Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-12-2014, 03:23 PM
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Replies: 241
Views: 38,950
What's the best fluid to use? I see a lot of...
What's the best fluid to use? I see a lot of posts saying they just use Dexron III but I would like to know there is a BMW-specific fluid that I should be using. For all I know, the previous owner...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-12-2014, 02:40 PM
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Replies: 241
Views: 38,950
Still as a lake in the morning...
I just checked the fluid with the engine running and it's not circulating at all. Will it do that if it's just sitting, or do I need to have someone turn the steering wheel while I watch the fluid?
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-11-2014, 06:09 PM
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Replies: 241
Views: 38,950
Power Steering requires too much human power
Okay...so I've searched quite a bit on here and other forums but haven't found any definitive answers on how to identify common power steering problems before shotgunning over $1,000 worth of parts. ...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-06-2014, 07:21 PM
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Replies: 241
Views: 38,950
So far, so good.
Well she is running better than before, and aside from getting stuck in the snow last night (16 inches, 20 below zero) I haven't had any problems. The steering is harder than I remember, but I'm...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-27-2014, 08:07 PM
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Replies: 241
Views: 38,950
BCRED:
Nope...didn't hit my head. Saw the lady shoot out in front of me and slammed on the brakes and hit the horn...she looked right at me as I swerved to miss and smashed into the rear half of her car. ...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-15-2014, 10:32 PM
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Replies: 241
Views: 38,950
To Upallnight:
I was in a wreck about a year ago that totally destroyed the other car, and just cracked my bumper...no airbags deployed. Honestly, I wouldn't worry about the SRS not working, just wear your...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-15-2014, 10:30 PM
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Replies: 241
Views: 38,950
Progress...
Okay...after two weeks of "as time allows" labor, I have the new oil separator, CCV, new hoses, clamps, intake manifold gaskets, air lines, water pump, and valve cover gaskets installed.
Now just...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-11-2014, 08:58 PM
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Replies: 241
Views: 38,950
Progress
Okay...so all my parts arrived today ($400) for everything so far. After finally replacing the oil separator hoses, I realized the new CCV rear intake cover has two little nipples facing the rear of...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-06-2014, 12:15 AM
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Replies: 241
Views: 38,950
The plot thickens...
Okay...checked alternator...spins freely with little resistance and no hint of bearing noise. Belts are definitely getting replaced. Pulley wheels all seem okay...no squeaking or bearing noise.
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-04-2014, 03:16 AM
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Replies: 241
Views: 38,950
WOW!
Finally got the fan clutch off with multiple whacks from sledge hammer.
Okay...so the water pump was TOAST! Once I got the belt off, I could move the hub around like a ball joint...there was...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-03-2014, 11:35 PM
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Replies: 241
Views: 38,950
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-03-2014, 11:18 PM
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Replies: 241
Views: 38,950
You are correct, E30
It's true, I don't have any idea how this car was treated before I got it, but it was immaculate and drove solid.
I'm in the process of checking the water pump but can't get the fan clutch off. I...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-03-2014, 01:08 PM
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Replies: 241
Views: 38,950
Agreed...
I agree with all of you, but having less than 140K miles on this vehicle, I find it hard to believe it is falling apart as much as it is. All my previous BMW sedans went well over 150K before...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-02-2014, 08:39 PM
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Replies: 241
Views: 38,950
Okay, I've fucking had it. Driving home today...
Okay, I've fucking had it. Driving home today from work in rush hour traffic, battery light came on and the X5 died. Pulled over and coolant leaking all over the place. Belt did not break, so...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-25-2013, 12:33 PM
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Replies: 241
Views: 38,950
And the fun continues...
Went to open passenger door this morning...wouldn't open. Door is unlocked, handle pulls up and down, just won't open. So much for having the "cold weather package". I'm assuming there is a...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-18-2013, 10:50 PM
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Replies: 241
Views: 38,950
LOL
You guys are cracking me up! I did my first 1974 Porsche 2.7 engine rebuild on the kitchen table when I was married to my first wife. And had both my cars in the garage over the Winter while hers...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-10-2013, 08:49 AM
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Replies: 55
Views: 12,825
Confusion cleared up
Ah okay...that makes more sense. Someone earlier said the oil separator WAS the CCV. Anyway, yeah, the oil separator is held on by one zip tie. Also, after looking closer, overjoyed to find that I...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-09-2013, 08:15 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 12,825
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-09-2013, 06:30 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 12,825
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-09-2013, 06:12 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 12,825
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-09-2013, 04:40 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 12,825
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-09-2013, 04:10 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,858
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-26-2013, 07:15 PM
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Replies: 241
Views: 38,950
Lightbulb!
SO, it just dawned on me how to get the oil out of the spark plug holes...I fly r/c airplanes and helicopters and have an electric 12volt fuel pump on my flight box to pump fuel in/out of the...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-24-2013, 11:04 AM
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Replies: 241
Views: 38,950
Yeah my forum title might have been a little...
Yeah my forum title might have been a little harsh and fueled by anger and alcohol. I should know by now that if you own a BMW, you better like tinkering and problem solving and have something else...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-24-2013, 02:53 AM
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Replies: 241
Views: 38,950
Signature updated
Um...so yeah...found quite a bit of oil in some of the spark plug holes. Not surprised, but for some reason was numb to the possibility of that shorting out the plugs and causing dead cylinders. ...
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