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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-10-2014, 01:48 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,937
Posted By 70-k5
Well mechanic, 'bmw master technician' was...

Well mechanic, 'bmw master technician' was impressed with the Bimmerfix kit. He said it worked well. They did get a laugh at the tube of special sealant which turned out to be juat a paper label...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-03-2014, 04:13 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,937
Posted By 70-k5
Thanks to all you guys who helped with input on...

Thanks to all you guys who helped with input on this thread.
I talked to Freeman Motors in Portland, OR.

Their impression was that the Bimmerfix stint was the best option. They feel that it is...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-03-2014, 02:18 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,937
Posted By 70-k5
Coolant level is empty.. wish it was that simple.

Coolant level is empty.. wish it was that simple.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-03-2014, 12:25 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,937
Posted By 70-k5
Well $130 wasted to tell me that it is the...

Well $130 wasted to tell me that it is the coolant pipe...

Estimate was just over $13k.

Took to second shop, they're going to look into the aftermarket collapsible replacement pipe.
I just...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-02-2014, 01:24 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,937
Posted By 70-k5
Well the dealership couldn't get to it today so...

Well the dealership couldn't get to it today so tomorrow morning I should know the fate. I hate spending money on diagnosis but I guess it saves me time replacing parts willie nilly.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-01-2014, 12:19 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,937
Posted By 70-k5
I've been doing a lot more searching and found a...

I've been doing a lot more searching and found a guy with a great writeup.

The difference between the front seal and the rear seal is what makes me start leaning towards the cheaper fix. ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-01-2014, 11:56 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,937
Posted By 70-k5
That is a good plan, but won't it only fix the...

That is a good plan, but won't it only fix the problem is the front seal is leaking... What if it is the rear seal that is causing the problem, the magic leak stop won't really fix that will it?
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-01-2014, 11:35 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,937
Posted By 70-k5
With further internet investigation this is a...

With further internet investigation this is a leading suspect... I am less than thrilled with the potential diagnosis as the internet reports $9-$12K to repair this problem...

I see there are two...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-30-2014, 08:42 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,937
Posted By 70-k5
I'm in West Linn, I'll grab some pictures to...

I'm in West Linn, I'll grab some pictures to describe the issue.
And I feel like an idiot... pump is drivers side.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-30-2014, 02:45 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,937
Posted By 70-k5
Help with a coolant leak

So years prior my sister took our 2004 X5 4.4 to the dealership and they replaced the waterpump.

I had an issue and turned out to be the expansion tank, for $55 I ordered a new one online and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-14-2013, 01:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,909
Posted By 70-k5
Only 90K on the clock and my dad took excellent...

Only 90K on the clock and my dad took excellent care of it, drove like well, an old man...

He took it to the dealership routinely and fixed everything sparing no expense. From 45K - a little over...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-14-2013, 01:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,909
Posted By 70-k5
Only 90K on the clock and my dad took excellent...

Only 90K on the clock and my dad took excellent care of it, drove like well, an old man...

He took it to the dealership routinely and fixed everything sparing no expense. From 45K - a little over...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-14-2013, 01:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,909
Posted By 70-k5
Awesome information here! I tried many...

Awesome information here!

I tried many years ago to tell my sister how to treat a car but it doesn't really matter... She's never bought herself a car, she has been getting my parents hand me...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-14-2013, 11:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,909
Posted By 70-k5
Rebuilding front end (suspension) 2004 e53

I've been driving the wife's X5 for the week and really started to notice the loose front end components. The previous owner, my sister, believed that the theory to hitting speed bumps was to go as...
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 07-15-2013, 08:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,937
Posted By 70-k5
How did it go?

How did it go?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-12-2013, 09:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 783
Posted By 70-k5
Three hose clips, two 10mm nuts and one...

Three hose clips, two 10mm nuts and one electrical connection.

If you can't replace that yourself you shouldn't leave the house.

$60 part on e-Bay is identical to BMW part.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-09-2013, 11:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 783
Posted By 70-k5
I was just quoted $380 for the replacement of an...

I was just quoted $380 for the replacement of an expansion tank at Kuni BMW in Portland, OR. Then purchased part off eBay for $59. This seems like a silly wear part and flawed design.
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 06-06-2013, 10:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,937
Posted By 70-k5
Depends on the crossover. Typically they split...

Depends on the crossover. Typically they split one speaker output into two, a low and a high frequency. Other times they split into three frequency bands. I used the triple 303 crossovers on front...
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 06-06-2013, 07:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,937
Posted By 70-k5
I can but it is easy enough to probe the empty...

I can but it is easy enough to probe the empty fuse slots to find ignition and batt power.
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 06-06-2013, 12:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,494
Posted By 70-k5
Had the DSP amp.

Had the DSP amp.
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 06-06-2013, 12:32 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,937
Posted By 70-k5
Yup, I found somebody selling a four pack for the...

Yup, I found somebody selling a four pack for the best price. $49.99 I think.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-05-2013, 10:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,642
Posted By 70-k5
No problem... Guess I did something right...

No problem...
Guess I did something right because they only charged me $60 of the total $125.
Picked up a jug of blue coolant and my replacement part should arrive next Wednesday.
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 06-05-2013, 10:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,937
Posted By 70-k5
You need the passive crossovers if you intend to...

You need the passive crossovers if you intend to run all 10 speakers. Or if you have a desperate amplified channel for each speaker. I can't remember noe but each speaker is 5ohms or something... if...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-03-2013, 05:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,642
Posted By 70-k5
thanks for your input. I didn't know where to...

thanks for your input. I didn't know where to start with the diagnosis. I knew I was going to pay the $125 just to find out what was wrong. I got a loaner that was fun to drive and part of that $125...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-03-2013, 04:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,642
Posted By 70-k5
Just got back from lunch and the little 5-series...

Just got back from lunch and the little 5-series pulls very nice to 100 mph.
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