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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-24-2021, 09:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 901
Posted By roadriderg
The hole to the left of water pump on the face of...

The hole to the left of water pump on the face of the engine. This I am pretty sure is the valley weep hole. I do not know if there is one at the back also. There is although a crossover pan that can...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-22-2021, 05:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,215
Posted By roadriderg
Suspension is fixed!! Seems that it was a leaking...

Suspension is fixed!! Seems that it was a leaking airbag after all. The reason it was intermittent was the height of the car would put the airbag roll in a position that it would leak. Slow leak just...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-10-2021, 06:39 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,546
Posted By roadriderg
Never tried that but this connector on the X5...

Never tried that but this connector on the X5 power steering is in an awkward spot with little to leverage against. This tool just presses over the connector and releases it so you can then work the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-10-2021, 02:29 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,546
Posted By roadriderg
Make sure you have or purchase from fcpeuro the...

Make sure you have or purchase from fcpeuro the clamp release tool. Makes the job easier. Cta-3466
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-09-2021, 12:43 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,546
Posted By roadriderg
Just repaired mine I replaced the...

Just repaired mine I replaced the reservoir,return hose and suction hose. I bought all the parts at fcpeuro.com.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-08-2020, 03:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,215
Posted By roadriderg
:iagree: There are many other things to worry...

:iagree: There are many other things to worry about on this car. I would like to drop the air suspension off my list.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-08-2020, 11:36 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,215
Posted By roadriderg
When you took you valve apart could you see any...

When you took you valve apart could you see any evidence of sticking or leaks?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-07-2020, 08:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,215
Posted By roadriderg
I did take the bottom panel off and soaped all...

I did take the bottom panel off and soaped all fittings on the tank and proportioning valve no leaks. When i did the ista test it checked all functions of the valve, tank, compressor, sensors etc....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-07-2020, 06:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,215
Posted By roadriderg
Arrow Checked all the fittings at bags and...

Checked all the fittings at bags and proportioning valve with soap ,no leaks.

I was thinking the proportional valve or there are a couple of selonoid valves on the pump also.

I wonder if...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-06-2020, 03:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,215
Posted By roadriderg
Car still has a gremlin. The car sat in the...

Car still has a gremlin. The car sat in the garage for 4 days without lowering. I backed it out straight into my driveway and within an hour the front air shocks emptied.��

I am stumped. Soaped up...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-23-2020, 12:17 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,215
Posted By roadriderg
Latest is that the front has not gone down in the...

Latest is that the front has not gone down in the last three days.:nanana:

It did have a fault in the light level module that I cleared. It did not say what it was. I also reset the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-18-2020, 01:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,215
Posted By roadriderg
I will try to reset the ride height sensors. I...

I will try to reset the ride height sensors.
I will also run inpa instead of ISTA to get any other info.

It is baffling and is destroying my faith in this car. I would like just to find a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-17-2020, 06:11 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,215
Posted By roadriderg
I have a gremlin in my air suspension.( fixed😊)

I have the 2 axle suspension on my 2006 4.4i. I am having a odd problem.

1. Front end will lower to bottom end equally(no air in the front shocks.)
2. This can be in a couple of hours or may not...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-29-2020, 11:20 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,801
Posted By roadriderg
Just had the same symptoms. Cooler on drivers...

Just had the same symptoms. Cooler on drivers side hotter on passenger. Got a recharge and is back to normal. I was told by Indy that the computer shuts down passenger side when
Temperature output...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-12-2017, 01:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,371
Posted By roadriderg
mine did the same thing and it was the alternator...

mine did the same thing and it was the alternator leaking out transient ac voltage to confuse the computers. Check charging voltage max 14 v and check for ac leakage.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-07-2017, 04:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,822
Posted By roadriderg
If not the ccv valves (usually torn if bad) Then...

If not the ccv valves (usually torn if bad) Then i am afraid you may be looking at valve guide seals. Mine went at 70.000 miles. extended idle hot the press the gas and out comes the smoke.

...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-22-2017, 03:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,575
Posted By roadriderg
You might look at this vender for drive shafts...

You might look at this vender for drive shafts and rebuilt bmw transfer cases
Transfer Cases ? BMW X3/X5/X6 (http://www.tcbmwx5.com/)

they are in southern california.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-28-2016, 06:43 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 148,711
Posted By roadriderg
I Feel your Pain.. Mine is a 2006 4.4 that...

I Feel your Pain.. Mine is a 2006 4.4 that started smoking at 65 thousand miles. At 70 I left a James bond smoke screen. especially when hot and idled for a short time in traffic. Mine did not have...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-03-2015, 11:39 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 929
Posted By roadriderg
I need new valve quide seals on 4.4i Any repair shops in Orange County Calif?

Looks like I have the dreaded valve seal problem. I have checked everything else that could contribute but I am 99 percent sure that this is the problem. (pcv,leaks , oil in intake all these...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-12-2014, 03:44 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 16,488
Posted By roadriderg
Just got a recall notice on my 2006 for the...

Just got a recall notice on my 2006 for the passenger seat sensor.
They will replace free of charge. I would check to see if yours in in that recall..
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-10-2013, 02:47 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 148,711
Posted By roadriderg
Next time I am in I will find out how much larger...

Next time I am in I will find out how much larger he reams the oil holes over stock.

And yes, VERY DISAPPOINTING!!! How long have engines been built with valve guides and seals to know just what...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-09-2013, 04:47 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 148,711
Posted By roadriderg
I just had my vacuum pump replaced. It was...

I just had my vacuum pump replaced. It was leaking slowly and pumping oil out. Evidently there is a pan under the pump, mine had almost a quart of oil in it. I also noticed a drop or two of new oil...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-09-2013, 04:11 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 16,525
Posted By roadriderg
That sounds about right. Problem really starts...

That sounds about right. Problem really starts with voltage spikes from the alternater. Mine was above 16 and everything when crazy. You would think bmw would have put protection from that. DSC when...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-24-2011, 08:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,440
Posted By roadriderg
Cpo does not cover the suspension unless it is a...

Cpo does not cover the suspension unless it is a factory defect. They will go to the normal wear and tear clause of the cpo.

I have been fighting them on my rattling sunroof. They will not...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-24-2011, 08:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,915
Posted By roadriderg
Probably not the problem but check the battery...

Probably not the problem but check the battery voltage with the engine running and make sure it is at about 14 volts.

Gary
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