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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-14-2015, 10:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,049
Posted By Harry.s.truman
so a good amount of mayo is to be expected, and...

so a good amount of mayo is to be expected, and not out of the ordinary...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-14-2015, 09:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,049
Posted By Harry.s.truman
changed the oil (hot), cleaned the inside of the...

changed the oil (hot), cleaned the inside of the valve cover... ran it hot for a couple of days...



More mayo......


didn't even bother checking compression because the car is running...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-08-2015, 02:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,049
Posted By Harry.s.truman
Since mine is a manual I guess I have to rule...

Since mine is a manual I guess I have to rule that out as a possibility, was hoping it was something like that...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-08-2015, 02:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,049
Posted By Harry.s.truman
There's foam/paste under the cap, in the pipe and...

There's foam/paste under the cap, in the pipe and a little on the dipstick..

How would you go about determining the source?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-08-2015, 02:36 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,049
Posted By Harry.s.truman
Yellow foam in my Oil

I just re did the timing on this car, (Long story), everything was fine until I recently started seeing foam in my oil...

The car has not over heated in any way, what are the chances its the oil...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-19-2014, 01:00 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,896
Posted By Harry.s.truman
that's what I was hoping I didn't need... now i...

that's what I was hoping I didn't need... now i have to figure this out...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-18-2014, 06:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,896
Posted By Harry.s.truman
thanks heli, just looked it up.... ill see when...

thanks heli, just looked it up.... ill see when it comes...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-18-2014, 04:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,896
Posted By Harry.s.truman
I found the software so i just ordered a generic...

I found the software so i just ordered a generic round 20 pin... hope that works..
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-18-2014, 03:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,896
Posted By Harry.s.truman
I ordered one yesterday, does it have to have a...

I ordered one yesterday, does it have to have a special break out cable like vag com for audi or will a generic Usb to 16 pin, then a 16 pin to 20 pin do?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-18-2014, 03:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,896
Posted By Harry.s.truman
thanks tmv, thats what i figured after digging...

thanks tmv, thats what i figured after digging around last night...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-18-2014, 05:17 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,049
Posted By Harry.s.truman
crazy indeed, last place I would have checked but...

crazy indeed, last place I would have checked but I was out of ideas..
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-18-2014, 05:12 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,982
Posted By Harry.s.truman
In the end I have no idea... I changed the...

In the end I have no idea... I changed the chains and re-timed, it ran fine for 2 days then stalled again.... I figured this time 100% it was alternator, changed that and have had no issues...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-18-2014, 05:02 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,049
Posted By Harry.s.truman
Nothing out of the ordinary... I guess from...

Nothing out of the ordinary... I guess from putting a jumper pack on and off for a month or 2 it must have corroded it enough to where it wasn't passing enough voltage to drive the starter....

It...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-18-2014, 03:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,896
Posted By Harry.s.truman
Self leveling suspension inactive..

Ive had this since I bought the car, the suspension was never an issue, the compressor works, the shocks hold air, and the car always sits correctly...



I bought a compressor rebuild kit...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-18-2014, 03:37 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,982
Posted By Harry.s.truman
Just as a follow up, i re-timed and replaced all...

Just as a follow up, i re-timed and replaced all the chains and tensioners, rebuilt the vanos, and changed all seals...

Replaced the alternator and she is running perfect.... very strange chain...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-18-2014, 03:32 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,049
Posted By Harry.s.truman
I had an issue like this that snowballed.... In...

I had an issue like this that snowballed.... In the end, I replaced the starter, battery & alternator....

All three were going... The main culprit was a corroded connection at the jump post...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-16-2014, 01:05 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,982
Posted By Harry.s.truman
You've been a big help so far upallnight... ...

You've been a big help so far upallnight...

So the truck has been sitting on the lift, had a second guy come in and look it over, he's concluded def a jumped chain...

I am getting timing...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-07-2014, 04:00 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,982
Posted By Harry.s.truman
Finally got the round snap on plug. Bmw...

Finally got the round snap on plug.

Bmw codes

227 02 bank 1 control deviation
238 misfire cylinder 1
242 misfire cylinder 5
243 misfire cylinder 6
239 misfire cylinder 2
241 misfire...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-02-2014, 10:25 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,982
Posted By Harry.s.truman
Yes i have a 2001 3.0i... Do you think...

Yes i have a 2001 3.0i...

Do you think the easiest way to check it is with a oscilloscope.. Just check if the waveforms are off then go from there.....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-02-2014, 12:13 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,982
Posted By Harry.s.truman
I figured it jumped timing because it was making...

I figured it jumped timing because it was making a funny noise, like a chain or belt squeal noise, but the belts are fine...

My snap on computer didn't have the round bmw under hood plug so i...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-01-2014, 11:41 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,982
Posted By Harry.s.truman
Chain looks good, i don't know how much play...

Chain looks good, i don't know how much play there is supposed to be, but it seem tight to me.. ill try to attach pics and video..

Do you think its possible it just jumped a link? what do you...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-31-2014, 09:32 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,982
Posted By Harry.s.truman
Well the good thing is that im getting 150/155...

Well the good thing is that im getting 150/155 across all cylinders, now I have to decide if I want to try and start the car after clearing codes or take it apart and inspect the chain for damage,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-31-2014, 12:03 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,982
Posted By Harry.s.truman
I have a m54/3.0, says right in the title.. ...

I have a m54/3.0, says right in the title..

Do you think it's smart to clear the codes and try starting the car, maybe risking more damage?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-30-2014, 05:48 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,982
Posted By Harry.s.truman
My guy said it was def a timing issue, going to...

My guy said it was def a timing issue, going to get the cover off tonight and see whats going on inside, my bet is the motor is shot because i drove it 10 miles on a bad or loose chain, and now wont...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-29-2014, 10:15 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,982
Posted By Harry.s.truman
def reverse.... Dont feel like i could...

def reverse....


Dont feel like i could have made a mistake like that, would the car have started if it was in first gear vs reverse?
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