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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-04-2024, 09:38 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 52,213
Posted By lordshin808
I think whoever replaced the gasket the last time...

I think whoever replaced the gasket the last time kinda mangled the head a bit, because I can't seem to push that e-torx all the way in, it's just kinda grabbing the tips.

It's not leaking right...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-03-2024, 03:45 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 52,213
Posted By lordshin808
I'm in the middle of this job right now and...

I'm in the middle of this job right now and FUCK!!! I just want to give up. Can't get any leverage on the E10 bolts at all. First I tried from going in blind from up top and then from the wheel well....
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-17-2024, 12:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,003
Posted By lordshin808
Thank you very much for sharing this info!...

Thank you very much for sharing this info! :thumbup: Do you remember where your oil leak was coming from?

I have a new Valeo on the way and will be swapping it soon.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-14-2024, 06:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,003
Posted By lordshin808
I just checked all the ground cables and red...

I just checked all the ground cables and red plate on top of the battery. No corrosion.

But I did look around the alternator and there's alot of oil around the back of it. Near the voltage...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-13-2024, 11:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,003
Posted By lordshin808
AWD, DSC, ABS, BRAKE, 4X4 malfunction. Goes into limp mode. Intermittent issue.

After getting all these light up, I pull over and shut off engine. Wait a minute, and the X5 starts back up. All lights are gone. I can drive home without any issues. This have happened 3-4 times...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-24-2020, 12:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,319
Posted By lordshin808
For the transfer pipe seal, use a blunt plastic...

For the transfer pipe seal, use a blunt plastic tool and spin/press the seal into the groove. You probably need to clean out more of the old pieces of broken seal from the groove. I used gasoline on...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-24-2020, 12:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,319
Posted By lordshin808
Watch this at the 2:10 mark to loosen the torx...

Watch this at the 2:10 mark to loosen the torx for the A/C belt. Yes it's tough, but you can remove it with U-joint and extensions.

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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-18-2020, 01:52 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 15,406
Posted By lordshin808
mine worked perfectly for about two weeks and...

mine worked perfectly for about two weeks and then the yellow park symbol came on like yours. after some research it looks like my parking actuator is broken. I believe it was a $600-$800 part, but I...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-13-2019, 11:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 906
Posted By lordshin808
Ok thanks. I'll check it out tomorrow. My 2007...

Ok thanks. I'll check it out tomorrow. My 2007 4.8i have gotten pretty much every single known oil and coolant leak possible. smh.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-13-2019, 10:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 906
Posted By lordshin808
Is this the rear cover or valley pan leak? 4.8i

God i'm so sick of all these leaks... i thought i fixed the weep hole leak with the bimmerfix stent, but it's still leaking. no where near as much before but still leaking. Now I discover this leak...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-16-2019, 12:00 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,333
Posted By lordshin808
Check your vacuum pump and the o rings on your...

Check your vacuum pump and the o rings on your VANOS solenoids too.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-22-2019, 03:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,367
Posted By lordshin808
THANK YOU!!! Luckily i didn't blindly follow...

THANK YOU!!! Luckily i didn't blindly follow Pelican's instructions.

I searched on newtis but didn't find anything under "valvetronic". Didn't know it's under "servomotor"
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-22-2019, 01:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,367
Posted By lordshin808
Hi I need to replace the a leaking valvetronic...

Hi I need to replace the a leaking valvetronic gasket on my E70 N62.

Are you saying we don't need to back out the motor?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-06-2018, 04:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,691
Posted By lordshin808
tape measure?

tape measure?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-29-2018, 10:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,106
Posted By lordshin808
Thanks alot!!! that's exactly what I needed. I...

Thanks alot!!! that's exactly what I needed. I tried to find it in newtis but couldn't find it. :thumbup:
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-28-2018, 11:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,106
Posted By lordshin808
It's not soot or any surface dirt leaving marks....

It's not soot or any surface dirt leaving marks. It's the actual rubber coming off. Pretty much the same thing with the door handles we're all know about.
...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-27-2018, 07:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,106
Posted By lordshin808
Anyone replaced tail gate handle before?

The rubber on the handle is disintegrating and every time we use it, it leaves black smudges on my fingers.

For some reason I can’t upload pictures from my iPhone. App is giving me errors.

...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-22-2018, 05:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 938
Posted By lordshin808
thanks! exactly what I needed to know.

thanks! exactly what I needed to know.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-22-2018, 11:13 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 938
Posted By lordshin808
help me identify these wire harness near front strut

I think one is the speed sensor right?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-16-2018, 03:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,076
Posted By lordshin808
yea, you guys are right. If the upper donut is...

yea, you guys are right. If the upper donut is toast. The other two will need to be replaced too. Might as well replaced all of them at once.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-16-2018, 02:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,076
Posted By lordshin808
I was thinking if we can replace the upper foam...

I was thinking if we can replace the upper foam guide with the wheels ON and not having to take the strut out completely, it'll be a much easier maintenance item to take care of.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-16-2018, 10:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,076
Posted By lordshin808
i'm actually rebuilding my strut at the moment...

i'm actually rebuilding my strut at the moment too. I'm wondering if you can just replace the upper foam "donut" here by just removing the nut and washer here without taking the entire strut tower...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-16-2018, 09:35 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,199
Posted By lordshin808
The lower foam guide #8 in this diagram is...

The lower foam guide #8 in this diagram is completely gone too.

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4311/36068511331_86ca913e24_z.jpg
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-16-2018, 09:25 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,199
Posted By lordshin808
after taking my strut tower apart, I discovered...

after taking my strut tower apart, I discovered the source of the loud squealing noise. the rubber collar on top of the spring pad failed and was rubbing against the metal. The foam guides turned to...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-13-2018, 11:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,266
Posted By lordshin808
it does, but if i jack it up from the jack pad...

it does, but if i jack it up from the jack pad location, I don't a spot for the jack stand. It's not safe to work under the car just with the hydraulic jack.

I don't have room in front of the X5...
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