Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
07-18-2019, 04:59 PM
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
02-13-2018, 12:40 AM
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Replies: 89
Views: 16,278
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
02-11-2018, 01:13 AM
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Replies: 94
Views: 16,214
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
02-11-2018, 01:09 AM
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Replies: 93
Views: 90,608
excellent writeup on the valley pan gasket and...
excellent writeup on the valley pan gasket and the coolant pipe. took me about 8 hours total, but then I'm already familiar enough with this damn engine that I wasn't going through it the first...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
02-11-2018, 12:42 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,746
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
02-11-2018, 12:36 AM
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Replies: 89
Views: 16,278
skyline hit the nail on the head!
I'm at...
skyline hit the nail on the head!
I'm at 136K on my N62. I'm freakin sick of fixing all the major problems on this car and if i didnt DIY I would have sold it long ago because the cost would be...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-05-2018, 09:08 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 14,708
about to do this job myself.
ECS anyone?
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about to do this job myself.
ECS anyone?
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-assembled-by-ecs-parts/water-pipe-service-kit/11141439975kt/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMInNXHl5PC2AIVSyOBCh2HuwwdEAQYASABEgJ7vfD_BwE
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-01-2017, 07:34 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,441
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-26-2017, 02:22 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,441
if you are going to the expense of replacing...
if you are going to the expense of replacing motor mounts, definitely replace the gasket in the alternator mounting bracket. It's a $7 part, but when it fails (as mine did recently) it takes 8-10...
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Forum: BMW SAV Items for Sale
09-14-2017, 11:31 AM
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Replies: 2
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Forum: BMW SAV Items for Sale
09-04-2017, 07:44 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,090
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
08-15-2016, 08:51 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 13,335
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-12-2016, 10:11 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 853
one HID keeps blowing
I keep losing the right side HID and trying to figure out why.
The car was previously in a front end collision. Right headlight assembly was replaced. Right side low beam was out when I purchased...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-09-2016, 09:05 PM
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Replies: 102
Views: 12,673
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-03-2016, 08:21 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 12,635
Changed my leaking CV joint boots this weekend...
Changed my leaking CV joint boots this weekend and this writeup summarizes it well.
I spent an hour and a half trying to get the stub axle out of the hub. Used penetrating oil, propane torch, and...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-03-2016, 08:12 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 11,686
agree with everything X53Jay4.8is said.
in...
agree with everything X53Jay4.8is said.
in my opinion $600 for an engine swap sounds very inexpensive. What kind of corners is the mechanic cutting to justify such a low price? Not to mention all...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-27-2016, 12:08 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 6,496
Short term result......definitely in the prep.
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Short term result......definitely in the prep.
Long term result.... the paint itself. Lacquer is old news and (in my understanding) not as durable as the newer urethane paint. May get scratched or...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-17-2016, 04:58 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 13,579
very true, and one would need to eliminate all...
very true, and one would need to eliminate all the variables that go into ride quality to truly compare apples to apples (spring rates, wheel diameter, tire construction, psi, etc). However, in my...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-17-2016, 04:50 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 13,579
Car: 2006 4.4i sport
Suspension: STANDARD...
Car: 2006 4.4i sport
Suspension: STANDARD spring rate BC BR coilovers. Stock sway bars. No strut bar. Lowered 3"
Wheels: OEM style 168, 9.5/10.5 x20 with 15mm spacers F/R
Review: pending...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-17-2016, 04:43 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 6,734
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-17-2016, 12:33 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 6,734
my BC coilovers thread
I didn't like the higher stance on my 06 X5 4.4i, so decided to convert to BC BR coilovers. It had standard coil springs front and air suspension in the rear. I asked for standard spring rates. ...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-15-2016, 09:09 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 11,180
It seems people are very intimidated about...
It seems people are very intimidated about pulling the camshafts. it's not difficult - just requires some attention to detail (correct orientation and timing), and loosening the cam bridge nuts very...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-15-2016, 02:39 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 11,180
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-31-2016, 11:38 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,197
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-27-2016, 11:39 PM
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Replies: 14
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