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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-06-2012, 10:10 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 76,802
Posted By Sergei-e
I have made up a simple tool out of two pieces of...

I have made up a simple tool out of two pieces of 1/4" thick HR flat bar welded together - one piece is 4" x 4" and another is 2" x 18". The 4" x 4" piece has through holes drilled as per holes (and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-05-2012, 12:08 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 76,802
Posted By Sergei-e
Yes, my set came with a longer pin and I had to...

Yes, my set came with a longer pin and I had to trim it to fit into the X5 bell housing.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-04-2012, 09:30 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 76,802
Posted By Sergei-e
Hi TiAgX5, If you are planning on removing a...

Hi TiAgX5,
If you are planning on removing a timing chain or replacing your VANOS units you will need two VANOS alignment tools and a special socket for VANOS alignment. They are shown on the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-03-2012, 01:32 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 76,802
Posted By Sergei-e
Hi everyone, I thought I should post an update...

Hi everyone,
I thought I should post an update on the project. Yesterday I have changed the oil and filter in the vehicle at about 10,000 km after the timing chain guides replacement. As I was...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-10-2012, 12:22 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 76,802
Posted By Sergei-e
Hi mgbmwx5, Thank you. I have ordered...

Hi mgbmwx5,

Thank you.

I have ordered the tool from Ebay for $355.00:

BMW M60/M62 Camshaft Alignment VANOS Timing Tool Set (180871524067) Price: US $355.00, Qty: 1
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-09-2012, 11:26 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 76,802
Posted By Sergei-e
Hi Livefreeordie, I would check the oil...

Hi Livefreeordie,
I would check the oil separation system. This was one of the first things that I had to fix on my vehicle after I had purchased it. Almost any other time when I shut the engine it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-06-2012, 10:45 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 76,802
Posted By Sergei-e
The DSC unit has arrived back from the repair two...

The DSC unit has arrived back from the repair two weeks ago. I have installed it right away and the vehicle is back to normal with no warning lights on the dash board. :bmw: The repair was done by...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-15-2012, 10:24 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 76,802
Posted By Sergei-e
Thank you J.Belknap, At 3,000 km after the...

Thank you J.Belknap,
At 3,000 km after the repair the vehicle stopped counting…but keeps driving.
Now I have another issue with the vehicle – my DSC unit had started malfunctioning lighting up my...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-24-2012, 07:19 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 76,802
Posted By Sergei-e
...1700 km after the repair. Everything seems to...

...1700 km after the repair. Everything seems to be OK. I have changed the oil filter after 1000 km but kept the same oil in the engine.
Sergei-e
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-06-2012, 12:17 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 76,802
Posted By Sergei-e
Thank you m5james, I am sorry to hear about...

Thank you m5james,

I am sorry to hear about your truck... It reminds me my story with the X5 when I found out that I had to repair the transmission (was slipping in reverse) shortly after...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-06-2012, 12:05 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 76,802
Posted By Sergei-e
Hi IanP, No, I have not replaced any of the...

Hi IanP,
No, I have not replaced any of the chains.
I thought if my plastic lining pieces lasted for 270,000 km then a steel chain will last at least another 270,000 km and I will replace it next...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-04-2012, 10:48 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 76,802
Posted By Sergei-e
[QUOTE=Sergei-e;880225]It works!:band: ...

[QUOTE=Sergei-e;880225]It works!:band:
.........
I will try to put some information together with pictures and a video later on.
.........

I do not want to be boring for other members with a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-04-2012, 07:27 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 76,802
Posted By Sergei-e
Hi IanP, Thank you for the advice.:thumbup: I...

Hi IanP,
Thank you for the advice.:thumbup:
I have changed the oil at the end of the same day, after about 60 km of driving. Changed the oil, filter, dropped the pan and cleaned out the suction...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-04-2012, 06:22 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 76,802
Posted By Sergei-e
Hi Steelheader, Nope, I am from Kitchener,...

Hi Steelheader,

Nope, I am from Kitchener, Ontario.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-01-2012, 10:44 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 76,802
Posted By Sergei-e
It works!:band: I just have finished putting...

It works!:band:

I just have finished putting everything back together and fired the engine up. It started right away, rough for about 2-3 seconds and then nice and smooth; started a couple of more...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-26-2012, 08:31 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 76,802
Posted By Sergei-e
...the new seal is installed...

...the new seal is installed...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-25-2012, 11:33 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 76,802
Posted By Sergei-e
Hi J.Belknap, Gotcha... I will try to tee the...

Hi J.Belknap,
Gotcha... I will try to tee the line (...tight in there) and keep the pressure switch along with the new installed 8 mm tubing feeding the pressure gauge inside the cabin.
It looks...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-25-2012, 11:14 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 76,802
Posted By Sergei-e
Hi IanP, I think the "running" pressure is what...

Hi IanP,
I think the "running" pressure is what they called "regulated pressure" of 4.5 bar (or 65 psi). There must be a pressure relief valve in the system maintaining a constant 4.5 bar pressure...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-24-2012, 09:26 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 76,802
Posted By Sergei-e
Hi J.Belknap, Thank you for your posting. Do...

Hi J.Belknap,
Thank you for your posting.
Do you think I would be OK with connecting a 100 psi pressure gauge to the pressure switch inlet of the oil filter housing? The manual specifies 0.5 bar...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-23-2012, 10:38 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 76,802
Posted By Sergei-e
Thank you IanP for telling your story. I am...

Thank you IanP for telling your story. I am really sorry to hear about your vehicle and you experience with its repair. The information, however, is very helpful for me.
Still waiting for the parts...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-22-2012, 09:03 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 76,802
Posted By Sergei-e
Hi J.Belknap, While waiting for the parts I...

Hi J.Belknap,

While waiting for the parts I would like to clean oil lines from all the aluminium shavings that got through the strainer and possibly (I hope not) through the filter. My main...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-20-2012, 08:56 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 76,802
Posted By Sergei-e
Here is the last update on the project as of...

Here is the last update on the project as of tonight - all chains and gears and all the plastic components removed.
...Waiting for the new parts to arrive.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-20-2012, 10:08 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 76,802
Posted By Sergei-e
That was a harmonic balancer bolt (aka Jesus...

That was a harmonic balancer bolt (aka Jesus bolt). After first unsuccessful attempt of removing it (which ended up with a snapped square on my 1/2 break bar) I have done some research on what takes...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-20-2012, 12:06 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 76,802
Posted By Sergei-e
Yes, I have cleaned the strainer using a stiff...

Yes, I have cleaned the strainer using a stiff wire and pulled a lot of plastic bits and aluminium shavings from there, then I flashed it with varsol to make sure that he pipe is clean inside....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-17-2012, 10:35 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 76,802
Posted By Sergei-e
Hi m5james, You were right - there were...

Hi m5james,

You were right - there were plastic bits and pieces scattered on the bottom of the oil pan :yikes::

Some of them got wedged in the strainer of the oil suction pipe. I took time to...
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