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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-15-2015, 11:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,068
Posted By waterrob
Well, they're done! Took two days, but they're...

Well, they're done! Took two days, but they're done. The 16-year-old factory exhaust was a beast to remove. Pretty sure I'll be smelling like PB Blaster for a few weeks.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-15-2015, 10:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,068
Posted By waterrob
In the 3.0, they are one piece units from the...

In the 3.0, they are one piece units from the manifold back to a flange connection to the rear exhaust. Might be different in the V8. Getting the 16-year-old original units out after 240k was not an...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-12-2015, 01:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,068
Posted By waterrob
Well, not many hits on this one. I have the new...

Well, not many hits on this one. I have the new Pacesetter cats, and now to put them on... Has anyone seen a DIY video, or have any tips on putting them on? They are not easy to get to, from what I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-02-2015, 06:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,068
Posted By waterrob
Cat replacement

Hey all,
Does anyone know offhand if the stock catalytic converters are bolt-on bits? I'm guessing so, since all of the replacements have the flanges, but I want to make sure before I order them....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-17-2014, 08:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,179
Posted By waterrob
Sorry to bump a three-year-old thread, but has...

Sorry to bump a three-year-old thread, but has anyone found an online DIY? I have a rear upper control arm completely unbolted, but can't get it out. Not sure if I need to remove the shock, or...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-15-2012, 11:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,039
Posted By waterrob
Already did so, but I'm afraid it was after the...

Already did so, but I'm afraid it was after the last post. Thanks for pointing towards Realoem.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-14-2012, 04:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,039
Posted By waterrob
Lovely. Thanks, though. Do you by any chance know...

Lovely. Thanks, though. Do you by any chance know where I can find the part number? Can't seem to even find any mention of it online. I had to do the same thing for a rear shock bolt for my Rover -...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-14-2012, 01:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,039
Posted By waterrob
Stripped tensioner pully bolt

Hey all, in the midst of replacing my water pump, I stripped the Torx 45 bolt that was in the tensioner pulley. I can't seem to find a replacement anywhere online for it. Anybody know where to look,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-08-2012, 02:32 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 830
Posted By waterrob
The dreaded rear upper control arms...

Hi all,
I'm hoping that someone can help me out a bit here. I have a 2001 3.0 (coil springs) with the bedspring creak coming from the rear upper drivers side control arm (had the wife rock the car...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-04-2012, 12:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 13,081
Posted By waterrob
Mostly because there is nothing wrong with the...

Mostly because there is nothing wrong with the Bowden cable. I put a fresh one on anyway, because I had a spare, but the issue is with the anchor point that the secondary clip on the cable fastens to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-03-2012, 12:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 13,081
Posted By waterrob
So, I have the same issue, I think. There is an...

So, I have the same issue, I think. There is an elongate white piece on the end of the Bowden cable, that hooks into the latch, and then there is a small anchor piece that clips into a thin black...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-24-2012, 11:31 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 46,329
Posted By waterrob
Hey all, I have the dreaded squeak as well. It...

Hey all, I have the dreaded squeak as well. It was an occasional thing when I left Kansas a week ago, but the 1000 mile trip back home to Arizona (and possibly the altitude, aridity, and the 27 miles...
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