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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-09-2014, 02:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 931
Posted By smwmustang
One of the bearings went out and our started...

One of the bearings went out and our started slipping.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-08-2014, 09:39 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,038
Posted By smwmustang
Just had new fronts done last week. $519 inc tax...

Just had new fronts done last week. $519 inc tax at my indy shop.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-08-2014, 09:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 931
Posted By smwmustang
Nothing changed about how it shifted after the...

Nothing changed about how it shifted after the rebuild. Same before as after.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-08-2014, 06:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 931
Posted By smwmustang
trnasmission shift question

My X has always ahifted hard in the down shift and I have read that this ia not uncommon. I just had the transmission rebuilt and that did not change anything.

Is this something that has to be...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-20-2014, 03:52 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,745
Posted By smwmustang
Noelskii...I removed the pieces and hung them on...

Noelskii...I removed the pieces and hung them on the garage wall with plastic behind them. I found that I got better coverage this way than when they were laying flat. Do one coat at a time and let...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-19-2014, 09:22 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,745
Posted By smwmustang
This is the red that Lowe's carries. Yes I...

This is the red that Lowe's carries.

Yes I painted the piano black but I can peel it off later. Just needed a change.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-19-2014, 05:12 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,745
Posted By smwmustang
So I finally go all of the wheels plasti dipped...

So I finally go all of the wheels plasti dipped completely with enough coats to look good and all of the inside barrells done. I also painted all the calipers red with caliper paint.

While I was...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-21-2014, 05:21 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,745
Posted By smwmustang
admranger...I used just the black sold at Lowe's....

admranger...I used just the black sold at Lowe's. It is more of a flat black. I have some clear to try but I am going to test it on something else first to see if I like it.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-16-2014, 12:30 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,745
Posted By smwmustang
My wheels needed to be repainted OEM anyway so...

My wheels needed to be repainted OEM anyway so even if it did mess them up I am ok. I have sprayed it on my mustang the size of a fender to see how it looks and it peeled right off a couple of weeks...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-16-2014, 10:17 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,745
Posted By smwmustang
The X is Imola Red. The front two wheels I...

The X is Imola Red.

The front two wheels I put about 2 coats on the inside barrels because they were off the car. I did not waste alot of paint on them but covered them enough to appear good from...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-15-2014, 05:46 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,745
Posted By smwmustang
Pasti-Dip Wheels and interior

I have seen many on this forum use the plasti-dip so when it was time to change the front brake pads I figured I would give it a try.

Still going to put a couple more coats on the outside but...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-06-2014, 01:23 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,954
Posted By smwmustang
Sorry for not seeing that about the shop. ...

Sorry for not seeing that about the shop.

Shop was Buddy Ferrell Tranmission in Memphis TN. I have known him for quite some time. He put a transmission in my 86 Mustang GT in 1998 or so.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-04-2014, 02:51 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,954
Posted By smwmustang
Just a quick update....I have put 2000 miles on...

Just a quick update....I have put 2000 miles on the engine and tranny rebuild without any issues that I can find. Car runs good and seems quicker than before but I went without driving it for so long...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-29-2014, 04:25 PM
Replies: 1,116
Views: 224,844
Posted By smwmustang
TIming chains, gaskets, heads, lifters, fuel...

TIming chains, gaskets, heads, lifters, fuel pump, rebuilt tranny, new rear air bags, brake pads all around and just yesterday a upper radiator hose project. The joys of a 12 year old car.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-29-2014, 03:48 PM
Replies: 1,116
Views: 224,844
Posted By smwmustang
I'm at 182,000 but just spent $4000 in repairs.

I'm at 182,000 but just spent $4000 in repairs.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-29-2014, 03:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,216
Posted By smwmustang
Already a thread out there somewhere from one...

Already a thread out there somewhere from one that was bought and the nightmare with it.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-28-2014, 05:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 732
Posted By smwmustang
you're not the only one that gets nervous!!! I...

you're not the only one that gets nervous!!! I assume the shop did it when they did all the engine work. I just put a zip tie on one part of it to hold it away for good measure. I am going to replace...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-28-2014, 04:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 732
Posted By smwmustang
ok, I found the part number with a basic google...

ok, I found the part number with a basic google search. No one in town had one so I pulled intake cover and hose off and then cut the upper hose that had been worn down by the fan and pieced in a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-28-2014, 12:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 732
Posted By smwmustang
Here is photo

Here is photo
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-28-2014, 11:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 732
Posted By smwmustang
Radiator hose help - part #

Guys,

This hose blew this morning pulling into the office and i lost all of my fluid basically. When cranked you can see it spraying on the fan and the fan is blowing all over the engine.

I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-22-2014, 12:46 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 36,883
Posted By smwmustang
According to the Carfax there was work done in...

According to the Carfax there was work done in Aug of 2010. I called the dealer before buying the car and they said they put in a new transmission with a 2 year BMW warranty. There was only about...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-21-2014, 04:34 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 36,883
Posted By smwmustang
I personally got to look at the transmission when...

I personally got to look at the transmission when it was apart. The o-ring was still in tact and di dnot show any signs of wear that I could tell. There are a few o-rings so I could have looked at...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-21-2014, 04:04 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 36,883
Posted By smwmustang
Got the car back today. So good so far. Total...

Got the car back today. So good so far. Total parts and labor before markup was $1250. Shop charged me $2120 with tax and said it would normally be $2800 plus tax so everything I have seen is correct...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-21-2014, 02:24 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,954
Posted By smwmustang
The car appears to be running good and I will...

The car appears to be running good and I will drive it a little before seeing what she will do. Transmission shop did say it would nomally cost around $2800 but he was able to save me some money on...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-21-2014, 10:42 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,954
Posted By smwmustang
Ok, the car is ready and I am picking it up...

Ok, the car is ready and I am picking it up today. Total cost is $1950 plus tax. Shop told me he had about $1250 in it himself. He is a long time family aquaintance and a long time customer of my...
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