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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-01-2023, 08:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,053
Posted By Spanker
My 2003 X5 overheated on the highway. I looked...

My 2003 X5 overheated on the highway. I looked in my rear view mirror and saw a huge plume of presumably water vapor and then the engine shut down and refused to start. It started and drove the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-30-2023, 06:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,053
Posted By Spanker
How much would a block cost that still has hood...

How much would a block cost that still has hood cylinder head threads in them…or should I just time wert anyways?

Would also like to upgrade piston rings? Are these blocks okay to overbite and or...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-21-2023, 11:09 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,053
Posted By Spanker
Can you swap a M54 automatic engine into a manual...

Can you swap a M54 automatic engine into a manual transmission car….just by changing the flywheel? Or is there more to it?



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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-06-2023, 08:51 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,157
Posted By Spanker
About how long does it take you to take the head...

About how long does it take you to take the head off, to see you if it’s just a head gasket issue?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-02-2022, 05:37 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,157
Posted By Spanker
Oh dang..... things will get better. Still a...

Oh dang..... things will get better. Still a ton of jobs out there.....:thumbup:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-01-2022, 11:52 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,157
Posted By Spanker
Any updates?

Any updates?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-01-2022, 11:44 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 830
Posted By Spanker
Interested in cargo gray cover.

Interested. Shipping estimate? Dimensions? I’d like the gray one

ZIP CODE IS USA: 18353
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-01-2022, 11:43 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 830
Posted By Spanker
Interested in cargo gray cover.

Interested. Shipping estimate? Dimensions? I’d like the gray one
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-27-2020, 11:09 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 12,026
Posted By Spanker
Looks like shit actually.......ok, I admit it. ...

Looks like shit actually.......ok, I admit it. I’m jealous. It looks fantastic. :-P.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-03-2019, 10:44 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 16,681
Posted By Spanker
Can I have yours? I can come for it tomorrow...

Can I have yours? I can come for it tomorrow pronto! I'll even bring sammiches...:D
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-29-2019, 11:58 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 30,735
Posted By Spanker
How many hours to remove the front clip would any...

How many hours to remove the front clip would any of you say?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-27-2019, 09:00 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,700
Posted By Spanker
The X5 is very finicky when it comes to battery...

The X5 is very finicky when it comes to battery voltage/amperage. I had a situation where it appeared the battery had full voltage. . .but didn't have the amperage to start the car and the battery...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-21-2019, 06:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,275
Posted By Spanker
Did you pull the engine from the top or bottom?

Did you pull the engine from the top or bottom?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-16-2018, 03:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,678
Posted By Spanker
Thanks all who contributed. My response is quite...

Thanks all who contributed. My response is quite belated. But, I've kinda shelved the project for a while. After removing engine.....I have confirmed for myself....indeed this is an interference...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-22-2018, 06:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,374
Posted By Spanker
Sounds to me like it could be a malfunctioning...

Sounds to me like it could be a malfunctioning Vanos. but hard to say. Does the engine make a loud rattling sound at idle...like a diesel?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-19-2018, 02:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,233
Posted By Spanker
:spank:

:spank:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-18-2018, 09:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,374
Posted By Spanker
Need more information. Is this vehicle you just...

Need more information. Is this vehicle you just bought? Prior symptoms? Rattling noises upon start up? Mileage? Poor MPG? Any recent repairs done to the vehicle?

Without any information about...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-25-2018, 11:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,275
Posted By Spanker
Leak down test?

Did you do a cylinder leak down test? Unless the chain skipped a bunch, Maybe you don't have bent valves....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-19-2017, 10:27 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 30,735
Posted By Spanker
Your welcome!!!

Your welcome!!!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-19-2017, 03:48 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 30,735
Posted By Spanker
No Need to Dis-assemble Bumper to Remove Front Clip?

It appears to me that you do not have to dis-assemble the front of the car to remove the front clip.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-17-2017, 06:28 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 30,735
Posted By Spanker
How many hours do you think you have into it at...

How many hours do you think you have into it at this point? There is guy on youtube who claims he can drop the subframe with engine and transmission, front wheels....in a hour.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-12-2017, 09:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,678
Posted By Spanker
BMW 4.4i engine an Interference Engine or Not

Cannot seem to find any concrete information on this. Ie, can you spin the crankshaft freely with the valve timing chains off, without fear of bending valves? Anyone?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-12-2017, 01:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 768
Posted By Spanker
Anyone need both front axles/ engine? e53

I have original axles from a parted out 2001 4.4i e53. Also have a complete engine with new timing guides, valley pan gasket and all new seals, etc. In Northeast Pa. 20 dollars per axle and 500...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-09-2017, 08:38 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,508
Posted By Spanker
You'll have TWO renters lined up if it is still...

You'll have TWO renters lined up if it is still available. I'm in Pa.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-25-2017, 05:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,271
Posted By Spanker
Classic CV joint issue. Probably drivers side. ...

Classic CV joint issue. Probably drivers side. Easy to fix.
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