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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-07-2020, 08:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,887
Posted By Sundevil
I actually read that post, but it is regarding...

I actually read that post, but it is regarding the V8 and I am looking for the I6.

I found this site, but it is for the E90 AWD with N52.
...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-07-2020, 05:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,887
Posted By Sundevil
Hi Baby Unicorn Taco, Thanks for the help. ...

Hi Baby Unicorn Taco,

Thanks for the help. I did play on that site but it kind of is generic and tells how the dealership does it with special tools. I was more trying to find a "hack" where I...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-07-2020, 03:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,887
Posted By Sundevil
3.0 Motor Mount help

Does anyone have a DIY for the motor mounts on the 3.0?? I have searched and found nothing. The E90 guys can do it by just dropping the subframe and leaving the control arms attached. Is it the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-19-2018, 02:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,117
Posted By Sundevil
Single Replacement Wheel (Style 214)

My wife bent beyond repair the rear wheel of her style 214 wheels (20x11). The wheels are finished in chrome which makes finding a replacement even harder. Does anyone know of a good source for...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-30-2018, 01:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,376
Posted By Sundevil
3.0 broken aluminum head bolt

Hi Guys,
My wife’s E70 3.0 was leaking oil. I started looking around and found a bolt head had snapped off next to the oil filter housing. I did some research and found that this bolt is actually...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-02-2017, 03:08 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,009
Posted By Sundevil
3.0si missing a hose?? Possible CCV issue?

I picked up a 2010 X5 3.0si. I know the CCV is integrated into the valve cover on these motors. On my other bmw there is a small hose that runs from the CCV in the valve cover to a nipple right...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-08-2017, 05:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,731
Posted By Sundevil
Thanks WPOLL, That is the write-up I...

Thanks WPOLL,

That is the write-up I followed, I took the pre-load to mean that I move the mount towards the engine 1mm. Is this wrong?? The write-up did not have torq specs for the bolt that...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-08-2017, 02:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,731
Posted By Sundevil
Replaced center support bearing, now I have a noise??

Last week I replaced my center support bearing that was completely shot and had lots of play. The new one is in drives great, but occasionally (once a day) it makes a noise like the bearing is going...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-17-2017, 02:21 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,932
Posted By Sundevil
I ended up getting the seal out. I had to make...

I ended up getting the seal out. I had to make some adjustments to the GM tool (cut it shorter and weld the threaded portion back on). My new dilemma is getting the new seal in/on. Online the seal...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-13-2017, 02:07 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,932
Posted By Sundevil
I hit a huge wall. The shifter selector shaft...

I hit a huge wall. The shifter selector shaft seal (It has many names apparently) won’t come out. I have tried the special tool. I also tried getting two very small screws in it and pulling it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-11-2017, 12:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,932
Posted By Sundevil
I went to Ace Hardware and they had the Craftsman...

I went to Ace Hardware and they had the Craftsman set on sale for $16, so I grabbed those. My next problem is figuring out the part# for the "selector shaft seal"

I think it is part 24 50 1 423...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-10-2017, 07:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,932
Posted By Sundevil
Hi Oldskewel, Thanks for pointing out the...

Hi Oldskewel,

Thanks for pointing out the size issue. To be honest I just linked to a set before I read if it was metric or SAE. I was more curious if anyone had experience with that tool.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-10-2017, 07:09 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,932
Posted By Sundevil
Okay, Jacked up the car (level) this weekend...

Okay,
Jacked up the car (level) this weekend and went to work. Dropped the driveshaft and replaced the guibo, shaft support, and the entire cv joint at the rear differential. The car feels better...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-05-2017, 02:31 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,932
Posted By Sundevil
222k Mile Transmission advice

I have a 2001 X5 3.0 with 220k miles on the odometer. I was talking to the parts guy at the dealership and saying I was thinking of doing a fluid/filter change and he said I would be nuts to mess...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-30-2016, 02:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,903
Posted By Sundevil
I am also having the exact same problem. I have...

I am also having the exact same problem. I have replaced all 4 rotors, pads. I bought the 10 piece Lemforder control arm kit and replaced everything except the steering tie rod assembly. The shake...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-08-2016, 02:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,116
Posted By Sundevil
3.0 Stalling, no codes

I have a weird issue. Over the last week my X5 has stalled about 3 times. It happens about a minute after I start it up, usually I drive to the end of my street and stop for the stop sign and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-22-2016, 06:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 977
Posted By Sundevil
Need help with Setero Nav upgrade (OEM)

I want to update my navigation/stereo system and need some help. I have a 2001 X5 with the small navigation screen. A while back I went on ebay and scored the whole stereo nav system from a guy who...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-20-2016, 03:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,977
Posted By Sundevil
Turns out it was the Camshaft senor was not...

Turns out it was the Camshaft senor was not plugged in. Plugged it back in and the car runs great.

Thanks for the help.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-18-2016, 02:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,977
Posted By Sundevil
I did not clean either the ICV or the throttle...

I did not clean either the ICV or the throttle body because the looked clean. I did install a new throttle body gasket, and it looked like it was seated properly. The car was running fine before I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-18-2016, 12:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,977
Posted By Sundevil
Just finished PCV/Oil Separator, now X5 Stalls

Hi guys,

Yesterday I finished replacing the PCV system in my 3.0. What a pain in the ass that job is. When I finished I started the car up and everything seemed to be fine. Drove it around the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-18-2016, 12:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,805
Posted By Sundevil
Thanks for the help guys. It scared the crap out...

Thanks for the help guys. It scared the crap out of me that I had an open hose when I was done.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-17-2016, 05:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,805
Posted By Sundevil
Sorry to raise an old post, but I stumbled on...

Sorry to raise an old post, but I stumbled on this while doing my oil separator. Just so I am clear, that hose does not hook up to anything under the manifold?? I see that it attaches to the front...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-24-2016, 11:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,298
Posted By Sundevil
Hi Guys, Thanks for the help. The one I got...

Hi Guys,

Thanks for the help. The one I got is part# 32306762277 for $204.94 from ECS.

I think I need 32306762147 which includes the upper part. At least this is what the dealership told me,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-24-2016, 04:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,298
Posted By Sundevil
Steering Joint ?'s

Hi Guys,

My steering has been squeaky and clicky/clunky lately. I read this thread:

...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-09-2016, 04:40 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 17,959
Posted By Sundevil
Hi Forwheeler, From my understanding you...

Hi Forwheeler,

From my understanding you have to remove the both axles. The axles run thru the oil pan so they have to be removed.
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