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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-23-2016, 06:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,728
Posted By mpe50
Haven't heard of the cam cover gaskets going bad,...

Haven't heard of the cam cover gaskets going bad, but definitely check the PCV. It's a doable job if you give yourself a weekend and take it slow. I kind of enjoyed it actually.

But then 5 other...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-01-2016, 02:28 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,728
Posted By mpe50
Kind of ridiculous design. I know the e53 had a...

Kind of ridiculous design. I know the e53 had a separate PCV that could be replaced easily and cheaply. No aftermarket valve covers that I'm aware of, nor would I really trust one. Those go through...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-30-2016, 02:41 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,728
Posted By mpe50
I had an '08 3.0 that developed a horrible...

I had an '08 3.0 that developed a horrible whistling/chirping and idle issues. Whistling never showed up on cold start, only after being warmed up. Then re-starting the warm engine would result in a...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-24-2016, 04:35 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 13,701
Posted By mpe50
Nothing like metal working it's way through your...

Nothing like metal working it's way through your engine from top to bottom. I'm surprised a knock was the only symptom.

Well at least it worked out in a nice new engine. :) Amazing the difference...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-24-2016, 04:26 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,214
Posted By mpe50
Kind of a scary that the part of your car that is...

Kind of a scary that the part of your car that is supposed to help save your life could actually shoot shrapnel at you if it fails. Sounds like they're doing what they can, but just so many airbags...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-24-2016, 04:16 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 13,701
Posted By mpe50
Wow. Nice outcome, even with only having to pay...

Wow. Nice outcome, even with only having to pay 50% of labor. That could have been crazy expensive.

Did they have any guess at where the shavings came from?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-17-2016, 02:48 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,214
Posted By mpe50
Posters above are correct. E70 X5 is included in...

Posters above are correct. E70 X5 is included in the recall. Recently went to a few BMW dealers to trade in my E70. One dealer flat out refused to buy it in trade due to the recall. BMW doesn't seem...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-11-2016, 05:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,509
Posted By mpe50
Dealers definitely like to inflate prices and...

Dealers definitely like to inflate prices and replace unnecessary parts. But, usually on the customers dime. I highly doubt they'd be willing to make a few thousand at the risk of pissing off BMWNA...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-06-2016, 05:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,534
Posted By mpe50
I had the same same year and model X5, and was...

I had the same same year and model X5, and was getting the same P0012 code that kept coming back. In my case it seemed to be related to the VANOS. Which has a direct impact on the timing and could...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-29-2016, 08:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,448
Posted By mpe50
It is totally weird how I've formed an attachment...

It is totally weird how I've formed an attachment to this thing. After all the things I've gone through with it I almost feel a sense of loyalty. Clearly it doesn't feel the same! lol

Put 60 miles...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-28-2016, 07:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,448
Posted By mpe50
I'm trying to weed out every possible cause...

I'm trying to weed out every possible cause before concluding it's the cam bearing ledge. But yes, if that's what it ends up being, I'll likely just trade it in.

Only other thing I saw in the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-28-2016, 01:47 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,448
Posted By mpe50
You mean you have an '09 head laying around, or...

You mean you have an '09 head laying around, or you had yours changed out to the newer design?

Yes, I think it might be something that was addressed with the changes in the head design to fix the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-28-2016, 01:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,448
Posted By mpe50
No, I certainly appreciate the response...

No, I certainly appreciate the response nevertheless. And it's certainly worthwhile asking if a mechanic is bs'ing me.

Before 75k miles, I had most all the major cooling components....radiator,...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-27-2016, 06:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,448
Posted By mpe50
Will the repair bills ever stop on this thing...

I've found this forum, and it's members, incredibly valuably in diagnosing and repairing my vehicle. But I think it might be time to tap out and sell my beloved X5.

Bought my '08 3.0si at 45k...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-18-2016, 12:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,012
Posted By mpe50
Finally figured it out. So thought I'd update...

Finally figured it out. So thought I'd update this in case anyone ever has similar symptoms.

It was in fact the CCV incorporated into the valve cover that was causing all the noise and idle...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-16-2016, 11:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,057
Posted By mpe50
A little difficult to make sense of all the...

A little difficult to make sense of all the issues in your post. Seems like the smoking and melting smell would be the most concerning to me. But without a lot more info, I would only say for...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-06-2016, 12:25 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,012
Posted By mpe50
So turns out that didn't solve the noise issues....

So turns out that didn't solve the noise issues. After a week and a half of driving it, the noise came back last night. Not sure if it was the oil change I did along with the solenoid that might have...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-06-2016, 12:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,167
Posted By mpe50
Yeah, I quickly tried shopping online for a...

Yeah, I quickly tried shopping online for a warranty earlier out of curiosity. Ard is correct, nobody is going to warranty a 9 yr old BMW....at least not unless you fork over a huge amount of money,...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-06-2016, 12:10 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,129
Posted By mpe50
I have an '08 3.0si, and just had the same leak...

I have an '08 3.0si, and just had the same leak in the oil filter housing. It's a pretty solid piece of metal, so really the only thing there is to leak there is the gasket. There are two on the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-02-2016, 11:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,815
Posted By mpe50
So I'm not alone!!! Sorry to hear you're also...

So I'm not alone!!! Sorry to hear you're also having problems, but kind of nice to hear I'm not the only '08 3.0 owner seeing these issues.

And I agree. I'm a decent DIYer, but I'm often...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-02-2016, 02:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,167
Posted By mpe50
90% sure it's the oil pan gasket. Dealer noted...

90% sure it's the oil pan gasket. Dealer noted oil pan gasket was seeping when I brought it in...not that that necessarily means it's true. But I've been getting oil on the skid plate probably the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-31-2016, 09:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,167
Posted By mpe50
I should have clarified that the radiator and...

I should have clarified that the radiator and valve cover gasket were done by the audi dealer for free at time of purchase. Car has only been to a BMW dealer once recently to diagnose the VANOS...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-31-2016, 08:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,167
Posted By mpe50
Long List of repairs....Time to sell?

Always loved the X5 since my mother bought one of the first E53's out. Love the look, and the way they drive. So I happily picked up a one owner '08 3.0si with around 40K miles from a local Audi...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-27-2016, 05:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,012
Posted By mpe50
Yeah, I've searched absolutely everywhere I can...

Yeah, I've searched absolutely everywhere I can think of for a DIY on that sway bar. Any idea if it's a pretty simple DIY? Normal sway bar looks to be, but not sure how much the hydraulics complicate...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-27-2016, 05:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,363
Posted By mpe50
Welcome. Looks like a nice find. Always a fan of...

Welcome. Looks like a nice find. Always a fan of the tasteful upgrades, good choices.

How many miles were on it when you picked it up?
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