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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-14-2016, 06:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 822
Posted By DanSanDiego
Sold

It just sold. I'll figure out how to delete this thread.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-14-2016, 05:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 822
Posted By DanSanDiego
2003 X5 3.0i For Sale (where should I post it?)

Sorry for the post. Im editing it now - the X5 is sold.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-27-2016, 10:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,221
Posted By DanSanDiego
Clunk from rear under rapid acceleration from a stop

Hi,
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-20-2016, 07:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,279
Posted By DanSanDiego
Solved: vibration at idle

It turns out that the vibration was a result of 87 Octane gas (I accidentally filled the tank with it and realized immediately my mistake. So I went to Autozone and got a can of octane boost /...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-13-2016, 07:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,279
Posted By DanSanDiego
Vibration at idle (not when in Park)

Yo
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-07-2016, 07:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,373
Posted By DanSanDiego
I had these symptoms and after a year of looking...

I had these symptoms and after a year of looking into things it turned out I had spark plugs which burned too hot (even though they were considered to acceptable for this vehicle by their...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-31-2016, 07:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,730
Posted By DanSanDiego
I bought new chrome colored grilles from Rock...

I bought new chrome colored grilles from Rock Auto (Various Manufacturers is the seller) and the clamping to the hood is very bad (not tight at all)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-23-2016, 03:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,367
Posted By DanSanDiego
I think I'm going to go with the all silver...

I think I'm going to go with the all silver kidneys vs the OE which are silver around the outside and black on the verticals.

This is one decision that I didn't know I'd be making today when I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-23-2016, 01:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,367
Posted By DanSanDiego
Fell off: Front Grill

I was driving my wife's 2003 X5 3.0i today and it was making a whistling noise from the front (not very loud but it made me think the hood may not be latched). When I got home and went to check the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-18-2015, 12:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,090
Posted By DanSanDiego
Passenger side brake caliper always difficult

pizza
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-13-2015, 10:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,791
Posted By DanSanDiego
The rain light sensor (rls) is behind the rear...

The rain light sensor (rls) is behind the rear view mirror (attached to the windshield with clear silicon). It detects whether the conditions are right for the automatic lights to go on. It also...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-18-2015, 11:47 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 814
Posted By DanSanDiego
San Diego Repair request: oil filter housing gasket

did it
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-15-2015, 09:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,659
Posted By DanSanDiego
Am I missing a bolt?

adter
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-13-2015, 01:10 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,914
Posted By DanSanDiego
Do the brakes yourself. One of the easiest DIY's...

Do the brakes yourself. One of the easiest DIY's for this vehicle. Go to Rockauto.com and get excited about the pads and rotors you can buy. Akebono, Bosch, Honeywell, Brembo.
The result can be a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-13-2015, 11:13 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,752
Posted By DanSanDiego
AC delay before cooling

i've
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-05-2015, 04:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,506
Posted By DanSanDiego
Could you let us know what the part number or...

Could you let us know what the part number or name was? The piece under my driver's side headlight has never attached well (it is attached on one end and not the other) so it may be that I am missing...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-25-2015, 01:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,708
Posted By DanSanDiego
**Fixed** P0014 after valve job

Changing title of thread to show there is a solution.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-25-2015, 09:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,708
Posted By DanSanDiego
In my case it ended up being that the timing was...

In my case it ended up being that the timing was off following the valve job. The mechanic ended up opening it up and adjusting the timing by a very little. That cured the P0014.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-22-2015, 03:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,049
Posted By DanSanDiego
In my case I got >160psi on all cylinders except...

In my case I got >160psi on all cylinders except #2 (35psi). That meant no matter what I did with other parts or fluids I wasn't going to be able to fix the misfire without getting into the cylinder....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-22-2015, 02:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,049
Posted By DanSanDiego
Autozone includes a compression checking valve...

Autozone includes a compression checking valve within their loan-a-tool program (free). You should check it out and do a compression check. The results will give you peace of mind that your engine is...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-19-2015, 11:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,708
Posted By DanSanDiego
I swapped the Vanos intake solenoid (plus the...

I swapped the Vanos intake solenoid (plus the plastic insert) with the exhaust solenoid. The P0014 code return immediately (first time the engine starts I get a pending P0014 with no CEL) then the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-19-2015, 08:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,708
Posted By DanSanDiego
I was able to get the exhaust solenoid off with a...

I was able to get the exhaust solenoid off with a shower valve socket from Home Depot. But there didn't seem to be anything to clean. The solenoid was enclosed (no way to open it up) so I sprayed...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-19-2015, 03:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,708
Posted By DanSanDiego
Thank you! All signs point to it being a clogged...

Thank you! All signs point to it being a clogged solenoid. It could be the timing (since it first appeared immediately after a valve job) but the car is running so well that hopefully it is just a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-16-2015, 11:43 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,875
Posted By DanSanDiego
Gurgle through oil dipstick when removed while engine on

Hi,
I just had my CCV replaced on my 2003 X5 3.0i (124k miles) and I noticed that if I remove the oil dipstick while the car is idling there is a loud gurgling noise from the dipstick hole. Is that...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-16-2015, 11:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,708
Posted By DanSanDiego
I should note that the CCV and heater core water...

I should note that the CCV and heater core water tube were also replaced during the valve job (the heater core tube connects from the engine to the heater core and is a hard plastic tube). These...
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