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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-18-2016, 10:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,327
Posted By williak7
Love the chrome wheels - that looks sweet! My...

Love the chrome wheels - that looks sweet! My old '05 X5 had a set, but it was recently totaled. Just purchased a 2012 35d, so now I am shopping for some sweet wheels instead of the stock 19's.
Forum: X6 (E71 and E72) Forum 07-01-2016, 10:49 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,423
Posted By williak7
2011 X6

Hey all, I'm considering a 2011 X6 50i with 33,000 miles. Because of the year the dealer will not do a CPO. They want under $35 for it which from my looking around seems to be a very good price. ...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-27-2016, 06:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,298
Posted By williak7
Impressive! post some pics when the Chevelle...

Impressive! post some pics when the Chevelle project is complete!
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-24-2016, 05:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,298
Posted By williak7
Hey this is a great post. I was questioning the...

Hey this is a great post. I was questioning the towing power of the 35d in another post because my 05 x5 4.4 was recently totaled. I pulled my old Malibu (in sig) without any worries and was...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-20-2016, 10:38 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 15,426
Posted By williak7
So you have the staggered wheels and have 35K on...

So you have the staggered wheels and have 35K on the tires? How are you getting that much life out of them? My 19's (staggered) on my 2005 could only get about 15K on the rears with Continental UHP...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-16-2016, 03:28 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 15,426
Posted By williak7
Hey all. Appreciate the forum. Read a lot but...

Hey all. Appreciate the forum. Read a lot but don't post much.

My 2004 x5 4.4 was just totaled. I'm looking into another, maybe in the 2011-2013 range. She had been pretty reliable at 164K...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-06-2015, 03:16 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,039
Posted By williak7
Yes. I was trying the button thing first. But...

Yes. I was trying the button thing first. But the alarm still went off. So I looked at the bracket and in doing so broke it because it is molded plastic and was brittle. So I just disconnected...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-06-2015, 11:02 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,039
Posted By williak7
Thanks all. Been having the same issue. I just...

Thanks all. Been having the same issue. I just tried the WD40 and checked the bracket. If that doesn't help then I'll replace it. Thanks again. Love this site!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-11-2015, 02:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 791
Posted By williak7
Thanks for the input. I need to see what...

Thanks for the input. I need to see what Firestone set the alignment. I will have them do an alignment check this weekend . I don't believe the inside wear is too extreme and I expect a little more...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-11-2015, 12:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 791
Posted By williak7
Need help...tire wear

Hi all,

let me start by saying I've been reading a bunch of the posts to get some ideas on my problem. I don't post much, but do get a lot of good insight from this board and appreciate all the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-07-2014, 07:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,231
Posted By williak7
I checked airflow. Seems to be pretty good from...

I checked airflow. Seems to be pretty good from the front through the radiator. I blew air using my compressor on low pressure. Also, I didn't see any wires hanging in the front side.

The...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-07-2014, 12:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,231
Posted By williak7
Thanks for the reply. Guess I still have...

Thanks for the reply. Guess I still have troubleshooting to do as to why my AC doesn't get cold until I start driving. Puller fan is working at idle.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-07-2014, 12:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,231
Posted By williak7
No pusher / auxilary fan

Hey guys, I've been researching on here about my AC not cooling down at idle. Everything points to the pusher / auxiliary fan not working, so I started to diagnose and did not find a pusher fan in...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-05-2013, 08:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,806
Posted By williak7
I jacked it up and adjusted it. I've driven it...

I jacked it up and adjusted it. I've driven it so far it seems to have fixed it.

Thanks for all the suggestions and links.

KEvin
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-04-2013, 02:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,806
Posted By williak7
Thanks all! I just took a quick look and the arm...

Thanks all! I just took a quick look and the arm is pointing down, not horizontal. When I get it home I'll jack it up and adjust it.
thanks again!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-04-2013, 12:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,806
Posted By williak7
I'm not sure why I didn't think of this...

I'm not sure why I didn't think of this earlier...guess I didn't realize how everything is tied together. I recently replaced the boots on the front axles. There is a level sensor on the axle. ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-04-2013, 11:45 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,806
Posted By williak7
I have the package from Shawn at bimmerfest which...

I have the package from Shawn at bimmerfest which includes INPA, NCS Expert, Tool32, WinKFP, but I just received it and having trouble getting it to talk to my vehicles. Do you use GT1/DIS? Can you...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-04-2013, 11:07 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,806
Posted By williak7
Ricky Bobby, yes they are adaptive. I'm aware...

Ricky Bobby, yes they are adaptive. I'm aware of the left/right, but until recently they haven't dropped down during driving. I can be on level ground and then they point down, sometimes come...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-04-2013, 10:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,806
Posted By williak7
Help! Headlights drop while driving

sorry to add another thread, but I can't find anything on this...

I have a 2005 4.4. While driving at night the headlights will just drop down, point low. Sometimes it my be a bump that causes...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-05-2013, 05:18 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 118,998
Posted By williak7
A little update... I talked to the service...

A little update... I talked to the service technician a bit more about this. There was a large part list needed and BMW estimates 40+ hours of labor. Guess I should've bought the extended...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-05-2013, 11:42 AM
Replies: 274
Views: 118,998
Posted By williak7
Has anyone done the valve seal replacement? How...

Has anyone done the valve seal replacement? How difficult of a task is it? I understand depends on the skill of the person.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-04-2013, 06:37 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 118,998
Posted By williak7
I just don't understand how they can justify...

I just don't understand how they can justify $7000. How much is a new motor? I'm going to read through the thread in more detail to see how difficult it would be to do on my own. I've rebuilt a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-04-2013, 01:09 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 118,998
Posted By williak7
I haven't read all the posts on this thread, but...

I haven't read all the posts on this thread, but this what I found.

I am having the same issue. At idle it smokes after stepping on gas, loss of oil, small power loss.

I took it to my dealer...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-08-2012, 12:27 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 230,781
Posted By williak7
Thanks for the write-up. great pics. Kevin

Thanks for the write-up. great pics.

Kevin
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-22-2012, 12:56 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 27,843
Posted By williak7
I tried the holding gas pedal to the floor for...

I tried the holding gas pedal to the floor for 30-40 seconds. wasn't sure if that worked for a 2005. I didn't notice anything different.

Since I own 3 BMWs I should look into a DIS/GT1 tool. I...
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