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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-19-2013, 09:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,102
Posted By bigbabyE53
Just picked up this bad boy

Hey all. My wife and I decided to use my employee lease special at work and picked up this rare 2014 X1 35i to join our 01 X5 4.4i Sport. I say rare because it's a base model with only one option-...
Forum: X1 (E84) Forum 10-19-2013, 09:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,021
Posted By bigbabyE53
Just picked this bad boy up

Hey all. My wife and I decided to use my employee lease special at work and picked up this rare 2014 X1 35i to join our 01 X5 4.4i Sport. I say rare because it's a base model with only one option-...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-26-2013, 10:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,044
Posted By bigbabyE53
Easiest way is to jab the brake pedal going...

Easiest way is to jab the brake pedal going parking lot speeds. If your steering wheel feels loose or pulls quickly while feeling a "bump" in the steering on either side than they are worn. You can...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-26-2013, 10:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 919
Posted By bigbabyE53
Seems pretty fair. Slightly less that what our...

Seems pretty fair. Slightly less that what our dealer charges. I go the extra effort and remove oil dipstick tube, blow out the buildup with blowgun, replace tube o-ring and degrease the engine....
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-02-2012, 07:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,306
Posted By bigbabyE53
wwu123 is correct, failing batterys do run common...

wwu123 is correct, failing batterys do run common in e70s. Make sure its been replaced with a proper BMW AGM battery (black battery). The tail lights are also common to fail (just like its older...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-20-2012, 11:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,960
Posted By bigbabyE53
Hard to see the pics well on my phone but it...

Hard to see the pics well on my phone but it looks like old oil residue. I think they half-assed the job and did not clean the engine.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-19-2012, 01:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,673
Posted By bigbabyE53
Heres what I do; -remove fan and fan shroud ...

Heres what I do;
-remove fan and fan shroud
-loosen water pump pulley bolts just a hair
-remove belts
-remove water pump pulley
-remove crank pulley (make sure metal pin on crank goes into...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-19-2012, 01:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,887
Posted By bigbabyE53
BMW does update their parts quite a bit. The...

BMW does update their parts quite a bit. The parts are expensive but they're great quality.

As for removing door panel, don't forget about the huge plastic black clip on backside of door panel....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-19-2012, 01:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 991
Posted By bigbabyE53
check license plate light

check license plate light
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-14-2012, 11:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,396
Posted By bigbabyE53
I think BMW NA has a supply of rebuilt trans. I...

I think BMW NA has a supply of rebuilt trans. I know that the manufacturer (at least ZF and getrag do) rebuild the trans themselves, as they are always stamped and stickered as such.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-14-2012, 11:20 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,954
Posted By bigbabyE53
I loved doing CPO inspections. I dont do them...

I loved doing CPO inspections. I dont do them anymore but I would always approach it as if it were my car. Oh, that trim piece is peeling? Replace. Little tire noise? Replace and align. With all the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-13-2012, 09:55 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,146
Posted By bigbabyE53
Insurance companys will send out someone to...

Insurance companys will send out someone to inspect the vehicle and discuss the estimate with the tech and service advisor. They also take pictures. Now, your estimate is so high because BMW tells us...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-13-2012, 09:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,513
Posted By bigbabyE53
If you had the a/c on, that fan will be running...

If you had the a/c on, that fan will be running most of the time your engine is
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-13-2012, 09:43 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 11,200
Posted By bigbabyE53
The E53 X5 is more solid and reliable than the...

The E53 X5 is more solid and reliable than the new E70 X5 without a doubt! E70 drives like a minivan. Ask any BMW tech. E53s are among the most reliable and tough BMWs. Parts r expensive but they are...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-13-2012, 09:37 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 20,713
Posted By bigbabyE53
i've dove this job 100 times so here are my tips:...

i've dove this job 100 times so here are my tips:

Remove old gasket with a straight pick or flathead pocket screwdriver

Use 3M scotchbright pad to remove all burnt gasket material from mating...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-13-2012, 09:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,396
Posted By bigbabyE53
The previous owner of my X5 (01 4.4) replaced the...

The previous owner of my X5 (01 4.4) replaced the transmission at the dealer I work at about 3 years, 25k ago. No slippage, harsh shifting or anything. No leaks or clunking and doesnt roll backwards...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-05-2012, 10:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,281
Posted By bigbabyE53
The i-bus (info bus) is used for info and...

The i-bus (info bus) is used for info and communication. The cluster is the brain of it. It is a single wire bus so if you ignore it, the cluster, radio, etc cant talk to each other.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-04-2012, 11:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,708
Posted By bigbabyE53
good ol steering angle sensor

good ol steering angle sensor
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-04-2012, 08:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,282
Posted By bigbabyE53
Maybe your dealers are reluctant because they do...

Maybe your dealers are reluctant because they do not have a reliable machine shop to send them too. We have sent out quite a good amount of cylinder heads to have the valve seals replaced, but only...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-02-2012, 09:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 13,189
Posted By bigbabyE53
as far as burning oil goes, I'm guessing you've...

as far as burning oil goes, I'm guessing you've checked the crankcase vent valve?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-01-2012, 11:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,308
Posted By bigbabyE53
I had them on my 01 4.4. My parts guy at work...

I had them on my 01 4.4. My parts guy at work told me they are discontinuing them so I went with Bridgestone Dueler HP Sport when replacing the rears. Maybe they wont wear unevenly like i've seen...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-01-2012, 11:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,364
Posted By bigbabyE53
My 01 4.4 has 127k on it and has had nothing but...

My 01 4.4 has 127k on it and has had nothing but bmw 5w30 full synthetic in it since brand new. I don't think changing the viscosity of the oil will help with the leak.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-21-2012, 06:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,406
Posted By bigbabyE53
The V8s are just more complex, especially in the...

The V8s are just more complex, especially in the facelifted X5s. The newer N62 V8s have valvetronic and double vanos and we have been seeing oil burning issues with those. and you have two of...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-20-2012, 09:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,071
Posted By bigbabyE53
what happened to your 4.6?

what happened to your 4.6?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-20-2012, 09:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,467
Posted By bigbabyE53
from what ive seen, the actual light given off...

from what ive seen, the actual light given off from replacement xenons tends to be more yellow at first but goes to normal color not too long after
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