Home Forums Articles How To's FAQ Register
Go Back   Xoutpost.com > Search Forums
Reload this Page Search Results
Fluid Motor Union
User Name
Password
Member List Premier Membership Today's Posts New Posts

Xoutpost server transfer and maintenance is occurring....
Xoutpost is currently undergoing a planned server migration.... stay tuned for new developments.... sincerely, the management


Page 1 of 6 1 23456
Showing results 1 to 25 of 126
Search took 0.52 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: DallasGV
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-27-2013, 11:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,364
Posted By DallasGV
Check your tensioners and replace the pulleys

Check your tensioners and replace the pulleys
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-05-2013, 12:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 10,099
Posted By DallasGV
Nice post Dude! I wish I had this when I was...

Nice post Dude! I wish I had this when I was changing my guides! Couple of things to add for anyone using his write up - the vanos non return valves he mentions are part # 11121706921 and I may...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-19-2013, 10:09 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 74,003
Posted By DallasGV
I used Ultra Grey high temp silicone in/on all...

I used Ultra Grey high temp silicone in/on all corners of the upper and lower covers - don't go crazy with it, just the corners.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-07-2013, 02:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,160
Posted By DallasGV
+1 on Roadkill's comments and depending on your...

+1 on Roadkill's comments and depending on your mileage and since you will have the coolant drained I would suggest the upper and lower coolant hoses as well as the expansion tank - depending what...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-15-2013, 05:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,302
Posted By DallasGV
Others will chime in but IMO if you followed the...

Others will chime in but IMO if you followed the correct procedure I would leave it alone. These machines have the tolerances of a wife who's PMSing - crying one minute and mad as hell the next if...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-15-2013, 05:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,302
Posted By DallasGV
Wait, what? If you followed the procedure then...

Wait, what? If you followed the procedure then that is how much should be in the tranny. Are you sure it wasn't overfilled before?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-09-2013, 12:16 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 43,481
Posted By DallasGV
A true rally X Nice driving with w208 as...

A true rally X

Nice driving with w208 as well.:thumbup:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-05-2013, 08:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 872
Posted By DallasGV
If you're replacing the gaskets, do what I did...

If you're replacing the gaskets, do what I did and pull the hoses off from the watervalve back - it makes putting the cover on the drivers side much easier. After you have the cover on then put the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-05-2013, 12:46 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,427
Posted By DallasGV
Nice...Congrats!

Nice...Congrats!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-05-2013, 12:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 872
Posted By DallasGV
Not an easy job but taking off the upper plastic...

Not an easy job but taking off the upper plastic cover makes it doable. Check out page 13-15 in the link below for removing the cover...should take you about 5 to 10 minutes.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-11-2012, 04:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,096
Posted By DallasGV
fmugur...

fmugur (http://www.xoutpost.com/members/fmugur.html) - is there a way to have the secondary fan come on for a predetermined amount of time; say 3-5 minutes after shut off with the GT1?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-10-2012, 11:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,096
Posted By DallasGV
When I replaced mine I found the same condition...

When I replaced mine I found the same condition you mention - fronts round, back square. I've been following this discussion and agree that the back of the engine temp stays higher (and longer)...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-10-2012, 10:54 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,018
Posted By DallasGV
Not yet, my weekends have been busy with waaaay...

Not yet, my weekends have been busy with waaaay too many other obligations...hopefully I can get to it some time after the holidays.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-28-2012, 02:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,091
Posted By DallasGV
My dash rattle/tapping in that area was a wire...

My dash rattle/tapping in that area was a wire that had come loose just to the left of the fuse box and drove me bat-shit crazy until I found it and secured it with a zip tie.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-27-2012, 05:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,400
Posted By DallasGV
:thumbup: Nice...are you running Conti DWS?

:thumbup: Nice...are you running Conti DWS?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-14-2012, 12:08 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,018
Posted By DallasGV
Thanks for the links! And I'm not convinced it's...

Thanks for the links! And I'm not convinced it's the root cause either but for the price it can't hurt. I'll post back with an update once installed.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-13-2012, 12:42 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,018
Posted By DallasGV
I'm having a similar problem and I've been trying...

I'm having a similar problem and I've been trying to track it down and it may be a coincidence but I replaced my timing chain, Vanos, rebuilt injectors, etc., as well. I plan on installing this kit...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-25-2012, 02:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,563
Posted By DallasGV
Am I the only one who's first thought was not the...

Am I the only one who's first thought was not the dangers of the random gunfire but that the driver of the X needs to read the DIY for the rear tail lights?

...in Soviet Russia this would never...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-19-2012, 10:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,567
Posted By DallasGV
Valley Pan gasket - Twin Turbo put together a...

Valley Pan gasket - Twin Turbo put together a good DIY.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-17-2012, 12:10 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,539
Posted By DallasGV
When I disconnect my MAF the engine dies...

When I disconnect my MAF the engine dies instantly...I'm thinking your MAF is shot but that's just a guess. It sounds like you've checked all of the hoses for cracks etc., and the only other place...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-13-2012, 09:06 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 23,106
Posted By DallasGV
Cool project! What did you use for spacers on the...

Cool project! What did you use for spacers on the front drive shaft and where did you get them?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-07-2012, 10:11 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,539
Posted By DallasGV
Just giving you a hard time! :D I know you’ve...

Just giving you a hard time! :D I know you’ve given some good info here on the board and I’ve benefited from a lot of it.
Some of the cheaper code readers can give misleading info like which...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-07-2012, 12:24 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,539
Posted By DallasGV
Dude, I’m with bastero…I also thought you were...

Dude, I’m with bastero…I also thought you were one of the few who knew a bit more than the regular joe i.e. you can make a great DIY for the valley pan but you don’t have a code scanner?



The...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-05-2012, 06:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,315
Posted By DallasGV
Does it vibrate all the time or infrequently? I'm...

Does it vibrate all the time or infrequently? I'm asking because mine does something similar but it's infrequent and even when it does vibrate if I pull forward a little bit it goes away. Haven't...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-04-2012, 11:37 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 74,003
Posted By DallasGV
http://www.xoutpost.com/images/smilies/thumbup.gif...

http://www.xoutpost.com/images/smilies/thumbup.gif Yes, you need all of these to do the job right. Also, make sure you get the shortened timing pin.
Showing results 1 to 25 of 126
Page 1 of 6 1 23456

 
Forum Jump


Contact Us - Xoutpost - Sponsors - Archive - Top

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 12:37 PM.
vBulletin, Copyright 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd. SEO by vBSEO 3.6.0
© 2017 Xoutpost.com. All rights reserved. Xoutpost.com is a private enthusiast site not associated with BMW AG.
The BMW name, marks, M stripe logo, and Roundel logo as well as X3, X5 and X6 designations used in the pages of this Web Site are the property of BMW AG.
This web site is not sponsored or affiliated in any way with BMW AG or any of its subsidiaries.