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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-07-2019, 03:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 665
Posted By rwm514
Ok I'll do some research and see if I can test...

Ok I'll do some research and see if I can test the aux water pump. Thx!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-06-2019, 06:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 665
Posted By rwm514
Yes. That's how I did it but the level didn't...

Yes. That's how I did it but the level didn't drop at all when I put the ignition in position two and turned on the heater.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-06-2019, 12:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 665
Posted By rwm514
No heat after coolant expansion replacement M54

So as the title says, I recently replaced my GF's coolant expansion tank. When I refilled the coolant, I noticed that it wouldn't take additional coolant once I turned on the heat inside the car and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-06-2019, 12:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,784
Posted By rwm514
Sounds really nice. GLWS. Any rust? I agree,...

Sounds really nice. GLWS. Any rust? I agree, Bring a trailer would be a good option.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-21-2019, 08:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 582
Posted By rwm514
Sounds like yours is working. It's an expensive...

Sounds like yours is working. It's an expensive part. Easy to replace.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-29-2019, 08:41 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 497
Posted By rwm514
"BMW Assist Inactive" warning

Hi, on my 2002 I get this warning when I start it up. I've read that it can be disabled by unplugging a module. The car had the phone at some point but all that remains is the old cable in the center...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-25-2019, 08:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 743
Posted By rwm514
Hmm, hard to tell. Does the noise go away after...

Hmm, hard to tell.
Does the noise go away after a while? Did you test the alternator or just guessing?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-20-2019, 06:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,613
Posted By rwm514
I think you should keep the current engine and...

I think you should keep the current engine and rebuild it. Who knows with the way old M cars and old SUVs in general becoming collectable the 4.6is with a rebuilt original engine may be worth...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-19-2019, 08:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,155
Posted By rwm514
Ok Thanks, I wasn't able to get air to flow...

Ok Thanks,
I wasn't able to get air to flow through it, with or without vacuum to the small line. I guess its frozen up inside.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-19-2019, 07:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,155
Posted By rwm514
This was on the 2002 4.6is. The valve has a large...

This was on the 2002 4.6is. The valve has a large inlet and outlet hole and a small vacuum line which attaches to a black tube with a blue stripe that goes under the engine cover.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-19-2019, 07:39 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 384
Posted By rwm514
Testing secondary air injection valve (EGR)?

duplicate thread please delete
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-19-2019, 07:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,155
Posted By rwm514
How to test secondary air injection valve?

Hi guys, I've been sporadically getting P0491 on cold starts so I removed the air pump, valve and all the hoses to see if I could find the problem. The hoses all looked good and I was able to supply...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-18-2019, 09:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,613
Posted By rwm514
Glad you are bringing it back to life. Keep us...

Glad you are bringing it back to life. Keep us posted with the progress.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-18-2019, 09:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,331
Posted By rwm514
I recently bought a 2002 4.6is in Phoenix. I...

I recently bought a 2002 4.6is in Phoenix. I absolutely love it. I also have a 2004 4.4i that I really like. I'm thinking of selling the 4.4i but part of me wants to keep both of them haha.
Is...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-14-2019, 03:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,447
Posted By rwm514
Ok good advice, I think I'm going to pull the...

Ok good advice, I think I'm going to pull the intake boot and have a look, also thinking of putting in a bottle of fuel injector cleaner. Thx again. I will update as I figure it out.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-14-2019, 02:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,447
Posted By rwm514
I'm wondering if I should start with replacing...

I'm wondering if I should start with replacing the o2 sensors or try more diagnostic work to see if its a vacuum leak. What do you think?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-14-2019, 02:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,447
Posted By rwm514
BTW it has 152k miles

BTW it has 152k miles
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-14-2019, 02:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,447
Posted By rwm514
Thanks for this! I will check it

Thanks for this! I will check it
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-14-2019, 02:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,447
Posted By rwm514
i just removed the air filter to check it and its...

i just removed the air filter to check it and its brand new looking bmw filter. Interestingly it looks like whoever installed it didn't get the upstream intake connection back in correctly because...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-14-2019, 02:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,447
Posted By rwm514
Gas cap looks to be in excellent condition. ...

Gas cap looks to be in excellent condition.
Just a gentle suction noted with oil cap removed.
Intake boot looks to be in very good condition with no cracking.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-14-2019, 01:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,447
Posted By rwm514
M54 running lean question

Hey guys,
I recently talked my GF into buying a 2006 X3 3.0i. Unfortunately I couldn't get any service history but the car is in really nice shape, bought it in phoenix.
First day she drove it on...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-25-2019, 08:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 483
Posted By rwm514
Congrats, how many miles on it? Can you share...

Congrats, how many miles on it? Can you share some pics?
Forum: Tire, Wheel, Brake and Suspension Forum 02-17-2019, 08:44 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 662
Posted By rwm514
Will these F15 wheels fit on my E53?

Hi Guys,
I found a set of staggered 20 inch wheels possibly from a 2014 X5. I have a 2004 4.4i that I would like to put them on. I tried to research it and it looks like I may need some hub centric...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-15-2019, 01:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,271
Posted By rwm514
Thanks for all the tips! It has 162k miles, it...

Thanks for all the tips! It has 162k miles, it did throw one code for the first time I think it was p0128 related to the thermostat. I cleared it and it hasn't come back. Temperature has been dead...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-13-2019, 05:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,271
Posted By rwm514
Couple more...

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