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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-31-2017, 09:37 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 9,433
Posted By davintosh
Looks like you've got a stubborn one. I'd start...

Looks like you've got a stubborn one. I'd start liberally applying some kind of penetrating oil (Liquid Wrench is my fave, but PB Blaster is another good one) to the center of the wheel over the next...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-18-2016, 05:05 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 52,714
Posted By davintosh
Wayne: Those kits look very much like what I...

Wayne:

Those kits look very much like what I used when I did the bearing R&R on my old X5. I remember having to get a bit creative with the slide hammer on the front bearings, but don't recall...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-05-2015, 09:45 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,303
Posted By davintosh
Someone suggested a preventative measure a while...

Someone suggested a preventative measure a while back; use a spray bottle to spritz a little antifreeze into the door cavity (through the plastic plug near the door handle) helps keep things from...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-09-2015, 07:27 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 52,104
Posted By davintosh
Thanks for the update! Even though I'm no longer...

Thanks for the update! Even though I'm no longer driving an X5, the oil usage and cheese problem isn't limited to the M54B30. M54B25 in my e46 325i is showing cheese on the oil cap and uses (what I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-31-2014, 04:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,470
Posted By davintosh
I thought the ratios were different between the...

I thought the ratios were different between the auto & manual equipped X5s. The manual 3.0 I owned had 4.10 gearing; pretty sure I remember seeing somewhere on this forum that the autos generally had...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-11-2014, 12:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,744
Posted By davintosh
Are you sure it's leaking from the pump and not...

Are you sure it's leaking from the pump and not elsewhere? If you're losing coolant and can't see it weeping from the shaft, the pump isn't the problem.

Did you replace any of the hoses while you...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-24-2014, 11:49 AM
Replies: 979
Views: 279,382
Posted By davintosh
Hey, you made it! It was good to hear that you...

Hey, you made it! It was good to hear that you survived the trip back, and that the X5 did well for you. I think you'll like the xoutpost crowd; lots of helpful guys here, among whom Ricky Bobby is...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-16-2014, 03:49 PM
Replies: 17,672
Views: 3,804,153
Posted By davintosh
When I looked at the job as described in the...

When I looked at the job as described in the Bentley manual, I thought it didn't look too bad either, but it didn't take long to figure out that the Bentley skipped a number of important things. Like...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-15-2014, 04:42 PM
Replies: 17,672
Views: 3,804,153
Posted By davintosh
Yeah, selling it. It's been a good car, but the...

Yeah, selling it. It's been a good car, but the wife has been hinting at wanting something smaller. A BMW friend from Michigan was shopping for a winter car a few weeks back & asked my opinion of the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-15-2014, 12:24 AM
Replies: 17,672
Views: 3,804,153
Posted By davintosh
Replaced the #^$&%*# CCV/oil separator. What a...

Replaced the #^$&%*# CCV/oil separator. What a job. I'd like to meet the guy who decided it was a good idea to mount that thing under the intake. In a dark alley, please.

Otto makes it look easy....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-09-2014, 12:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 991
Posted By davintosh
Dang! Rust free... Leave the rust bucket basket...

Dang! Rust free... Leave the rust bucket basket cases for parts cars. If it were closer I'd pick it up, fix it and drive it.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-09-2014, 12:24 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,488
Posted By davintosh
I look more closely at the lift height than the...

I look more closely at the lift height than the tonnage; 18.5" is probably ok for an e53, but higher is better. I bought a floor jack at Sears several years ago with a 22.5" lift. I'm a big guy and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-01-2014, 10:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,540
Posted By davintosh
My wife says our fleet of BMWs all have "Spare...

My wife says our fleet of BMWs all have "Spare Cash Sensors". Something always comes up when we're in the black. ;)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-05-2014, 08:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,090
Posted By davintosh
The diagram & parts listing for yours is here -->...

The diagram & parts listing for yours is here --> RealOEM.com * BMW E53 X5 4.4i REAR AXLE SUPPORT/WHEEL SUSPENSION...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-03-2014, 12:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,090
Posted By davintosh
A bit of negative camber on the rear wheels is...

A bit of negative camber on the rear wheels is normal, but wear on the insides of the tires is an indication of excessive toe. That means you've got worn suspension components.



Check...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-13-2014, 05:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 25,600
Posted By davintosh
You'll probably need to replace the in-tank pump...

You'll probably need to replace the in-tank pump & level sensor assembly. We had a similar problem with our X5 earlier this year (while on vacation, of course) and had the thing quit on the highway....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-09-2014, 01:54 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,962
Posted By davintosh
I've got sport seats in the front, and they are...

I've got sport seats in the front, and they are quite comfortable. I took a long time in finding the right position for the driver's seat, and thank Heaven for seat memory! Now it's dialed in nicely,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-08-2014, 04:18 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,962
Posted By davintosh
I'm maybe a bit larger than your in-laws; 6'2",...

I'm maybe a bit larger than your in-laws; 6'2", ~230lbs.

But you have power recline? That isn't a feature on mine; didn't even realize that was available! The seat back folds down for cargo and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-08-2014, 03:03 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,962
Posted By davintosh
Rear Seat Comfort

I had the unfortunate opportunity to ride in the back seat of our X5 for the trip back from my in-laws' house. The trip was about an hour & 15 minutes, which was about an hour & 10 minutes longer...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-02-2014, 05:10 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 14,023
Posted By davintosh
Compression test on the original engine or the...

Compression test on the original engine or the replacement you mentioned?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-02-2014, 05:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,405
Posted By davintosh
Like others have said, some negative camber is...

Like others have said, some negative camber is normal and by itself won't hurt the tires or anything else, but the thing to watch for is tire wear. If the inside of your tires start to wear, that...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-02-2014, 04:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,876
Posted By davintosh
The Bentley manual probably covers it, but from...

The Bentley manual probably covers it, but from what I've heard it's pretty easy. Don't even need to jack it up or pull the wheels. The bottom of the shock attaches to the wheel carrier with one...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-21-2014, 04:47 PM
Replies: 979
Views: 279,382
Posted By davintosh
Piano Black trim ain't too shabby either. ;) I'm...

Piano Black trim ain't too shabby either. ;) I'm amazed at how much different the interiors on X5s with "wood" trim look after becoming accustomed to mine.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-19-2014, 09:25 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 14,023
Posted By davintosh
Sounds like a good plan. How did the cylinder...

Sounds like a good plan. How did the cylinder walls get scored badly enough to warrant replacing the engine? What was the symptom of the problem?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-18-2014, 09:43 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 14,023
Posted By davintosh
$28k for a new engine in what most people would...

$28k for a new engine in what most people would consider an old car? Never. RB's rebuild idea is a good one. Or source a used engine and get it rebuilt. Car-Part.com--Used Auto Parts Market...
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