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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-29-2026, 02:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,116
Posted By Clockwork
So what ever ended up happening to this e53? Fix...

So what ever ended up happening to this e53? Fix or sell?


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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-29-2026, 02:18 PM
Replies: 348
Views: 164,747
Posted By Clockwork
Nice work. Keep updating. Sent from my Pixel...

Nice work. Keep updating.

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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-29-2026, 02:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 249
Posted By Clockwork
That is extremely kind of you and well worth it...

That is extremely kind of you and well worth it for someone with a pre-facelifted E53.


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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-29-2026, 02:08 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 37,341
Posted By Clockwork
I tried the metal cable fix on my left side front...

I tried the metal cable fix on my left side front DOor Handle Carrier and I think the metal chunk with ballbearing was a bit too large as upon reinstalling, I was able to get the DHC to install and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-28-2026, 01:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 358
Posted By Clockwork
OE color is best, but thats just my opinion.

OE color is best, but thats just my opinion.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-28-2026, 12:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,155
Posted By Clockwork
I wanted 17" but they wont fit over the 4.8iS...

I wanted 17" but they wont fit over the 4.8iS brake calipers, so I had to do 18" wheels.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-24-2026, 03:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,155
Posted By Clockwork
these are my third set of wheels for this vehicle...

these are my third set of wheels for this vehicle and only get used during camping season.

Black Hamann HM2 (square setup)
18in x 8.5in,
38mmET (offset),
5x120,
72.6mm center bore,
cone...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-20-2026, 09:53 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 25,800
Posted By Clockwork
I'm here because you are threatening to sell this...

I'm here because you are threatening to sell this magical beast, in another thread, because of a problem with Cat converters...

Can we, as an e53 community, help this fantastic car lover out,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-20-2026, 09:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,116
Posted By Clockwork
Overboost, can you not just cut the Cat....

Overboost, can you not just cut the Cat. Converters off and drive with out, or does your state require them by law?
And are the aftermarket ones that expensive??? Damn. I'd hate to see this being...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-20-2026, 09:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,155
Posted By Clockwork
I didn't search out for this color, in 2012, when...

I didn't search out for this color, in 2012, when I was looking for an e53, but man did I fall in love with it as it rarely looks dirty, because the Kalahari Beige hides dust and mud splatters well....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-20-2026, 09:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 440
Posted By Clockwork
Fair to assume you have the correct laptop...

Fair to assume you have the correct laptop ports.ans cables to. Run it?
It could be faster and simpler if you just buy a laptop and cables (various models require various cables)

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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-28-2026, 03:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,200
Posted By Clockwork
just replaced a Right Side mirror motor in about...

just replaced a Right Side mirror motor in about an hour last night.
the old one was tired and I could see it closing slower thna the left side, until it didnt close at all.
SO i replaced it with...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-15-2026, 02:04 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,758
Posted By Clockwork
Exactly!!!!!!!!!! Sent from my Pixel 6...

Exactly!!!!!!!!!!

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Forum: Tire, Wheel, Brake and Suspension Forum 04-01-2026, 04:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 16,853
Posted By Clockwork
Update. I did have the wheels dismounted and...

Update. I did have the wheels dismounted and remounted and rebalanced. Seems to have fixed the issue.

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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-01-2026, 04:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 679
Posted By Clockwork
I was chasing this problem for years. It wasn't...

I was chasing this problem for years. It wasn't bad at first but then both keys stopped and I was having this issue about 2 times a day. Finally ended up having the Module responsible for security...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-01-2026, 04:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,318
Posted By Clockwork
You should own an e31 or e32... That stuff has...

You should own an e31 or e32... That stuff has been NLA for a long time :) ask me how I know. So buy what you can now if you see it available for sale. New or used

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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-01-2026, 04:33 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,758
Posted By Clockwork
Stay away from anything URO. I bought 2 new...

Stay away from anything URO.

I bought 2 new fronts and rear Febi DHC years ago when a parts website had them on massive sale. I'm just storing them for the day I need them, I guess.
I also have 4...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-01-2026, 04:30 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,758
Posted By Clockwork
Call me crazy, but I also feel that door handle...

Call me crazy, but I also feel that door handle carriers last a lot longer if you understand how to pull on them. Do not grab and yank. They need to be "rolled" out as you pull on the with soft...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-24-2026, 11:26 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,318
Posted By Clockwork
Ecstuning sells them Sent from my Pixel 6...

Ecstuning sells them


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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-14-2026, 03:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 601
Posted By Clockwork
I don't think it's that simple as I believe you...

I don't think it's that simple as I believe you would also need to do some VO change on the e53 with power fold mirrors they can't be folded IN after vehicle is moving past a certain speed (so has to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-14-2026, 03:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 632
Posted By Clockwork
My E46 (M54 engine) had a similar issue where it...

My E46 (M54 engine) had a similar issue where it stumbled at idle or just a few hundred rpm more. It was a Cam Shaft Position sensor.

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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-14-2026, 03:19 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,408
Posted By Clockwork
Thanks CN90. Appreciate the pics and front/rear...

Thanks CN90.
Appreciate the pics and front/rear BMW part number and VDO part number (perhaps more importantly).
Yes I do find the High Intensity pump/washer system to be pretty useless, in all my...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-14-2026, 02:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,055
Posted By Clockwork
This is exactly what I was going to say. These...

This is exactly what I was going to say. These plastic nipples are not the strongest after a few thousand miles.
Great find.

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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-10-2026, 03:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,409
Posted By Clockwork
you can simply add in a one way check valve into...

you can simply add in a one way check valve into your fuel line, as close to the fuel pump as possible, so maintaint he column of fuel in fuel line for faster starting, IF you feel the Priming of...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-21-2026, 01:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,635
Posted By Clockwork
Sadly, my e53 2005 has been having an issue for...

Sadly, my e53 2005 has been having an issue for years that started off very randomly, (once per month or 2) and now its up to every week) where the engine cranks over very strongly but never...
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