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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-07-2015, 04:51 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 32,625
Posted By 02x592
I never did update this. So, before getting the...

I never did update this. So, before getting the chance to do anything about the torque converter I lost the transmission. Shifting fine, came to a stop, went to take off and nothing then a sudden...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-02-2012, 02:43 AM
Replies: 347
Views: 110,604
Posted By 02x592
The FR-S is correct. Up is up, down is down....

The FR-S is correct. Up is up, down is down. Transmission was rebuilt by a local shop using all new parts.

It started out as a failing torque converter that I didn't replace soon enough.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-02-2012, 02:32 AM
Replies: 347
Views: 110,604
Posted By 02x592
'02 X5 4.4i 136K miles. Parts are more...

'02 X5 4.4i 136K miles.

Parts are more expensive, but it's German
The heater fan makes a high pitched squeal when it's cold
Cheapness of the door handles
The $6,000 transmission I just put in...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-13-2012, 02:28 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 14,728
Posted By 02x592
It may have saved me some time until my shop gets...

It may have saved me some time until my shop gets built, that's what I was sincerely hoping for. Just bought a house so ALL of my saved money was put in to the down. Had to take out a loan, through...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-12-2012, 11:21 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 14,728
Posted By 02x592
Here's an update on my shuddering issue. Knowing...

Here's an update on my shuddering issue. Knowing full well the failing torque converter would take out the transmission as it spewed debris through the system I let it go too long anyways, and take...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-28-2012, 02:07 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 14,728
Posted By 02x592
I never thought of sport mode and light...

I never thought of sport mode and light acceleration at the same time. When it's in sport mode, I'm having fun.

Driving normally I average 17-18MPG according to the computer but a lot of that is...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-28-2012, 01:31 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 14,728
Posted By 02x592
My '02 4.4i has been doing the exact same thing...

My '02 4.4i has been doing the exact same thing for some time now. Hasn't gotten much worse. I've been told by a few people on here and elsewhere that it's the torque converter most likely. That and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-27-2012, 04:46 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 26,032
Posted By 02x592
This must be the same problem I'm having with the...

This must be the same problem I'm having with the drains. The driver's rear trunk compartment (where the amp is) was once again filled with water and I could see a path running along the bottom of...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-15-2012, 10:21 AM
Replies: 1,137
Views: 256,862
Posted By 02x592
132K miles. '02 4.4i. Torque converter is acting...

132K miles. '02 4.4i. Torque converter is acting up and a few bushings and maintenance items are due, not bad at all.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-12-2012, 04:32 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,639
Posted By 02x592
I have Toyo A/Ts on my '02 4.4i and it does...

I have Toyo A/Ts on my '02 4.4i and it does awesome in the snow. It's also a hell of a lot of fun with the DSC off.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-11-2012, 12:41 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 32,625
Posted By 02x592
I had planned on doing a transmission flush this...

I had planned on doing a transmission flush this week on my day off, now it looks like I'll be dropping it to put a torque converter in so long as I can get the part in time. Monday it's going in to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-11-2012, 11:59 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 32,625
Posted By 02x592
No I'd rather have that than a transmission blow...

No I'd rather have that than a transmission blow up, which is why it's going to get fixed ASAP before it takes that along with it.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-10-2012, 04:25 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 32,625
Posted By 02x592
"I had a noticeable shudder while accelerating...

"I had a noticeable shudder while accelerating occasionally, and also a noticeable 'stepping' up in RPM's as I was accelerating (RPM's would jump up 200-300, then stop, then jump up 200-300, then...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-02-2012, 02:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,330
Posted By 02x592
That's hilarious, I was watching it on TV too.

That's hilarious, I was watching it on TV too.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-01-2012, 11:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,423
Posted By 02x592
Oh, looked under the rig today and the CV boots...

Oh, looked under the rig today and the CV boots are in perfect shape.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-01-2012, 08:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,423
Posted By 02x592
Well I put the new amp in and now there's two...

Well I put the new amp in and now there's two problems.

1) Sounds like crap, very hollow and muddy sounding. Nothing like it was before.
2) Sound shuts off after 40 seconds until I turn the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-01-2012, 12:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,423
Posted By 02x592
Thanks for the replies guys! I've looked up all...

Thanks for the replies guys! I've looked up all of the DIY threads for the axles, looks easy as pie really. Not as bad as other vehicles I've put them on... *cough* 3.5L Dodge Intrepid... To get...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-31-2012, 05:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,423
Posted By 02x592
Ah, I see. I'll check the bottle myself and see...

Ah, I see. I'll check the bottle myself and see what they're putting in. When it comes to non-approved oils in these things is there a tendency to have ruined engines?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-31-2012, 05:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,423
Posted By 02x592
I'm not sure, I'll ask next time it goes in. The...

I'm not sure, I'll ask next time it goes in. The tech said they go through and make sure they only use manufacturer approved oils because they don't want to be responsible for blowing up expensive...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-31-2012, 05:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,423
Posted By 02x592
They use Mobil 1 synthetic.

They use Mobil 1 synthetic.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-31-2012, 03:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,423
Posted By 02x592
New guy with an X5, have a few questions about the frond end!

Howdy y'all. I bought my '02 X5 4.4I with 112K miles on it about a year ago and it's up to 131K now. A week after it was purchased the radiator started leaking but the dealership replaced it free...
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