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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-18-2019, 10:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 987
Posted By mike_dmt
Thanks for the help guys. I skipped going to any...

Thanks for the help guys. I skipped going to any shops, and got a used trans from a local wrecking yard for cheap. I'm doing a quick R&R, and this thing is on it's way out of my driveway.

I'd...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-15-2019, 11:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 987
Posted By mike_dmt
I don't think it's a voltage thing, since it has...

I don't think it's a voltage thing, since it has a pretty fresh AGM battery.

I'll check it though, just to be sure.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-15-2019, 09:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 987
Posted By mike_dmt
I don't think it will. It's pretty basic. ...

I don't think it will. It's pretty basic.

It's in my shop now, so I'll take a look at the plug.

Thanks for the reply!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-15-2019, 06:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 987
Posted By mike_dmt
So, I just went out and scanned it, initially no...

So, I just went out and scanned it, initially no codes. Did a drive test, putting it in manual and shifting through the gears. It will slip until the throttle is let off of, then it catches and goes....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-15-2019, 05:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 987
Posted By mike_dmt
Another transmission question/issue

I have my 2001 X5 ,4.4 that I've owned for about 8 years. It's been a maintenance hog like no other car I've ever owned. That's saying something, since I'm up to 75+.

Long story short, the Trans...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-14-2019, 08:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 779
Posted By mike_dmt
It's better just to replace it. I did mine at...

It's better just to replace it. I did mine at 120k, no leaks THERE for now at least. For now.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-01-2018, 02:32 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,067
Posted By mike_dmt
To get rid of it. As soon as the doors...

To get rid of it.

As soon as the doors won't freeze open or shut..... Which this time of year is constant.

I've owned over 70 vehicles in my life, and this is easily the worst one I've ever...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-17-2017, 06:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 903
Posted By mike_dmt
Perfect, thanks guys

Perfect, thanks guys
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-13-2017, 07:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 903
Posted By mike_dmt
CCV went bad?

So, I'm driving my wifes X today to run some errands, and the car starts blowing tons of white smoke. Like, enough to stop traffic. All Bond car style.

She tells me it's done it once before, and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-15-2016, 06:41 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,574
Posted By mike_dmt
Thanks for the reply, I replaced the one on the...

Thanks for the reply, I replaced the one on the front of the engine.

There's a second one, AND a filter?

Anyone have an exploded view pic of the system?

I thought there were just the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-15-2016, 02:29 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,574
Posted By mike_dmt
P0491 and P0492 wont go away

I have the secondary air pump codes going. The blower is working, and I replaced the check valve and made sure the vacuum line is in good shape, and I zip-tied it on.

Still throws the code after...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-07-2016, 01:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,092
Posted By mike_dmt
It's always nice to have a shop you can trust...

It's always nice to have a shop you can trust when you can't figure something out yourself.

If it's aired up and holding overnight, you're likely not going to have to fix anything.

I just...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-07-2016, 12:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 882
Posted By mike_dmt
I just ask my alignment guy to set it as the...

I just ask my alignment guy to set it as the "tire saver" setting.

Like was posted above, he takes the camber to as upright as possible, and adjusts the toe to pretty square.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-27-2016, 08:57 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 726
Posted By mike_dmt
Cant use the search function?

Am I missing something? I'm looking for tips on removing my rear ball joints, and every search I enter takes me to an error page.

Any ideas?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-24-2015, 02:04 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,955
Posted By mike_dmt
Tell me about it. This is the most fragile...

Tell me about it. This is the most fragile vehicle I've ever owned... And I've had a lot.

I sure like it when it's all working, but that seems rare. I thought about trading it off for a newer...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-23-2015, 09:14 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,955
Posted By mike_dmt
Alright. Just if you guys were wondering. The...

Alright. Just if you guys were wondering. The trans fluid does not cycle through the radiator, but just makes the look at the exchanger itself.

It looks like a simple repair. I got the special...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-23-2015, 07:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,955
Posted By mike_dmt
And thanks, Trader.. But I'm on the the next...

And thanks, Trader.. But I'm on the the next problem. Which it always seems like there is one.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-23-2015, 07:08 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,955
Posted By mike_dmt
From the pics I've seen online its called a heat...

From the pics I've seen online its called a heat exchanger. Does the trans fluid run into the actual radiator, or just make a loop at the exchanger itself? I'm just curious so I can have tranny...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-23-2015, 06:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,955
Posted By mike_dmt
If it's leaking coolant, could it be an o-ring?...

If it's leaking coolant, could it be an o-ring? Any DIY's on it?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-23-2015, 06:43 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,955
Posted By mike_dmt
So it's the trans cooler? Awesome.

So it's the trans cooler? Awesome.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-23-2015, 06:27 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,955
Posted By mike_dmt
So. I guess it's good it broke. I have a fairly...

So. I guess it's good it broke. I have a fairly significant coolant leak from that small silver radiator on the passenger side, towards the bottom of the actual radiator... At least that's what it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-23-2015, 05:40 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,955
Posted By mike_dmt
Not too bad. Soaked it in penetrate for a bit,...

Not too bad. Soaked it in penetrate for a bit, and it came right off. I did back up the bolts with a screwdriver, but could've just held the pulley with my hand.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-23-2015, 03:20 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,955
Posted By mike_dmt
Ha! Ya.. All good now. Gotta figure out how to...

Ha! Ya.. All good now. Gotta figure out how to get the fan off now. It's reverse thread, right?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-23-2015, 03:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,955
Posted By mike_dmt
Surprise surprise. The lower bolt for the power...

Surprise surprise. The lower bolt for the power steering pump had worked its way out. It was still in the splash shield, which was nice.

The pulley for the pump and the idler above it were...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-23-2015, 12:06 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,955
Posted By mike_dmt
Naw. its dry under there. hopefully its something...

Naw. its dry under there. hopefully its something half simple.
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