Forum: X5 (F15) Forum
07-31-2016, 04:06 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 20,952
20k Update
An update regarding Dynamic Handling Package (ZDH) on the F15's. My October 2015 F15 with ZDH now has 20,000 miles on it... I one hundred percent stand behind my earlier post (if one ignores its...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
07-31-2016, 03:35 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 55,882
An elusive leak path
Hi, it's hard to believe those posts were in 2013, time flies...
One oil leak-path I overlooked in my original posts (which has come back to give me grief) - The 4.4i and 4.8is engines has an oil...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-07-2014, 04:22 PM
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Replies: 83
Views: 21,520
Sure, if you're in there, why not? But what I...
Sure, if you're in there, why not? But what I don't get: The smoke comes out of the exhaust pipes, no? Why not replace your headers, cats, oxygen sensors, mufflers and exhaust pipes? Oh, don't...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-03-2014, 05:39 AM
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Replies: 83
Views: 21,520
Check your intake manifold for oil
If your v8 x5 is smoking, after prolonged idle: pull off your air intake and push open your throttle flap. It's wet with oil, no? That's what's causing your smoke.
Valve stem seals cannot EVER...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-01-2014, 08:46 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 43,770
Also, check the simple things that may resolve...
Also, check the simple things that may resolve the issue:
1. Make sure your intake system is sealed properly: ensure that the intake hose clamps are fitted and tight; all vacuum hoses are seated...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-01-2014, 08:10 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 43,770
Trying to pass smog? This is what I'd do.
Sorry, replying without reading much of the work history: before you try anything else:
1.) replace the oil filler cap and the o-rings on your dipstick.
2.) an oil change using BMW's new...
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Forum: X5 (F15) Forum
10-01-2014, 07:04 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 20,952
ZDH Treatise - unproofread.
BMW's Dynamic Handling Package (ZDH) has the greatest impact on the X5 - while nice to have in the 7, 6 and occasional 5 - the X5 is where this option really shines. I have an e53 with sport...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-01-2014, 06:02 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 43,770
Oil sensor below the vacuum pump
Two cents:
Reinstalling the Vacuum pump: Easiest way I've found to reinstall the brake-booster vacuum pump is to open the oil-fill cap and use a long thin screwdriver to guide the vacuum pump's...
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Forum: X5 (F15) Forum
08-27-2014, 05:33 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 2,018
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
07-25-2013, 07:13 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 55,882
A B Able Truck - I'm glad you were able to...
A B Able Truck - I'm glad you were able to resolve the flagrant symptoms you observed using a fashioned filter and a scotchbrite pad. I also could not agree more with you on "I believe you should...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
07-07-2013, 02:16 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 6,755
Answer to an ancient question
Inside the climate control module, there is a small fan that draws air from the car's interior and past a temperature sensor. The fan is active anytime the car is not "asleep" - the car wakes up...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
07-04-2013, 03:52 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 55,882
pcb5 - Everything is running great! I recently...
pcb5 - Everything is running great! I recently changed the fluid/filters in my transmission and differentials - After all of the work, I'm now averaging a combined 19.7 Smoke-FreeMPG - compared to...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
04-24-2013, 12:25 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 55,882
Check for oil in the intake
I would not recommend disconnecting the PRV lines while the engine is running. You'd likely not do any damage, but its not worth the risk. Even if you managed to seal the intake ports, its not...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
04-19-2013, 07:16 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 55,882
Sounds familiar...
The CCV - CrankCase Ventilation is the whole ventilation system - the Pressure Regulating Valve is the part 99% of people are talking about when they mention CCV for the N62. The M62 V8 had issues...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
04-18-2013, 09:26 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 55,882
A or B
Hey pcb5,
After my initial posts, I did experience a few puffs of smoke. I do say puffs because they were exponentially smaller in scale than the ones I had previously experienced...and I had to...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-14-2013, 04:41 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 55,882
All Better!
DIYer error...I had initially set out to replace both valve cover seals and I had unplugged both eccentric sensors and drives. When reassembling, I plugged back in both eccentric motors but only the...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-13-2013, 11:48 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 9,032
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-13-2013, 11:34 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 55,882
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