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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-17-2022, 01:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,451
Posted By NorCalDave
I sold my e53 about 5 years ago. I do not...

I sold my e53 about 5 years ago. I do not recall how many bolts (8?) to remove but if you look at REALOEM.com you can see how many. I think there are different lengths. There are two solenoids...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-28-2018, 11:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,451
Posted By NorCalDave
I would say no you cannot just pull the timing...

I would say no you cannot just pull the timing cover to replace the gasket. The reason is you will not be able to get the valve cover gasket to set correctly on to the top of the timing cover. Also...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-21-2018, 12:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,759
Posted By NorCalDave
Thanks Purplefade, I found the intake vanos not...

Thanks Purplefade,
I found the intake vanos not pushed in all the way.
I removed it and soaked the o ring in oil and with some twisting and force i got in as far as the others. It started and ran...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-15-2018, 05:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,759
Posted By NorCalDave
95 Views and no replies? Any info will help ...

95 Views and no replies?
Any info will help
Thank you
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-13-2018, 11:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,759
Posted By NorCalDave
Vanos issue after VCG and Timing cover replacement

I just replaced the drivers side valve cover gasket and upper timing cover gasket on my 2005 X5 with the N62 V8. 202,000 miles. I went thru the relearn procedure 3 times for the valvetronic...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-05-2018, 12:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,752
Posted By NorCalDave
Thanks, Moving the alternator a 1/2” worked by...

Thanks,
Moving the alternator a 1/2” worked by the last bolt was blind.Timing cover with new gasket installed .
New problem getting alternator bolts reinstalled. The long lower bolt will not find...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-01-2018, 10:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,752
Posted By NorCalDave
n62 drivers side upper timing cover

Help,
Replacing timing cover gaskets. I can’t acces the lower right bolt for driver side upper cover . It appears blocked by alternator.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-04-2018, 12:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 951
Posted By NorCalDave
Trailer Hitch worth $

I am selling my 2005 E53 (202,000 miles still going) and am wondering if it is worth the time to take the trailer hitch off and sell separately. At one point people were struggling to find the OEM...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-14-2017, 02:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,066
Posted By NorCalDave
Thanks for quick reply. I should have mentioned...

Thanks for quick reply. I should have mentioned that my battery maybe on its last leg. Once it would not start after sitting for 2 days. The battery is 6 years old and has 100k on it. Could...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-14-2017, 01:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,066
Posted By NorCalDave
OBII smog help: monitors not ready

Recently the check engine light come on on my 2005 4.4. I pulled the code and found P0460 which i believe is Fuel Level Sensor. I reset and SES has not come back on. I went to get a smog but...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-11-2014, 01:08 AM
Replies: 1,137
Views: 258,500
Posted By NorCalDave
2005 4.4. 159k nothing major so far. Front CV...

2005 4.4. 159k nothing major so far.
Front CV boots. Working on rear control arm bushings now. Trans acting weird but ok. I have been towing a boat since I bought it at 30k. I wonder how...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-29-2014, 01:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,313
Posted By NorCalDave
thanks for the quick response. I will be doing...

thanks for the quick response. I will be doing this Saturday morning
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-28-2014, 09:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,313
Posted By NorCalDave
Rear camber and control arm replacement

Hello, I am replacing the rear upper control arms and bushings on my 2005 4.4l x5 with rear air bags. 153k miles. I have the rear tire camber issue and ruined one of my 19" tires already. I have...
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