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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-01-2026, 09:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,114
Posted By stiubhartach
I’m not a big fan of single clamps like that. I...

I’m not a big fan of single clamps like that. I prefer dual clamps because I don’t like dying, but I’m risk averse.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-14-2025, 10:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,313
Posted By stiubhartach
The reason is to purge the crankcase vapors to...

The reason is to purge the crankcase vapors to protect the engine. It requires a vacuum which is normally from the intake vacuum.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crankcase_ventilation_system
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-15-2024, 11:17 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,690
Posted By stiubhartach
Initially I thought foreign object damage, and...

Initially I thought foreign object damage, and that’s definitely a possibility, especially if those aren’t the original heads. But you’re right about not seeing damage in the head.

Overheating...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-27-2024, 01:04 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 40,569
Posted By stiubhartach
It’s a hard part to find. Dealers don’t like...

It’s a hard part to find. Dealers don’t like dealing with them and BMW resists a recall. Try eBay.
All part numbers can be found on RealOEM.

https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/select
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-13-2023, 07:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,126
Posted By stiubhartach
Interesting. I would have said that the mounting...

Interesting. I would have said that the mounting plate doesn’t have coolant in it because my N62 doesn’t. It’s also a stupid design for yet another failure point. But on looking at the part, it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-26-2023, 04:22 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,039
Posted By stiubhartach
Thermostat failing won’t cause coolant loss. It...

Thermostat failing won’t cause coolant loss. It will lead to overheating if it doesn’t open or slow engine heating if it’s stuck open. The best way to find a coolant leak is with a dye kit.

Also,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-22-2023, 01:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 830
Posted By stiubhartach
You might also have water in the space between...

You might also have water in the space between the interior and exterior shells. It will also boil out over time and shouldn’t cause issues.

Did you take before and after pics of the electrolytic...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-20-2023, 09:42 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,662
Posted By stiubhartach
The pedal slowly sinking to the floor is brake...

The pedal slowly sinking to the floor is brake fluid leaking around the piston in the master cylinder. The fix is to replace the master cylinder. It’s not dangerous, just annoying.

A soft pedal...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-20-2023, 07:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 676
Posted By stiubhartach
Re. The headlights. Check the level sensor. I put...

Re. The headlights. Check the level sensor. I put mine on upside down once and it did the same thing.

Don’t trust the temp gauge reading. The sensor could be bad. Always verify engine coolant...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-03-2023, 11:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,091
Posted By stiubhartach
It’s not a scam. It’s just to pay for server...

It’s not a scam. It’s just to pay for server time. It’s actually a good resource.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-09-2023, 11:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 754
Posted By stiubhartach
If the low coolant light is coming on and the...

If the low coolant light is coming on and the indicator is level with the neck of the tank, then the sensor or wiring is bad. Double check it with UV dye. As others have said.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-11-2023, 07:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,875
Posted By stiubhartach
Don’t guess. Put in dye and use a black light to...

Don’t guess. Put in dye and use a black light to see where it’s really leaking from. The most common cause is the plastic overflow tank.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-30-2023, 09:07 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,676
Posted By stiubhartach
The pressure tanks only last a couple of years....

The pressure tanks only last a couple of years. It might be going again. Put dye in it and look for the leak with a black light
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-05-2023, 06:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,413
Posted By stiubhartach
If you look at his history, it’s obvious he’s a...

If you look at his history, it’s obvious he’s a non native English speaker posting to get traffic to a Chinese site selling BMW software. So spam is confirmed.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-01-2023, 12:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,653
Posted By stiubhartach
All manufacturing has declined in quality since...

All manufacturing has declined in quality since Covid hit. The whole supply chain is garbage. Probably from lack of quality workers.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-18-2023, 08:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,413
Posted By stiubhartach
He was probably trying to be helpful. ChatGPT is...

He was probably trying to be helpful. ChatGPT is a cool toy to play with, but it’s a language tool that builds documents without any understanding of underlying facts. It’s far overhyped.

This...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-18-2023, 12:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,413
Posted By stiubhartach
This sounds like it was written by ChatGPT. It’s...

This sounds like it was written by ChatGPT. It’s all incorrect and just general PCV info for a generic car.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-25-2023, 08:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,282
Posted By stiubhartach
Check your windows firewall. You need to make...

Check your windows firewall. You need to make sure it’s allowing communication with the cable/car. I disable mine altogether on my dedicated car laptop.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-02-2023, 09:18 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 81,326
Posted By stiubhartach
This is my experience too. Smoking from oil in...

This is my experience too. Smoking from oil in the intake manifold. Fixed by cleaning the CCV system. It happens about every 20k miles and needs recleaned. Still on my original valve stem seals.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-01-2023, 11:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,091
Posted By stiubhartach
The main source for auto software is here: ...

The main source for auto software is here:

https://cartechnology.co.uk/

https://mhhauto.com/

It’s easiest to use a torrent to get the software.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-18-2023, 11:47 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,148
Posted By stiubhartach
Oil on the electrodes means oil in the cylinder...

Oil on the electrodes means oil in the cylinder which can come from three problems.
1. Oil in the intake manifold from a malfunctioning CCV system
2. Valve stem seals leaking
3. Piston rings...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-24-2023, 12:49 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,570
Posted By stiubhartach
I agree. Especially now due to the crap coming...

I agree. Especially now due to the crap coming off assembly lines already broken. Reports of cars reaching dealers without oil or with wrenches in the chassis. The state of manufacturing is currently...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-05-2022, 05:50 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,900
Posted By stiubhartach
Mine’s been mostly garaged for it’s life so it’s...

Mine’s been mostly garaged for it’s life so it’s an 8.5.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-25-2022, 08:36 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,425
Posted By stiubhartach
I disagree. When I had my smoking issues, I...

I disagree. When I had my smoking issues, I didn’t have any engine faults. And the vent valves, while easy to service, sit on top of an oil maze in the valve cover than needs to be cleaned and rarely...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-23-2022, 11:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,425
Posted By stiubhartach
“N62s have problems with the valve seals.” ...

“N62s have problems with the valve seals.”

While this is true, it’s not as common as reported. Many of the valve seal problems with smoking are actually malfunctioning CCV systems sucking oil into...
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