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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-23-2014, 06:12 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 14,209
Posted By bbultman
The good news is I drove with the misfire/shutter...

The good news is I drove with the misfire/shutter for 2 years and it never really got worse. Just drive in sport mode and it pretty much goes away but it never REALLY goes away. OR do what I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-25-2013, 09:09 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 830
Posted By bbultman
Could be a torque converter locking/unlocking....

Could be a torque converter locking/unlocking. When my X5 is cold, I get like a three step mini-rpm bump up before it shifts then the cycle repeats until I'm over 60 mph. Once it's warmed up, light...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-25-2013, 04:22 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,866
Posted By bbultman
I concur with that. The X5 feels solid and...

I concur with that. The X5 feels solid and planted and there's lots of luxuries like built-in window shades that are great for my family. Plus there's like 20 airbags stuffed everywhere.

My...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-25-2013, 11:28 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,866
Posted By bbultman
My guess is the 19 year old is paying for his X5,...

My guess is the 19 year old is paying for his X5, paying insurance, gas and all repairs. At least that's what the post implies. That's probably not the case with a teenager at home and dad has...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-25-2013, 09:33 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,866
Posted By bbultman
I had an E46 323i. Good car. I changed oil and...

I had an E46 323i. Good car. I changed oil and control arm bushings - that's it. Decently sporty.

Dump the X5. It's stupid to even consider keeping that truck if you don't have finances to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-25-2013, 09:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,454
Posted By bbultman
I don't have time to search for the exact fit...

I don't have time to search for the exact fit o-ring to save some spilled coolant and a couple bucks which is literally nothing compared to the thousands of dollars and time I have socked into my...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-24-2013, 08:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,454
Posted By bbultman
small spots of coolant by passenger inside/front...

small spots of coolant by passenger inside/front of wheel is almost surely the aux fan switch o-ring that is in the lower radiator hose just aft of the radiator connection. Mine would only leak...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-21-2013, 01:15 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,397
Posted By bbultman
I noticed your oil temp gauge reads around...

I noticed your oil temp gauge reads around 170-180ish. Mine used to read that and then I redid my whole cooling system (radiator, hoses, trans temp thermostat) and it hoovers more closely to 200...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-21-2013, 01:11 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,822
Posted By bbultman
Twice a year I pull our Cobalt 252 boat with our...

Twice a year I pull our Cobalt 252 boat with our 4.6is. About 6000#s with trailer for a few miles and then the boat ramp. It does fine even with a possible ailing TC.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-19-2013, 01:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,123
Posted By bbultman
Parts came from FCPEuro - I just bought the whole...

Parts came from FCPEuro - I just bought the whole timing kit so I didn't miss anything. I did plugs and belts as well. Tools came from BimmerToolRental. Vanos seals from Besian. All great...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-18-2013, 10:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,123
Posted By bbultman
4.6is Dinan full timing chain/guides/vanos

Well I went through the soul searching of do I sell my 4.6is Dinan, don't sell, sell, don't sell. Finally decided to keep it and at 162k and some rattling/oil leaks, had a friend do the whole timing...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-13-2013, 08:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,132
Posted By bbultman
Still have my '03 4.6is full Dinan minus SC. ...

Still have my '03 4.6is full Dinan minus SC. 158k and runs strong as hell and fast. blk/blk, every option, factory 20s new dunlaps, factory 19s new hankooks. It was to be traded in but we held...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-20-2012, 01:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,189
Posted By bbultman
I switched out the wheels yesterday to the 19"...

I switched out the wheels yesterday to the 19" winter setup. Unfortunately no one has made a move and I'm out of time. $6k worth of Dinan parts alone, two sets of wheels, cargo divider. I'm...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-10-2012, 01:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,189
Posted By bbultman
It says I don't have access when I go to the...

It says I don't have access when I go to the classified forum - something about premiere status. Sorry:(
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-10-2012, 10:20 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,189
Posted By bbultman
'03 4.6is Dinan needs home

Let me start by saying I know this isn't the classifieds section but I don't have access there so please don't thump on me. sorry in advance!

My wife has decided that the 4.6is has to go. She...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-20-2012, 01:11 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,392
Posted By bbultman
I have an '03 4.6is Dinan with 155k on it now. ...

I have an '03 4.6is Dinan with 155k on it now. TC acts up in normal drive but in sport, it's been fine now for 15k miles. I got way spooked with all the forum talk and basically just quit reading. ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-07-2012, 09:46 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,367
Posted By bbultman
I have an '03 Dinan 4.6is with all the treatments...

I have an '03 Dinan 4.6is with all the treatments minus the supercharger. It's rated at 370hp, up 30 from stock. It was a $12k upgrade installed at the dealer when new - before my ownership. I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-30-2012, 12:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,990
Posted By bbultman
If the stumble/hiccup goes away when driving in...

If the stumble/hiccup goes away when driving in Sport mode or when in cruise control, it's the TC. Sport mode increases the TC lock up solenoid pressure so it doesn't lock/unlock every 2-3 seconds. ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-18-2012, 12:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,769
Posted By bbultman
I get no codes so if you're getting a code, maybe...

I get no codes so if you're getting a code, maybe it's something different although I have heard of mil lamps for TC issues if it senses a heavily worn TC or a valvebody solenoid failure in the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-17-2012, 10:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,769
Posted By bbultman
Sounds like the notorious torque converter...

Sounds like the notorious torque converter lock/unlock failure. Many of us here have had it, particularly with the 4.4 and 4.6. It manifests itself very much like a misfire about every 2 seconds...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-30-2012, 03:44 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 14,209
Posted By bbultman
I've talked pretty extensively with engineers at...

I've talked pretty extensively with engineers at ZF and weak coil packs can produce a similar effect, especially if there's some load on the engine. However, in cruise control and Sport mode the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-28-2012, 09:10 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 14,209
Posted By bbultman
The X5 has different pressures for the TC lockup...

The X5 has different pressures for the TC lockup when in sport mode vs normal mode. When i first noticed the issues, it was only in normal mode, sport mode was fine because it maintains higher...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-28-2012, 01:15 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 14,209
Posted By bbultman
mine does the same thing....rpm throttle...

mine does the same thing....rpm throttle 'oscillation' like a misfire every 2 seconds. That's the torque converter locking/unlocking. The slight shudder under normal acceleration. I also have seen...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-08-2012, 09:27 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 31,500
Posted By bbultman
There are no codes. When I had my oil changed at...

There are no codes. When I had my oil changed at my local indy, they pulled all codes hard and soft and nothing came up. I'll probably start talking to them about getting it in there for the TC. ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-07-2012, 10:36 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 31,500
Posted By bbultman
Jgood, I have a 4.6is with 142k miles. I have...

Jgood, I have a 4.6is with 142k miles. I have the exact same issues going on - the incremental rpm steps, the throttle oscillation, an occasional slight shudder under very light acceleration. I...
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