here scared me into buying corteco.

I would NOT have spent that much if I didn’t get that deal…which of course could...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-14-2026, 09:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 604
Posted By Russianblue
that video conveniently overlooks the part where...

that video conveniently overlooks the part where you have to put the passenger seat all the way back and all the way down and lay back upside down and completely realign your old ass spinal cord.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-14-2026, 09:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 679
Posted By Russianblue
Corteco from a site I have never ordered from...

Corteco from a site I have never ordered from before that was half the price of everybody else. Carparts.com like $75 each. Hopefully not China-fakes but very well could be. ill take my chances I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-12-2026, 01:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 679
Posted By Russianblue
Transmission mount and flex disks LOOK fine. is...

Transmission mount and flex disks LOOK fine. is it one of those things where it WILL just feel better if they are fresh and new?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-12-2026, 10:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 679
Posted By Russianblue
If you haven't done your engine mounts...

...Holy crap is all i have to say.

Could be one of the most rewarding repairs I have ever done. Absolutely CURED my 'low idle' rattling. I've been chasing that low idle rattle for probably 2...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-09-2026, 03:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,294
Posted By Russianblue
wow! thanks for all the insight. I think...

wow! thanks for all the insight.

I think AI might be going off-piste here and making some conclusions here that are not particularly likely.

First off, this has ONLY happened in very cold...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-09-2026, 10:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,294
Posted By Russianblue
So i ended up buying this kit. ...

So i ended up buying this kit.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VV29NHM?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

it's got a couple different M8 adapters that fit the fuel rail nipple 'pretty well' i...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-03-2026, 05:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 604
Posted By Russianblue
Tips for changing fuel pump relay?

I think i would rather change my cyl head again rather than take out the whole damn glovebox frame to get to my fuel pump relay.

You guys have any tips for getting that fukker out? Previous times...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-16-2026, 11:13 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,294
Posted By Russianblue
Compatible Fuel Pressure Gauge?

I am having a cold start issue which only happens in near freezing weather. I replaced fuel pump last winter with the Delphi model and it "mostly" cured the issue but that could have been bc the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-11-2025, 02:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,835
Posted By Russianblue
If i were confident removing the sunroof cassette...

If i were confident removing the sunroof cassette I would pull out everything but every time i look at one of those sunroof videos or walk-thrus, I get lost pretty quickly.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-18-2025, 03:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,835
Posted By Russianblue
anyone used this for headliner/sunroof repair?

I have a panoramic sunroof that has zero FUNCTIONAL issues. Works like new. I never use it though and will not, bc I do not want to deal with repairing the sunroof track/plastics/parts.

However,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-18-2025, 02:52 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,815
Posted By Russianblue
I tell everyone who will listen there is ONE...

I tell everyone who will listen there is ONE answer here.

Xpel PPF.

I did my lights 7 years ago and immediately had them covered with xpel ppf. one and done. look as good as they did the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-10-2025, 12:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,058
Posted By Russianblue
FYI, I never changed the relay. Battery and fuel...

FYI, I never changed the relay. Battery and fuel pump only. And I don't think either one of them was bad. Cold start issue is completely gone. No issues starting whatsoever. It was SOLELY when...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-23-2025, 02:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,058
Posted By Russianblue
yeah I think that's an obvious culprit to address...

yeah I think that's an obvious culprit to address next.

TBH, my BIGGEST hesitation replacing that thing is how much of a monumental PITA to reinstall the glove box. it's always those GD heater...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-23-2025, 11:39 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,058
Posted By Russianblue
So I went to Costco and got a new battery. Great...

So I went to Costco and got a new battery. Great prices there on Interstate batteries btw. I think the old one is probably find but for $175 to replace...better safe than sorry.

Unfortunately,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-20-2025, 05:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,058
Posted By Russianblue
That's actually a good point about the relay. ...

That's actually a good point about the relay. Since I already replaced the pump, that might be a good place to look. I was going to say that my battery is basically new but it is 4.5 years old. ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-17-2025, 01:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,058
Posted By Russianblue
Fuel pump replaced but...hard starting

The first super-cold day (29 degrees) about 10 days ago my ride wouldn't start in the morning. I had 1/4 tank of gas. I messed with my Foxwell and activated the Fuel pump a few times and then it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-17-2025, 01:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,714
Posted By Russianblue
I may have a spare on the other side of town if...

I may have a spare on the other side of town if you like !!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-10-2024, 05:42 PM
Replies: 1,144
Views: 277,683
Posted By Russianblue
about to hit 120,000 ! no leaks. paint is...

about to hit 120,000 !

no leaks. paint is great. runs perfect other than slightly low idle. headliner is absolute TRASH. door handle carriers starting to go. door cars come to pieces when...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-23-2024, 01:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,169
Posted By Russianblue
I figured it out FINALLY. The resin or...

I figured it out FINALLY.

The resin or whatever that bronze/reddish coating on the back of those bulbs was built up too much on the tabs like it had been dipped in liquid and collected on the tab...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-22-2024, 06:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,169
Posted By Russianblue
Simple OE Angel Eye Replacement help

So yeah, I believe I have proven my technical prowess by changing an M54 headgasket but as a long time Stockholm syndrome BMW glutton, I may have run up against my biggest challenge yet.

After...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-20-2024, 01:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,370
Posted By Russianblue
so i hooked up the Foxwell. Jesus H Roosevelt...

so i hooked up the Foxwell. Jesus H Roosevelt that thing is slow. Anyway I have three errors:

44 IKE Oil pressure Sensor
90 IKE Voltage Supply Terminal 15 faulty
C7 IKE Tank Sensor 1...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-15-2024, 05:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,370
Posted By Russianblue
actually that's a very good point. pulling out...

actually that's a very good point. pulling out the dedicated 2016 laptop, with extension cord because the battery died 3 years ago and waiting for it to boot etc...non-starter, lol !
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-15-2024, 01:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,370
Posted By Russianblue
does the NT510 really take like 5 minutes to...

does the NT510 really take like 5 minutes to "Quick Scan" all the modules? Looked that way on Youtube....and I thought BMW Scanner was slow. I haven't opened mine yet and would consider returning it...
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