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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-15-2023, 10:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 25,072
Posted By conix67
What brand did you get? I recently got KYB brand...

What brand did you get? I recently got KYB brand parts (11, 10, 8 from the diagram) because that's the only one I could find at rockauto. Mine started making noise recently and got worse quickly in...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-20-2014, 08:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 12,842
Posted By conix67
Nice video. I have a problem with water after...

Nice video. I have a problem with water after going through high pressure no-touch automatic washer and the water drips down through the center (where the tail gate latch is). Could the water be...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-13-2014, 05:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 30,379
Posted By conix67
Yeah, many thanks to OP for the great write up....

Yeah, many thanks to OP for the great write up. It helped a bunch in replacing spark plugs on my E70 today.

Regardless, you still need to learn few things through experience. It definitely made...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-10-2012, 11:30 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,098
Posted By conix67
I doubt the leak is causing the jolt. I thought...

I doubt the leak is causing the jolt. I thought this was fairly common in any cars with automatic transmission. It's annoying, and there's varying degree to how easy it is to detect this behaviour,...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-24-2012, 02:17 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 9,888
Posted By conix67
I'm also thinking of tinting my X5. The rears...

I'm also thinking of tinting my X5. The rears have privacy glasses. Not sure if I should tint all windows or just two front side windows. I'm looking for mainly protection against UV rays than...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-21-2012, 08:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,238
Posted By conix67
Just received this today, however it doesn't come...

Just received this today, however it doesn't come with washer and nuts (actually this is stated in the instruction manual posted on this thread). I thought this was lame, why would they not include...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-09-2012, 11:53 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 15,416
Posted By conix67
I took mine to the BMW service today. They tell...

I took mine to the BMW service today. They tell me they don't see any leak, but I don't believe it.

When I had it on the hoist two weeks ago, I saw this
...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-07-2012, 11:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 39,745
Posted By conix67
Thanks a lot for the very very useful info! ...

Thanks a lot for the very very useful info!

I just had water pump replaced and low coolant warning came up. I tried this method to bleed the cooling system again, hoping that the warning is caused...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-05-2012, 12:03 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 15,416
Posted By conix67
I'm surprised the Canadian CPO warranty does not...

I'm surprised the Canadian CPO warranty does not cover this. It is a rather common issue which indicates definite defect in material/design.

$1500 for this repair is absurd. If the warranty does...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-04-2012, 08:37 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 15,416
Posted By conix67
I've not heard this before. Seals and gaskets,...

I've not heard this before. Seals and gaskets, and O-rings are designed to outlast other mechanical moving part. I guess anyone can argue any part of an automobile is subject to wear and tear, and to...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-03-2012, 09:25 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 15,416
Posted By conix67
Thanks for the details. Did you have to remove...

Thanks for the details. Did you have to remove the cross brace(?) blocking a section of screws holding the oil pan? I want to give my mechanic extra caution on the mechatronics connector fitting...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-02-2012, 09:10 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 15,416
Posted By conix67
I have the same problem that needs to be fixed....

I have the same problem that needs to be fixed. As far as I know, the O-ring and oil pan gasket must be replaced, and it's relatively simple job. If that does not fix it, the oil pan must be replaced...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-01-2012, 12:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,079
Posted By conix67
Well, not sure what it is meant by "pump is used...

Well, not sure what it is meant by "pump is used again" - sounds to me if the pump was taken off and reinstalled? Probably doesn't apply to new pumps?

Anyway, some update. I *think* the cooling...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-30-2012, 02:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,079
Posted By conix67
I was about to take the car to BWM service, and I...

I was about to take the car to BWM service, and I will if the cooling system still has issues. Even one part being defective was already slim, the mechanic said. Poor guy had to perform the same job...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-30-2012, 02:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,079
Posted By conix67
Thanks. I'll try this out next time.

Thanks. I'll try this out next time.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-30-2012, 11:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,079
Posted By conix67
Here's the link. Works on both E70 and E90....

Here's the link. Works on both E70 and E90. Should work on many others too.

Remember to add up last 5 digits of VIN, not all digits, for the unlock code.
...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-30-2012, 09:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,079
Posted By conix67
I found the "Hidden menu" procedure to bring out...

I found the "Hidden menu" procedure to bring out the real time coolant temperature reading on the gauge cluster which is really cool and useful.

The temperature stays between 95C to 105C, at city...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-29-2012, 02:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,079
Posted By conix67
Help: procedure to check coolant system

The electric coolant pump died on me a week ago, and my Indy service shop replaced it along with the thermostat. Long story short, the new pump didn't work so got a replacement from BMW. However...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-23-2012, 08:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,854
Posted By conix67
Have you guys resolved this yet? I found...

Have you guys resolved this yet?

I found this on this forum that appears to be related -...
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