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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-02-2024, 11:11 PM
Replies: 17,505
Views: 3,529,975
Posted By LVP
Bit the bullet

Finally caved. Needed valve cover gaskets, valve stem seals, and RMS. The RMS has been leaking since I got her at around 180,000km. She's at around 420,000km now. The stem seals were hard as rocks. I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-13-2022, 09:33 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 75,542
Posted By LVP
Anyone in Southern Ontario (Niagara to London to...

Anyone in Southern Ontario (Niagara to London to GTA) have this tool for rent? My shop is in Mississauga and I'll likely be dropping the engine for a few pending repairs. Seeing as it'll be out, I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-16-2022, 06:37 AM
Replies: 281
Views: 57,394
Posted By LVP
Same. The isolator Ted recommended and his cable...

Same. The isolator Ted recommended and his cable worked for mine.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-21-2022, 08:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,643
Posted By LVP
Ended up getting a decent used one. The wires...

Ended up getting a decent used one. The wires were all badly corroded on mine. Don't ask how much, but when you need and someone has one just down the road from your indy...

Funny thing though, it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-19-2022, 07:34 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,643
Posted By LVP
It was a "279D Output stage, electric fan" fault....

It was a "279D Output stage, electric fan" fault. There were two ways to test/force the fan on from within the software, neither worked.

For giggles, I called the dealer - $1,200 and there aren't...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-18-2022, 03:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,643
Posted By LVP
Aux fan?

Hi guys,

I think my aux fan is dead. Won't come on with AC and temp creeps when stuck in traffic. Cruising brings temp down to middle, but not lower, so I'd guess t-stat and pump ok. When I look...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-31-2021, 06:56 PM
Replies: 17,505
Views: 3,529,975
Posted By LVP
That's a smart fix - thanks for sharing that! ...

That's a smart fix - thanks for sharing that!

I ended up going the hard race adjustable arms on the rear. Mine is lowered via software as I still have the bags on the rear.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-03-2021, 05:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,502
Posted By LVP
Fifty - freeway (or highway as we say up here :)...

Fifty - freeway (or highway as we say up here :) ) is fine. If you lay into it you can barely hear it. These things are well insulated. If you drive behind it though you can definitely hear the rasp,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-11-2021, 05:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 883
Posted By LVP
The calipers helped, but after exhaustive...

The calipers helped, but after exhaustive balancing there is still a vibration. Going to toss on my winters to rule out tires. If not the new tires, then it's a joint somewhere in the front, or the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-27-2021, 12:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 712
Posted By LVP
Thanks for the tip. I've got a good base or two...

Thanks for the tip. I've got a good base or two and found the screws rusted and easily snap. I'll give it a go with the spare mirror and bases and see if I have the same success.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-26-2021, 08:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 883
Posted By LVP
Chasing front end vibration after new front brakes. Solved? Slightly long rant...

Brought it in for oil change and front pads/rotors. Prior to this, slight vibration, but tolerable. The 20" Conti DWS tires are on year 7 and shot, so I knew I was just delaying the inevitable, but I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-26-2021, 08:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 805
Posted By LVP
I posted clips in one of the threads - look for...

I posted clips in one of the threads - look for "resonator" and "LVP" and you'll find it.

Tip, I found the best way to search this site is to use google and type in the search
"center resonator...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-26-2021, 07:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 805
Posted By LVP
I just put an x-pipe on my 4.4 (centre resonator...

I just put an x-pipe on my 4.4 (centre resonator deleted). It has 4.8 mufflers so I assume your Dinans would be a bit more free-flowing. I've lost some of the low end torque doing it (<2,800rpm)....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-09-2021, 08:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,596
Posted By LVP
My mechanic actually did the transfer case reset,...

My mechanic actually did the transfer case reset, and no issues. I'm chasing a vibration in the front end, but that's tires, mostly. Got new rubber on it today and still a slight vibration. Annoying,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-07-2021, 06:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,596
Posted By LVP
I didn't, but thanks for the reminder. Debating a...

I didn't, but thanks for the reminder. Debating a trans reset too to see if it changes the shifting with the new x-pipe too. But, if I'm in there, may as well - fluid is pretty fresh on both trans...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-07-2021, 04:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,596
Posted By LVP
The actuator gear is swapped out the the...

The actuator gear is swapped out the the slipping/surging is gone from what I can tell. Need to run it more just to be sure. In all the gear threads I browsed, this was never mentioned, so hopefully...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-05-2021, 12:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,502
Posted By LVP
I won't tow the car until later in the month or...

I won't tow the car until later in the month or August - tracks just opened up in Ontario and my car is buried in a garage at a farm. No codes, lights, etc. I do have the transfer case actuator gear...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-03-2021, 08:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,596
Posted By LVP
Ha! Very true. Well played :)

Ha! Very true. Well played :)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-03-2021, 02:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,596
Posted By LVP
Not that the two are connected, but maybe they...

Not that the two are connected, but maybe they are. Shutting off the X5 with the door open, I get the ratcheting sound of the transfer case gear. I ordered one and should be here Monday, but could a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-03-2021, 12:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,502
Posted By LVP
It's noticeable, more so in automatic than when...

It's noticeable, more so in automatic than when you row through the gears and keep the revs higher. I'll see how it does when I tow the track car. There is the slipping/surging in manual second gear...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-01-2021, 11:56 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,502
Posted By LVP
Update. Low end torque is definitely affected....

Update. Low end torque is definitely affected. The transmission will upshift too early. Rev it up past 3K and no issues and it winds out nice. I'm debating doing an adaptation reset so maybe the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-01-2021, 08:34 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,596
Posted By LVP
Transmission slip in manual mode second gear

Hi guys,

Towing a jet ski (or towing anything for that matter), I use manual mode to better control the gears. Only in second (from what I can tell) and pretty consistently, I get a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-29-2021, 10:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 711
Posted By LVP
Now that I think of how long I looked to find...

Now that I think of how long I looked to find this (not super long, but just annoying long enough to pay for this when I found it), sharing in case someone is looking for one.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-29-2021, 06:44 PM
Replies: 17,505
Views: 3,529,975
Posted By LVP
Ordered my BlueBus. Now I patiently wait.......is...

Ordered my BlueBus. Now I patiently wait.......is it ready yet?!?! :)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-29-2021, 06:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 711
Posted By LVP
I think I found my hitch cover on eBay from a...

I think I found my hitch cover on eBay from a seller in Latvia :) Stupid, maybe; perfect fit and replacement for the one mangled by the rear end, yep!
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