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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-03-2012, 01:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,329
Posted By KCX5factor
I paid around $400 for it including S+H. I'd sell...

I paid around $400 for it including S+H. I'd sell it for $275 and pay the freight anywhere in the continental US. I'm not sure about it working on your 4.8. I couldn't even find a listing for timing...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-02-2012, 08:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,329
Posted By KCX5factor
I had changed the oil, but I think the 8 1/2...

I had changed the oil, but I think the 8 1/2 quarts doesnt take into account how bone dry it gets. Vanos, solenoids, filter housing etc. Now I just need to sell my timing kit so I can fix my...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-02-2012, 12:24 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,329
Posted By KCX5factor
OK! Here's what happened. I tried that oil in the...

OK! Here's what happened. I tried that oil in the spark plug hole trick. I poured about a capful in each cylinder. I cycled the key about 5-6 times thinking maybe I needed to prime the fuel system....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-01-2012, 01:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,329
Posted By KCX5factor
I dont have the other oem sensor, but I'm going...

I dont have the other oem sensor, but I'm going to swap sensors side to side and see what happens while I disconnect the battery again.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-01-2012, 11:59 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,329
Posted By KCX5factor
I replaced the timing chain guides and piston...

I replaced the timing chain guides and piston style tensioner. Not sure about OEM. When the timing chain guides went bad, first I tried the camshaft position sensor on the passenger side. Not OEM.:(...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-01-2012, 11:10 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,329
Posted By KCX5factor
I trickle charged the battery for about 18 hours....

I trickle charged the battery for about 18 hours. With the MAF unplugged I got a code for MAF. It would idle at about 400 rpm but die if I hit the gas. I cleared the code, plugged the MAF back in and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-30-2012, 11:40 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,329
Posted By KCX5factor
Just retimed Vanos, Won't run

I just replaced my timing chain guides and used my special tools to the tee to reset the Vanos. The battery had gone dead while it was out of commission so I had to jump start it. It fired right away...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-13-2012, 02:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,757
Posted By KCX5factor
Vanos Timing Tool Rental

Does any one know where I can rent the master cam timing kit in the KC area???
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-03-2012, 07:21 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 13,330
Posted By KCX5factor
BMW (98-03 m62) Lower Timing Chain Rails guides...

BMW (98-03 m62) Lower Timing Chain Rails guides KIT 3pc | eBay...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-01-2012, 06:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,829
Posted By KCX5factor
Also, I should mention that while its running...

Also, I should mention that while its running with the MAF sensor unplugged if I hit the DSC it dies!!!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-27-2012, 06:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,829
Posted By KCX5factor
4.4 X5 Starts then dies!!

I just replaced my cam chain guides and tensioner. Car ran fine for about 3 days then got a ses light and code for "timing over advanced". Then after another three days it would start then die. I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-24-2012, 05:40 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 13,330
Posted By KCX5factor
First things first. Are there little metal flakes...

First things first. Are there little metal flakes in the oil filter? If there is, it's too late for a new tensioner. Also, drop the skid plate and pull the oil pan. If there are chunks of plastic in...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-24-2012, 03:49 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 13,330
Posted By KCX5factor
I just finished replacing my timing chain guides....

I just finished replacing my timing chain guides. STEELHEADER helped me out. I spent around 500usd for parts. It's no fun but I'd do it again before I swapped the motor! I probably had 14-15 hours in...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-17-2012, 07:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,255
Posted By KCX5factor
Hey, guys! Just found out that my wife wrote the...

Hey, guys! Just found out that my wife wrote the incorrect info for the oil change and after pricing the oil and filters there's nooooo way they did my oil change for $40!!!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-13-2012, 07:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,255
Posted By KCX5factor
no metal

Ordered the piston style tensioner today. I'm gonna try that first since I dont have to pull the engine apart to install it. Then I'll take it from there! Thanks again for all the advice!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-12-2012, 01:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,255
Posted By KCX5factor
Thanks everybody. Anybody know where I can get a...

Thanks everybody. Anybody know where I can get a kit that has all the timing chain guides, tensioner and gaskets for the best price?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-11-2012, 06:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,255
Posted By KCX5factor
Is that a possibility? I instructed them to use...

Is that a possibility? I instructed them to use castrol syntec.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-11-2012, 05:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,255
Posted By KCX5factor
'01 4.4i engine chatter

Shortly after my last oil change I began to have a "lifter chatter" like sound under the hood. I only have a generic obdII and getting a cam shaft pos. sensor code(timing advanced). I replaced the...
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