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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-19-2013, 04:43 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,969
Posted By bimmer848
ill have to post a pic of the cap. its like it...

ill have to post a pic of the cap. its like it changed shape! so weird but all is good now.

-Cheers
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-04-2013, 02:08 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,969
Posted By bimmer848
yeah no worries! the new cap is flush. o ring is...

yeah no worries! the new cap is flush. o ring is down inside the sleeve and not visible. I got the parts from a dealer. I still get almost employee pricing from when I worked there so i always go to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-02-2013, 12:04 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,969
Posted By bimmer848
well good news, the new cap fixed the problem....

well good news, the new cap fixed the problem. sealed up tighter than a frogs ass! now for the confusion. its really irrelevant, just more for discussion since the issue is fixed but... I got the new...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-29-2013, 01:25 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,969
Posted By bimmer848
yeah, though again its never been an issue...

yeah, though again its never been an issue :dunno: i'm confident in assuming most folks don't use a tq. wrench on the cap, but maybe i'm way off base on that? hand tight and and a quarter turn with...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-29-2013, 12:41 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,969
Posted By bimmer848
I can see the confusion there! I expect the new...

I can see the confusion there! I expect the new cap tomorrow. when I replace it along with another new o ring and if it still leaks, i'm wondering if my next step should be a new filter housing or...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-28-2013, 08:06 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,969
Posted By bimmer848
it is the plastic on the 3.0 the housing feels...

it is the plastic on the 3.0
the housing feels and looks fine. if the cap and new ring do not work I'll explore housing and it's gasket replacement. it has 117k miles so that wouldn't hurt for sure.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-28-2013, 06:52 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,969
Posted By bimmer848
I am lubing. I've done this so many times and its...

I am lubing. I've done this so many times and its something I've never even considered being an issue! I ordered the cap and I'll start there. thanks for the help so far gang!

Cheers
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-28-2013, 04:29 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,969
Posted By bimmer848
I inspected the cap/housing and all seems good. I...

I inspected the cap/housing and all seems good. I am using brand new o rings, yes. my next step was going to be cap replacement I guess? I see it coming out right at the o ring and its in different...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-28-2013, 03:30 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,969
Posted By bimmer848
Oil filter cap o ring leaking

Gang, hoping for some insight as my search could not find a duplicate problem. I have been through three oil filter cap o rings trying to stop the leak. I just changed my oil about two weeks ago and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-01-2013, 05:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 968
Posted By bimmer848
thanks for all the help and pms guys! y'all are...

thanks for all the help and pms guys! y'all are the best. my keyless entry always worked intermittently. I started to work on getting in, posting here and calling local gurus for help. I got lucky...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-30-2013, 06:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 968
Posted By bimmer848
locked out! pm help?

need help ASAP!! lock cylinder broke, even though I just replace door handle carrier last year. searched and saw there is a way in only admins will pm? still the xcase?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-20-2012, 06:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 908
Posted By bimmer848
i see there is a relay? maybe thats another test...

i see there is a relay? maybe thats another test i could do first?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-20-2012, 03:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 908
Posted By bimmer848
rear defroster in-op??

hey gang! ive done an extensive search through the forum and can't really find my answer so now im asking! my rear defrost does not work. so in my search i saw that it seems that the heated mirrors...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-20-2012, 12:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,279
Posted By bimmer848
will do. could this be Vanos related? i have had...

will do. could this be Vanos related? i have had nine bimmers, brand new and with 100k and never had this issue. it definitely sounds like it is coming form under the valve cover or timing area. i...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-20-2012, 11:54 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,279
Posted By bimmer848
ill do that. that info was buried in the original...

ill do that. that info was buried in the original post looking for part help. 2002 3.0 e53 with 110k miles. thanks for all of your help so far man!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-19-2012, 07:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,279
Posted By bimmer848
I would say that's a good way to describe it. is...

I would say that's a good way to describe it. is this a common issue?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-19-2012, 04:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,279
Posted By bimmer848
not sure what the next step is? with no...

not sure what the next step is? with no codes/faults and it being intermittent with no performance loss, any suggestions on how to further diagnose? hoping one of you have had similar experience....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-15-2012, 02:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,279
Posted By bimmer848
a little different from your noise when i hear it...

a little different from your noise when i hear it here:


IMG_0256.mp4 video by bimmer848 - Photobucket (http://s1138.photobucket.com/albums/n533/bimmer848/?action=view&current=IMG_0256.mp4)
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-15-2012, 10:28 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,279
Posted By bimmer848
Crap!! water pump in and still makes that noise....

Crap!! water pump in and still makes that noise. might have to suck it up and take it in. no lights, no faults and no performance drop. just a noise. intermittent and annoying as all hell! anyone...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-06-2012, 09:53 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,279
Posted By bimmer848
dude, you are my f'n hero! that is the noise...

dude, you are my f'n hero! that is the noise 100%. i did not have that kind of movement on mine, but that for sure is the noise. guess ill order a water pump and hell, might as well do the power...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-06-2012, 09:30 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,279
Posted By bimmer848
ok , so i need more help! i got the new...

ok , so i need more help! i got the new tensioners installed with new belts and all went smooth. however, the noise im chasing is still there. its now intermittent and not as loud, but there. i...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-05-2012, 10:14 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,279
Posted By bimmer848
thanks gang! you're the bees knees! got my parts...

thanks gang! you're the bees knees! got my parts and am buttoning up the project today! this is by far the best bimmer forum i have belonged to. rediculous amount of info and diy assistance here....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-04-2012, 12:38 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,279
Posted By bimmer848
word! just going to replace the mechanical...

word!

just going to replace the mechanical one with aftermarket. the whole thing and not just a pulley. thanks man!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-04-2012, 11:31 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,279
Posted By bimmer848
btw, im not cheap. i dont mind spending $$ when...

btw, im not cheap. i dont mind spending $$ when needed, but i just dont think this is nescessary for a diy'er to replace with the hydraulic when then mechanical will work just fine.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-04-2012, 11:28 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,279
Posted By bimmer848
sorry, didnt grab it. i used to work at the...

sorry, didnt grab it. i used to work at the dealer and all the parts guys are friends so they just pull stuff for me at employee pricing. when he showed me the parts fish and the pricing, i just said...
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