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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-18-2017, 03:48 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,039
Posted By mcurcio1989
Motorccle Carrier on Stock Hitch

I have an E53 3.0 (manual) with the stock hitch. My understanding is that the stock hitch is rated for 6000lbs and generally tongue load is 10-15% of that so 600-900lbs. I have a 600lb motorcycle I'd...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-15-2017, 12:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,427
Posted By mcurcio1989
Does anybody have the tools I can rent? The...

Does anybody have the tools I can rent? The biggest problem is that I'd like to have them by Monday of next week because I think I can get everything else I need by then.

I haven't done a leak...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-14-2017, 11:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,427
Posted By mcurcio1989
Yeah, it stands to reason that if I am careful...

Yeah, it stands to reason that if I am careful with torqueing it would be okay. I can understand that on an aluminum engine if you overheat it you end up with a lot of differential expansion between...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-14-2017, 12:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,427
Posted By mcurcio1989
Burned up exhaust valve - what are my options?

Skip this paragraph if you don't want the backstory. I'm going to start of by stating I am an idiot. My 2004 e53 x5 3.0 has for like two years now had a starting issue. It needed to crank for an...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-17-2016, 01:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,500
Posted By mcurcio1989
Yes, so my question is are you saying that the...

Yes, so my question is are you saying that the rotor is warping when it is over heated and then perfectly fine under normal driving conditions?

In the past when I have had rotors warped any time...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-17-2016, 10:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,500
Posted By mcurcio1989
^Well that's what I'm saying is odd. When it was...

^Well that's what I'm saying is odd. When it was dragging the more it heated up and dragged the more it would feel like the rotor was warped a little bit. However, once the rotor cooled this would go...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-16-2016, 10:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,500
Posted By mcurcio1989
pulsing feeling in brakes and dragging brake - solved

Just a quick fyi, something to keep an eye out for. I was out of town for a week, home for a weekend, and then out for a week. When I got back in my car and hopped on the highway I felt what I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-13-2016, 06:12 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 913
Posted By mcurcio1989
heater stuck on defrost (freezing)

It has been really cold (10-20F) the past few days. REally it is the firstb weather we have had that is actually below freezing. The first cold day I noticed my feet were cold and the heater was...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-12-2016, 08:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 18,748
Posted By mcurcio1989
Kind of just checking in here more than anything....

Kind of just checking in here more than anything. Vehicle in my sig now has 130k and its def time to replace this. I first noticed (maybe 7 months ago) some mayo in one of the lines when doing the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-11-2016, 10:30 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 12,388
Posted By mcurcio1989
^ wow much thanks for your input on this! I will...

^ wow much thanks for your input on this! I will have to take mine apart and see if this is the case. If so I think it would be worth it ($8 shipped) to try soldering in a new chip.

There are a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-10-2016, 11:36 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 12,388
Posted By mcurcio1989
Reviving an old thread here. So the only...

Reviving an old thread here.

So the only solution to the rear window pump stuck on and rear wiper not working is to replace the motor?

It was a little snowy this morning and when I switched my...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-06-2016, 10:45 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,127
Posted By mcurcio1989
I do have a local shop that will rebuild the...

I do have a local shop that will rebuild the alternator for me but in this case it wasn't worth the savings to wait for that to be done. If I had another car I could drive that would be a different...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-06-2016, 10:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,127
Posted By mcurcio1989
^Lol I thought that went without saying :) I...

^Lol I thought that went without saying :)

I decided I would yank the alternator out last night and pull the regulator off so It could be ready to go in today when the parts come. As I pulled the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-05-2016, 06:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,127
Posted By mcurcio1989
Okay so I just got home and checked. I have the...

Okay so I just got home and checked. I have the valeo 140amp alternator. There is a tag on the top of it on the metal housing adjacent to the plastic fan housing.

for reference my x has winter...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-05-2016, 03:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,127
Posted By mcurcio1989
Okay, so it sounds like a regulator should take...

Okay, so it sounds like a regulator should take care of the problem but it is a crap shoot as to if I have a valeo or bosch. Btw I have seen (via DIY pics) that many of the alternators do have a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-05-2016, 10:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,127
Posted By mcurcio1989
Alternator or voltage regulator?

I feel like this is a bit of a dumb question but with it being 14* outside and needing my car to get to work, I'd rather be safe than sorry (and I troubleshooting in 14* is no fun). Realy maybe this...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-11-2015, 07:41 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 17,124
Posted By mcurcio1989
I also have a 2004 with the 6 speed manual and I...

I also have a 2004 with the 6 speed manual and I want to change out my transmission and xfer case fluid. So it sounds like I should go with the redline d4 atf as well than?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-28-2015, 11:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 16,122
Posted By mcurcio1989
Yes, you do. You absolutely have to drop the...

Yes, you do. You absolutely have to drop the headliner and cassette to do any real work on the pano.

You can pull the headliner in about a half hour and same with the pano (all by yourself). It...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-12-2014, 04:21 PM
Replies: 979
Views: 288,712
Posted By mcurcio1989
Speaking of dropping transmissions - lets talk...

Speaking of dropping transmissions - lets talk transmissions. First of all out of curiosity is our unique to the x5 or is it used anywhere else? I have to imagine it is used on other vehicles due to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-11-2014, 11:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,176
Posted By mcurcio1989
I do have sport package and you are correct they...

I do have sport package and you are correct they are the style 131 18" wheels. I do love the 168's but it is really more money than I want to spend. I have a good set of winter and all season tires...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-11-2014, 08:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,176
Posted By mcurcio1989
My thought would to go with one of these H R HR...

My thought would to go with one of these H R HR 30mm Wheel Spacers BMW X5 E53 | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/sch/sis.html?_nkw=H+R+HR+30mm+Wheel+Spacers+BMW+X5+E53+&_itemId=180531245941)

There are...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-11-2014, 08:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,176
Posted By mcurcio1989
Wheel spacers for '04 3.0i sport

I would really prefer my tires to be as close to flush as possible with the wheel wells. I think that is how a well balanced vehicle should look and stance really makes a difference. I think this...
Forum: BMW SAV Items Wanted to Buy 11-11-2014, 08:44 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 861
Posted By mcurcio1989
WTT: E53 weather tech black floor mats (4) for oem black mats

I'm not expecting yours to be in perfect conditions little blemishes here and there are normal. These mats have no issues. They were in the car when I purchased them and I prefer the oem mats. I'm...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-24-2014, 10:57 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,913
Posted By mcurcio1989
Huh - so do they also auto unlock when you shut...

Huh - so do they also auto unlock when you shut the car off?

I apologize for a being a bit lazy and impatient here. I can't watch the vid until later.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-24-2014, 10:37 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,913
Posted By mcurcio1989
^^That is what I thought. I just bought the BMW...

^^That is what I thought. I just bought the BMW scanner 1.4.I don't know why but my search function just does not work on this board. Where can I go to find some info on what all can be done and any...
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