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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-28-2018, 03:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 930
Posted By Riba
Also, this thing with the leaking transmission...

Also, this thing with the leaking transmission lines...it has happened for the fourth time in th last three years. First three times I have repaired the existing lines and then finally got a pair of...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-28-2018, 03:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 930
Posted By Riba
I normally would, but dealing with potential...

I normally would, but dealing with potential buyers in Kuwait brings a whole new level of pain. Also, most of it is in bad shape, but I did put in a new alternator last year, that's probably the most...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-27-2018, 01:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 930
Posted By Riba
It actually does get cold here for a few weeks...

It actually does get cold here for a few weeks between December and January, much to the surprise of n00bs, but that period has passed as you have already determined. :)

However the symptoms do...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-27-2018, 02:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 930
Posted By Riba
Misfire & smoke on the exhaust side

This morning engine had trouble starting up and I could feel that some cylinders were not firing. I went on to drop of my kid to a daycare 5 minutes away and deal with it later. On one of the traffic...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-27-2018, 01:55 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,565
Posted By Riba
Same here, but it started recently. Couldn't...

Same here, but it started recently. Couldn't figure out where the oil is going. I replaced the CCV two years ago, but I think I will give a shot to that CCV mod everyone is mentioning.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-05-2017, 01:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,076
Posted By Riba
Well, in the interesting turn of events I might...

Well, in the interesting turn of events I might have found the culprit today, completely by accident.

Actually few days ago I noticed that radio came back to life briefly as I was leaning over the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-05-2017, 01:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,076
Posted By Riba
Yes, problem is it can be any one the dozen or so...

Yes, problem is it can be any one the dozen or so modules that are connected to the bus. :( In my case the weird thing is that I was unable to isolate which one it is by using the common...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-04-2017, 11:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,076
Posted By Riba
I-bus and K-bus are essentially the same thing,...

I-bus and K-bus are essentially the same thing, the difference is the model in which it has been used. E53 is using a K-bus. Fairly simple thing using serial communication at 9600kbps.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-04-2017, 12:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,076
Posted By Riba
I do have a diagram, but my understanding is that...

I do have a diagram, but my understanding is that they are all connected to each other on that comb type junction behind the glove box. I will know more once I actually check the signal there instead...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-04-2017, 01:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,076
Posted By Riba
But even then eliminating the culprit from the...

But even then eliminating the culprit from the bus should resolve the symptoms...unless there are multiple failures, or maybe one of the modules which provides master power to the bus? Yesterday I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-03-2017, 08:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,076
Posted By Riba
K-Bus woes

Hello all,

I could use some feedback here. Few months ago I got the common problem with Nav/radio stopped working along with the dashboard turn signal indicators. I did my homework and it is clear...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-30-2016, 12:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,030
Posted By Riba
Nah, judging by the looks of it after the removal...

Nah, judging by the looks of it after the removal of housing I think I have done a good job the first time around... The leak is quite substantial and the area under the housing was too clean to be...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-30-2016, 07:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,030
Posted By Riba
Well, took it off today and sad to say that it...

Well, took it off today and sad to say that it seems I am dealing with pil pan gasket leak this time around.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-24-2016, 01:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,030
Posted By Riba
Thanks for the encouraging words. I did torque...

Thanks for the encouraging words. I did torque them down in cross pattern, I guess I just need to do it making sure the torque is correct. Plugs are not leaking, at least they weren't while I had the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-23-2016, 01:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,461
Posted By Riba
Umm, I have a 2003 3.0i and I definitely have a...

Umm, I have a 2003 3.0i and I definitely have a ZF transmission. :dunno:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-23-2016, 08:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,030
Posted By Riba
Oil filter housing leak after replacing gasket

Hello all,

I need some feedback here.

Few months ago I was replacing transmission cooling lines and alternator and thought I might as well replace the oil filter housing gasket since I am...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-15-2016, 10:58 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,672
Posted By Riba
Question is if it has gone bad at all. My...

Question is if it has gone bad at all. My understanding is that Becker was prone to this failure, apparently Alpine not so much judging from the lack of available info.

I see there are a number of...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-12-2016, 04:54 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,672
Posted By Riba
Just get the thing repaired, google for "BM54...

Just get the thing repaired, google for "BM54 repair kit". It is the amp.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-23-2016, 12:33 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,212
Posted By Riba
Remove the the air filter and the rubber intake...

Remove the the air filter and the rubber intake line, you will have a much better view. You will be able to inspect transmission lines, part of the crankcase pressure release valve. I'm still betting...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-22-2016, 04:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,212
Posted By Riba
Probably 3.0i... It can be: - VANOS line ...

Probably 3.0i...

It can be:
- VANOS line
- Oil filter housing gasket
- Crankcase pressure control valve
- Transmission oil cooling lines
.
.
.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-12-2016, 11:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,348
Posted By Riba
No, it just appears that way from this angle.

No, it just appears that way from this angle.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-12-2016, 11:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,348
Posted By Riba
They are, but after a while they keep the...

They are, but after a while they keep the form....but the flexible hoses are not the problem at all, take a closer look at the diagram and the picture.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-12-2016, 09:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,348
Posted By Riba
Properly routing the transmission cooling lines / 3.0i

Hey all,

Last year I got my transmission cooling lines repaired as no one had them in stock around here and I saved quite a bit of $$$ in the process. There is an industrial area nearby that has a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-06-2016, 10:33 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,572
Posted By Riba
Got it off in the morning...just proves that...

Got it off in the morning...just proves that sometimes you need to sleep it off.

I just had to yank a bit harder. Cable changed easily once this came off.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-05-2016, 03:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,572
Posted By Riba
The problem at the moment is that I cannot figure...

The problem at the moment is that I cannot figure how to remove the stubborn piece of plastic so I can access the cable in the cabin to pull it and open the hood. It looked simple enough until it...
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