Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-10-2013, 04:57 PM
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Replies: 5
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Which diagnostic software to look for?
Have experienced another issue with the X recently ('02 4.4).
Symptoms:
Warm engine stumbling/dying when coming to a stop, or rolling with foot off the gas. Always seems to fire back up, but...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-11-2013, 09:32 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 5,981
My CD changer has the power light on, and makes...
My CD changer has the power light on, and makes various noises when you load the shuttle, but the head unit says "No Discs", even though the it's full (and yes.. loaded with the right side down). ...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-27-2013, 02:05 PM
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Replies: 241
Views: 46,625
Well KC, I tend to echo a lot of your concerns....
Well KC, I tend to echo a lot of your concerns. I've also owned a pretty good sampling of vehicles (mostly German), and my 2002 X5 4.4, has been a real let down! I bought it because it seemed to be a...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-02-2013, 03:33 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,865
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-01-2013, 10:02 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,865
It seems to have appeared out of the blue. ...
It seems to have appeared out of the blue. That's why I thought that it might be related to me pulling stuff (spare tire, etc.) out of the trunk well while doing the VPG, but that doesn't seem to be...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-01-2013, 02:44 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,865
"Clunk" from the Trunk Funk
Well, it seems if it's not one thing, it's another with this rig! I recently finished changing out the Valley Pan/Valve Cover gaskets, and Spark Plugs, with fingers crossed that would be it for a...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-28-2013, 01:26 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,800
Thanks for your concern, but as big of a PITA...
Thanks for your concern, but as big of a PITA that this job was, I learned a ton about the vehicle, and gained confidence toward doing further work on it. Naturally, with the experience behind me, I...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-25-2013, 02:19 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,800
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-20-2013, 04:21 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,800
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-20-2013, 03:51 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,800
The saga continues....
It now looks like...
The saga continues....
It now looks like I'm going to have to replace the intake mounting studs that go into the block. A good number of them, even the ones that were holding torque and allowed...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-19-2013, 11:38 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,272
You might want to consider looking at 3.0L, or...
You might want to consider looking at 3.0L, or Diesel models instead. I'm a fairly recent owner of a 4.4, and while the power is nice, they seem to be plagued with a lot more issues, and appear to...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-19-2013, 11:22 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,800
So, the stripped nuts on the intake I mentioned...
So, the stripped nuts on the intake I mentioned earlier had to have an unfortunate meeting with a dremel tool. I did try to exert some force from beneath while turning, but no dice. When I did get...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-19-2013, 10:20 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 5,666
i just had the same problem you did while...
i just had the same problem you did while addressing my valley pan. I partially buggered it with a screwdriver, and decided to switch up to a socket. If memory serves, a 13mm worked just fine going...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-19-2013, 05:16 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,800
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-19-2013, 03:33 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,800
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-18-2013, 08:08 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,800
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-18-2013, 01:35 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,800
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-18-2013, 01:00 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,800
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-17-2013, 11:31 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,800
Valley Pan Repair Nightmare! Finally over!
So, I've been wrenching away for the last 3 1/2 days on my '02 4.4. I put together a comprehensive parts list of goodies, and armed with the fantastic DIY courtesy of Twin Turbo GTR, I delved in.
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-13-2013, 01:06 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,338
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
04-28-2013, 07:02 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,290
Update
So, I take the X into a shop a couple of days ago to take care of the Thrust arm bushings, and do an allignment. No problem there. I know the manager, and tell him of the coolant situation I'm...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
04-11-2013, 06:30 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,290
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
04-11-2013, 04:03 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,290
I'm putting together the parts order for this...
I'm putting together the parts order for this job, and could use a little input from those that have done it before.
I'm wondering if replacement of the CCV (intake manifold cover) and OSV (oil...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
04-10-2013, 08:00 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,290
Thanks for the input. jst2878, I thought about...
Thanks for the input. jst2878, I thought about changing out the w/pump, T-stat, but those items add substancially to the complexity of the job (removing belts, pulleys, reservoir, etc). My plan is...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
04-09-2013, 04:28 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,290
I'm pretty satisfied that it's not one of the...
I'm pretty satisfied that it's not one of the hoses/accumulator gasket at the back of the engine, as I've inspected it several times and see no evidence of leakage. The only spot I can track down...
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