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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-03-2014, 10:26 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,793
Posted By alecu
How long can you drive with the transfer case...

How long can you drive with the transfer case unplugged (rear wheels only)?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-30-2014, 10:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 879
Posted By alecu
I'm gonna try to make it.

I'm gonna try to make it.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-09-2014, 10:26 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,698
Posted By alecu
Here's another one (I did polish the headlights...

Here's another one (I did polish the headlights since that picture)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-09-2014, 10:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,065
Posted By alecu
Cool. Enjoy it. Any details on the car? Miles,...

Cool. Enjoy it. Any details on the car? Miles, year,. maybe how much u paid for it?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-06-2014, 12:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,061
Posted By alecu
The way I did was by first pushing the button on...

The way I did was by first pushing the button on the garage motor (that stays in learn mode for about 30 sec), then press and hold the button you want to use on your homelink until the garage motor...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-27-2014, 03:19 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,983
Posted By alecu
Correct, these are the 132's. They are staggered,...

Correct, these are the 132's. They are staggered, 9" x 10".
I have Michelin Diamaris 4x4. I like the tires, they are very quiet on the road.

They do wear a little quick. I think all Michellins...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-27-2014, 02:56 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,983
Posted By alecu
I personally think style 132 look really nice....

I personally think style 132 look really nice. It's kind of hard to find them on Clist used.
There was a shop in Marietta asking 900 for a set a few days ago. Not sure if they still have them.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-21-2014, 12:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,975
Posted By alecu
I have the same " -- " reading on my 3.0. I'm...

I have the same " -- " reading on my 3.0.
I'm also curios if I can get it to display the oil temp somehow.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-19-2014, 09:04 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,432
Posted By alecu
That is one long trip. Did you go by yourself? I...

That is one long trip. Did you go by yourself? I went to Guadalajara about 2 years ago in the fall with my girlfriend. She's from there.

Are you there on vacation there?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-12-2014, 10:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,358
Posted By alecu
I have to say the girl that I used to deal with...

I have to say the girl that I used to deal with at Gwinnett BMW when I had the 745i was very knowledgeable. Never had any of these scenarios.

The shop foreman was also very good. No "blonde"...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-10-2014, 04:00 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,432
Posted By alecu
That is a long drive you are doing. Guadalajara...

That is a long drive you are doing. Guadalajara for vacation?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-06-2014, 08:59 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,653
Posted By alecu
Last time I had to purchase that screw, they had...

Last time I had to purchase that screw, they had it in stock.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-05-2014, 05:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 895
Posted By alecu
What website do you use to run the build sheet? I...

What website do you use to run the build sheet? I used previously a russian website, but it now requires a name/password. Is there another one?

Thanks.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-04-2014, 12:17 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,176
Posted By alecu
Buy a Ford. More reliable - J/k The 2004 -...

Buy a Ford. More reliable - J/k
The 2004 - 2006 models also have a better transfer case than the previous models. If you're not going to tow anything with it, I think the 6 is fine, however there...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-27-2014, 01:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 924
Posted By alecu
I just dealt with the same issue. Removed air box...

I just dealt with the same issue. Removed air box so you can lean the PS Res that way.
Took fluid out using a big cooking syringe from Walmart. Removed old clamps. Used new "worm" clamps to re...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-31-2013, 06:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 16,764
Posted By alecu
It shouldn't be way too hard. You have to remove...

It shouldn't be way too hard. You have to remove the shroud and fan. According to TMV, you don't have to remove the water pump.

The only thing that I'm afraid of just doing the thermostat by...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-30-2013, 10:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 16,764
Posted By alecu
Does anyone know at what temp the engine turns...

Does anyone know at what temp the engine turns off the "cold start map"?
I checked my coolant temp and it's at about 60 celsius when it's at the first white line due to the thermostat stuck open...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-28-2013, 03:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 16,764
Posted By alecu
Ok. Same phone number? I'll call u next Friday. ...

Ok. Same phone number? I'll call u next Friday.

In the meantime, is there any big danger of driving with the engine running a little cooler until I can get to replacing this thing? I know it might...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-28-2013, 02:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 16,764
Posted By alecu
TMV, how's your schedule next week? Not for the...

TMV, how's your schedule next week?
Not for the thermostat :D Just to meet real quick. We live so close and never met.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-28-2013, 02:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 16,764
Posted By alecu
Thermostat replacement - stuck open

Hello,
I have 160K and this winter I noticed the engine temp dropping while driving on the freeway at under 55 degrees. I had it scanned with DIS and there was also an error code for thermostat...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-28-2013, 01:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,301
Posted By alecu
I have the same setup and same problem after the...

I have the same setup and same problem after the install. We were actually trying to troubleshoot it here on the forum and it wasn't working.

If I remember correctly, you don't end up removing...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-26-2013, 02:42 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,465
Posted By alecu
Where did get them from?

Where did get them from?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-10-2013, 09:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,406
Posted By alecu
It could also be a leaky injector. Have them...

It could also be a leaky injector. Have them remove the injectors but leave them connected to the car and see if any one of them leak.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-01-2013, 09:21 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 12,825
Posted By alecu
Any info to kind of back that up? Personal...

Any info to kind of back that up? Personal experience, anything...?

Because the general consensus is that it is not good to let it warm up before driving.

I usually let it run for just about...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-29-2013, 01:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,734
Posted By alecu
So what options do you have in this case? How...

So what options do you have in this case?
How can you re-sync the key to the car? I have the same problem every now and then and I only have 1 key. I scanned the car with DIS and I have a EWS...
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