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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-09-2019, 10:59 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,590
Posted By Davidf
The water temp gauges are buffered so they don’t...

The water temp gauges are buffered so they don’t wander from center as the water temp fluctuates normally due to load or other factors. BMW does this so owners don’t freak out if the needle moves...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-31-2018, 10:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,305
Posted By Davidf
Valve stem seal replacement took about a week of...

Valve stem seal replacement took about a week of on/off work. Probably a good 24-30 hours. I did the work with engine in the vehicle using AGA tool. My second use of the tool as I had previously...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-28-2018, 12:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 782
Posted By Davidf
Check right rear wheel bearing. Loose bearing...

Check right rear wheel bearing. Loose bearing will cause rear wheel steering in one direction due to loaded bearing play.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-16-2018, 10:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,305
Posted By Davidf
Sorry for slow response. I recall accessing the...

Sorry for slow response. I recall accessing the bolt from the top front. Sorry, I do not remember difficulty of removing the power steering pump.

On another note, yesterday, I started the valve...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-16-2018, 02:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,326
Posted By Davidf
Failed rear wheel bearing, costly mistake

Well, I pride myself on my DIY skills, but sometimes a repair task can and does get the best of me. Take my '08 4.8i: Symptoms started with tracking issues around curves, especially while pulling...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-08-2018, 09:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,887
Posted By Davidf
Yes, the module comes with the wiring kit. I...

Yes, the module comes with the wiring kit. I used a Prodigy RF (wireless) electric brake controller. However, you will have to use an alternate vehicle to pair the brake controller initially.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-23-2018, 09:10 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,637
Posted By Davidf
Occasionally, my '08 wont open the lift gate with...

Occasionally, my '08 wont open the lift gate with key in pocket. It usually happens when all doors were locked with inside button and drivers door was unlocked manually from the inside. It happens...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-20-2018, 10:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,033
Posted By Davidf
Ah diesels...I forget they even exist ;)

Ah diesels...I forget they even exist ;)
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-19-2018, 10:18 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 52,209
Posted By Davidf
Been there done that on my '08 4.8i. Yes, very...

Been there done that on my '08 4.8i. Yes, very difficult...there were moments when I thought I would never get the last bolt out. But, persistence and tool creativity paid off in the end. Just...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-19-2018, 09:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,033
Posted By Davidf
Do you mean knock sensors? If so, yes. I am not...

Do you mean knock sensors? If so, yes. I am not sure, but usually the sensor would be bolted to the intake side of the cylinder heads. I would guess there are four of them. A quick check of ETK...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-19-2018, 09:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,017
Posted By Davidf
Lot of life left in those tires. Do what makes...

Lot of life left in those tires. Do what makes you sleep better. If it was me, I would keep running with those tires.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-13-2018, 03:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,261
Posted By Davidf
Yes, CCV, PCV same thing in my book. My '08 4.8i...

Yes, CCV, PCV same thing in my book. My '08 4.8i only seems to have one...yes, I looked on both sides. Even purchased two anticipating to find two.


Oh well.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-08-2018, 05:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,261
Posted By Davidf
hmmm...I thought there was only one PCV valve. ...

hmmm...I thought there was only one PCV valve. Located on right side of engine with tubing interconnecting the left to the right side. Did the design change over the years?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-29-2018, 05:11 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,143
Posted By Davidf
The control stalks are obviously new.

The control stalks are obviously new.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-29-2018, 05:10 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,143
Posted By Davidf
No, I am not happy and may take this up again...

No, I am not happy and may take this up again with them soon...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-29-2018, 04:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 35,603
Posted By Davidf
Exact same thing happened to me. Took '08 4.8i...

Exact same thing happened to me. Took '08 4.8i in for passenger airbag and fuel pump and was greeted with 4x4, DSC, backup camera, active steering faults and right turn signal would not cancel. ...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-13-2018, 02:36 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,143
Posted By Davidf
Update: Steering angle sensor not faulty but...

Update: Steering angle sensor not faulty but they could not calibrate it. Turns out the SZL module is bad (control stalk assembly) and causing a road block in the communication bus (fiber optic,...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-12-2018, 05:42 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,143
Posted By Davidf
I agree as I have the BMW software tools and code...

I agree as I have the BMW software tools and code modules myself. But, I have never done a complete VO level whole car reprogramming and I rely on my battery charger normally. I heard word back...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-12-2018, 03:29 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,143
Posted By Davidf
Turning steering full left and right only resets...

Turning steering full left and right only resets active steering calibration (or so I thought). I believe the angle sensor still must be properly calibrated via software tools. Yes, doors and...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-12-2018, 02:52 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,143
Posted By Davidf
Dealer recall work, caused other issues, not taking responsibility

I just hate dealers. I normally do all maintenance work myself but had to take my '08 4.8i in for fuel pump and passenger airbag recall work. Car was working perfect when we dropped it off. My...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-01-2018, 05:43 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 14,074
Posted By Davidf
This is an interference engine. Therefore, if...

This is an interference engine. Therefore, if the cylinder being worked on is at TDC then the valve cannot drop into the cylinder.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-31-2018, 07:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,566
Posted By Davidf
Although my '08 E70 has an N62 engine, my '12 F10...

Although my '08 E70 has an N62 engine, my '12 F10 has an N63 like yours. Unfortunately, both engines have a rear coolant cross over cover that is located within the transmission bell housing. So,...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-31-2018, 06:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,501
Posted By Davidf
It is not always the sensor(s) that fail. It...

It is not always the sensor(s) that fail. It could be the antennae/module that is failing. As is the case with my F10. Unfortunately, a new module is around the $300 mark and must be coded to the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-22-2018, 03:07 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 87,372
Posted By Davidf
My turn is coming up on my '08 4.8i. I have been...

My turn is coming up on my '08 4.8i. I have been putting off fixing my badly leaking valve covers as I know I have to replace the valve stem seals. Now, just recently, I have begun loosing coolant...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-23-2017, 09:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,299
Posted By Davidf
What!? "these" engines will easily go way past...

What!? "these" engines will easily go way past 200k miles. Just have to keep up with maintenance and oil seals. My 4.8i needs valve stem seals (115k miles) and I have all the special tools to do...
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