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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-05-2026, 08:37 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 17,525
Posted By g300d
Nice! Hope it fires right up!

Nice! Hope it fires right up!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-05-2025, 11:08 PM
Replies: 334
Views: 133,776
Posted By g300d
Getting closer!

Getting closer!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-05-2025, 11:06 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 17,525
Posted By g300d
Just now getting back to this, good progress! ...

Just now getting back to this, good progress!

Interested to hear how the racing diff feels too. Do you have a link to details on those?

PCV may be TU vs non-TU?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-05-2025, 10:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 405
Posted By g300d
It looks to be a more domestic motor- oriented...

It looks to be a more domestic motor- oriented oil with the specs it is designed to meet.

I'd look for something more euro - oriented.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-30-2025, 05:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 988
Posted By g300d
Yes, that's the one! Just had it out today...

Yes, that's the one!

Just had it out today and it got run very enthusiastically. Touched 99C at a stop from a hard pull but quickly settled to 95-96C. With the old thermostat running temps would...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-30-2025, 04:52 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,001
Posted By g300d
It's a pig on the LHD's too! How was the old...

It's a pig on the LHD's too!

How was the old joint, visibly worn?

How is the clearance to the frame rail on yours? When we were looking at mine, it seemed way too close and probably touches at...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-15-2025, 09:47 PM
Replies: 17,510
Views: 3,536,101
Posted By g300d
It's part of the parts list whenever we need to...

It's part of the parts list whenever we need to open the door cards, something to stick the door card clips on with. JB Weld and similar 2-part epoxies also work well IME.

I seem to remember a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-14-2025, 05:04 AM
Replies: 17,510
Views: 3,536,101
Posted By g300d
No problem! Hope it turns out straightforward!

No problem! Hope it turns out straightforward!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-14-2025, 05:01 AM
Replies: 334
Views: 133,776
Posted By g300d
Very interesting! It would be cool to see...

Very interesting!

It would be cool to see how much the 4.4 with 4.6 cams and DME puts out. A 4.4is badge on the side wouldnt be out of place I think.

Sorry to hear of the bearing parts...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-12-2025, 07:55 PM
Replies: 334
Views: 133,776
Posted By g300d
Nice work! Will the 4.6 cams on the 4.4 need...

Nice work!

Will the 4.6 cams on the 4.4 need a tune?

I didnt know these motors have cracked connecting rods.

Interesting on the ring deposits, are the M62's prone to them? I was thinking...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-11-2025, 07:13 AM
Replies: 17,510
Views: 3,536,101
Posted By g300d
I'd be interested, do update when you can please

I'd be interested, do update when you can please
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-11-2025, 07:12 AM
Replies: 17,510
Views: 3,536,101
Posted By g300d
Its been so long I dont remember, so I looked at...

Its been so long I dont remember, so I looked at realoem and I see (at least for the sport seats) that the front cushion and seat covers are the same part numbers left and right.

So yes, they can...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-08-2025, 03:13 AM
Replies: 17,510
Views: 3,536,101
Posted By g300d
What I remember looking into this many years ago...

What I remember looking into this many years ago is it was bonded somehow, and not easy to transfer.

I think I came across a thread where someone used aftermarket elements instead.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-08-2025, 03:07 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,148
Posted By g300d
I've done a variant of this, citric acid flushes....

I've done a variant of this, citric acid flushes. I dont remember doing it on any BMW's yet though, more on Mercedes (it's a factory procedure to at least the 90's).
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-30-2025, 07:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 988
Posted By g300d
It seems to be so. More pep, less stress on one...

It seems to be so. More pep, less stress on one of the most failure prone systems of the car, lots more peace of mind for me.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-30-2025, 12:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,148
Posted By g300d
I wouldnt chemical flush. I did that on the 4.6...

I wouldnt chemical flush. I did that on the 4.6 and right as we buttoned everything up, the water pump started leaking.

Not saying all chemical flushes will do that, just sharing a con from...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-28-2025, 10:17 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 988
Posted By g300d
It's been 2 weeks since the thermostat has been...

It's been 2 weeks since the thermostat has been installed and I must say, I'm impressed!

Temps are now consistently at 94-95C, highest I've ever seen was 97C.

Calculated oil temps range from...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-28-2025, 12:53 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,001
Posted By g300d
Thanks for elaborating on this. Looks like we...

Thanks for elaborating on this. Looks like we have the same problem.

I may have the green ring done same time as the joint as it's right there.

Is it just separate the joint from the column,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-27-2025, 06:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,001
Posted By g300d
We checked the lower steering area while the...

We checked the lower steering area while the truck was on stands for a diffs/transfer case fluid change.

Got to see the green plastic rings. 1 is visible in the engine bay above the steering...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-27-2025, 06:02 AM
Replies: 17,510
Views: 3,536,101
Posted By g300d
For the 4.6, did the front differential and rear...

For the 4.6, did the front differential and rear differential fluids with Amsoil Signature Series 75w110. Transfer case got Redline D4 ATF.

We did the fluid change in the wash area so we could...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-26-2025, 11:17 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,402
Posted By g300d
Very cool to hear, kudos to X5chemist! :beerchug:

Very cool to hear, kudos to X5chemist! :beerchug:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-26-2025, 04:36 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,001
Posted By g300d
Hi Themoog, couple of questions if you dont mind?...

Hi Themoog, couple of questions if you dont mind?

There are 2 of the green plastic bushes in the lower column diagram, you only replaced one?

Did you have to replace the cups/boots (#5 and 6)...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-26-2025, 12:10 AM
Replies: 17,510
Views: 3,536,101
Posted By g300d
^Good to hear about other budget options to...

^Good to hear about other budget options to consider.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-25-2025, 09:44 PM
Replies: 17,510
Views: 3,536,101
Posted By g300d
Same boat with the 4.6! Last tires were Nitto...

Same boat with the 4.6! Last tires were Nitto and previous to that, Duellers.

Now? Nothing available but Wanli China.

I've driven them in anger and was not expecting much, but they are...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-25-2025, 06:30 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,422
Posted By g300d
No more 229.5 also. Yes that looks like a...

No more 229.5 also.

Yes that looks like a completely different formula from the previous one they were using.

229.3 is still a good spec along with the VW and Porsche spec. The 229.5 and LL01...
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