Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-02-2021, 09:11 PM
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-14-2020, 12:01 AM
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I used parts from my harbour freight wheel...
I used parts from my harbour freight wheel bearing kit, and my record 10” vice.
I also have an assortment of pipe scraps, but the HF wheel bearing kit ones are ‘hardened’ so they take the pressure...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-02-2019, 07:35 PM
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-02-2019, 01:45 PM
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-26-2019, 08:50 PM
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-26-2019, 05:20 PM
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Replies: 9
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Cat issues , any thoughts??
Hello crew! Well, I have been chasing down, what my wife was certain was , a heat shield rattle in my rear header (I have the m54b30 3 litre engine)
I couldn’t find anything that would rattle while...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-11-2019, 03:08 AM
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Replies: 5
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I did double check the connector at the blower...
I did double check the connector at the blower motor, it was good!
I did not check the blower function when I installed the new one, I had the battery disconnected and didn’t reconnect it until I...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-10-2019, 02:41 PM
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Replies: 5
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2003 X5 Blower motor issues, help appreciated!
Hello, I have an issue with an X5 in the shop, It came in with a 'no blower fan working.' Most of us would immediately suggest the Final Stage Resistor as the no-brainer fix, well, I tried 2...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-27-2018, 04:11 PM
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-27-2018, 01:25 PM
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Replies: 46
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Ive used a vice, and a few different diameter...
Ive used a vice, and a few different diameter pipes to 'press' out a bushing, worst case is you have to 'cut' the old one out with a reciprocating saw etc and then use some anti-seize to lube the new...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-27-2018, 12:50 PM
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-04-2018, 07:56 PM
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Replies: 38
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I have the luxury of multiple jacks, so i can...
I have the luxury of multiple jacks, so i can lift via the jack plates. still use hockey pucks in there too, I keep a pile of pucks in the shop for all these sort of jobs! I also dont lift the truck...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-16-2018, 02:22 AM
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Replies: 43
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I have the 19" donut spare, (and the big 4.8iS...
I have the 19" donut spare, (and the big 4.8iS brakes) I can confirm that the 18" stock rim will fit, IF you don't have any wheel weights on the rim!
(don't ask!!) The 17" rim WILL NOT fit! If you...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-15-2018, 10:45 PM
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Replies: 18
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I can agree with the above! I had the same...
I can agree with the above! I had the same problem, turns out BOTH my mirrors had a broken outer housing, (the part where it connects to the base via a cast pin.) mine pushed the pot metal apart, and...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-15-2018, 10:28 PM
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Replies: 4
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I had a similar issue with my X5 when I first...
I had a similar issue with my X5 when I first bought it, it was the switches on the drivers seat. (yes somehow they are all linked with the driver memory part.)
I put in a new (wrecker) switch...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-15-2018, 10:16 PM
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Replies: 1
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Ive had good luck with the Arnott brand bags,...
Ive had good luck with the Arnott brand bags, (both in BMW and in Mercedes applications) they seem to be every bit as durable as the oem stuff. if I recall correctly, they will also buy your old...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-23-2018, 12:09 AM
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Replies: 25
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Propellerhead, yikes!!! was that 14k for a...
Propellerhead, yikes!!! was that 14k for a ferarri head!???
Ive seen good used engines go for $2000, and labour to install it, about the same.
Its always a crap shoot though, do you like the car...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-21-2018, 01:36 PM
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Replies: 5
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the wheel bearings are attached with a large c...
the wheel bearings are attached with a large c clip to the main steering knuckle, then the hub is friction fit (ALOT of friction!!) to the wheel bearing inner race, typically it requires tremendous...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-28-2017, 05:43 PM
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-28-2017, 03:43 PM
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-13-2017, 12:15 AM
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old thread I know, sorry, but was there a...
old thread I know, sorry, but was there a solution found to this issue??
I had a similar thing happen with my retrofitted reclining rear seats.
The switches in the rear cargo area work...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-10-2017, 08:13 PM
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Replies: 41
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-10-2017, 07:58 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 4,086
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-11-2017, 07:22 PM
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-11-2017, 06:57 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 751
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