Home Forums Articles How To's FAQ Register
Go Back   Xoutpost.com > Search Forums
Reload this Page Search Results
Fluid Motor Union
User Name
Password
Member List Premier Membership Today's Posts New Posts

Xoutpost server transfer and maintenance is occurring....
Xoutpost is currently undergoing a planned server migration.... stay tuned for new developments.... sincerely, the management


Page 1 of 2 1 2
Showing results 1 to 25 of 39
Search took 0.01 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: mistermetoo
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-09-2015, 12:58 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 27,712
Posted By mistermetoo
subbed. thanks for the guide!

subbed. thanks for the guide!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-28-2015, 12:54 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 43,205
Posted By mistermetoo
you are a gentleman and a scholar. will download...

you are a gentleman and a scholar. will download tonight. just been stuck with a useless cable... until now!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-25-2015, 05:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,566
Posted By mistermetoo
bump.. hoping to do this later today

bump.. hoping to do this later today
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-24-2015, 09:20 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,894
Posted By mistermetoo
i have them, but they catch quite often when...

i have them, but they catch quite often when retracting onto the roller. i'm scared they'll break. but they are pretty cool when it gets hot.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-24-2015, 08:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,235
Posted By mistermetoo
the wheels would look great- almost any simple...

the wheels would look great- almost any simple spoke designs with a concave effect seem to be very aesthetic on the e53.

shopping for 20" winter tires on the other hand...

i take it you...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-24-2015, 08:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,988
Posted By mistermetoo
i have a pair of 8oz leatherique bottles waiting...

i have a pair of 8oz leatherique bottles waiting to get used. we need another hot day or two for me to get them cracking. but from what i read, the effects are astounding. too bad they're expensive -...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-24-2015, 08:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,235
Posted By mistermetoo
haha i take it you're in the boston area. saw...

haha i take it you're in the boston area. saw these on CL as well but the tires would look goofy on an e53. but at 800 for fresh tires and a nice looking set of wheels, not bad. he thinks that...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-24-2015, 07:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,566
Posted By mistermetoo
bumping with the almighty e53- only chassis to...

bumping with the almighty e53- only chassis to get the lemans engine since the mclaren f1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5HZ7AEG0TQ
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-24-2015, 07:07 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 14,736
Posted By mistermetoo
+1 arrow goes up. took a while to figure it out

+1 arrow goes up. took a while to figure it out
Forum: Xoutpost Meets 08-24-2015, 07:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,191
Posted By mistermetoo
1) Olek - 525iT_Feen 2) young - mistermetoo ...

1) Olek - 525iT_Feen
2) young - mistermetoo

hopefully i get my e53 running properly by then
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-24-2015, 07:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,566
Posted By mistermetoo
[N62]Does anyone have the correct orientation for the valve spring at cylinder 5?

Just discovered that the reason why I was getting constant misfire was because of the spring on valve cylinder 5.

also, should i get another spring since the one i found was messed up? i could...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-24-2015, 02:25 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,180
Posted By mistermetoo
haha yes, it was very hard to see. i hope it...

haha yes, it was very hard to see. i hope it fixes the oil consumption, ticking and plug fouling... will report back when i replace the spring. i hope it hasn't done much damage...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-23-2015, 01:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,180
Posted By mistermetoo
think i found the issue. if you look at the...

think i found the issue. if you look at the initial pics i posted, the valve spring for cylinder 5 is off.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-20-2015, 07:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,638
Posted By mistermetoo
thanks for the bump- i actually havent had time...

thanks for the bump- i actually havent had time to work on the x5. im hoping it ends up being a bad fuel injector. i still havent had a chance to go by the place up in NH but am considering doing...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-19-2015, 08:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,180
Posted By mistermetoo
pulled this off NGK's website... works into my...

pulled this off NGK's website... works into my bad fuel injector theory:

Fouling range

As a by product of combustion, carbon will become deposited on components within the combustion chamber...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-19-2015, 07:11 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,572
Posted By mistermetoo
how much do tow hitches go for?

how much do tow hitches go for?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-19-2015, 07:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,180
Posted By mistermetoo
could you please coddle me and sing me a lullaby...

could you please coddle me and sing me a lullaby about successful seafoam cleaning? i've been losing a lot of sleep over this !ouch:
.
could it possibly be a fuel injector? i've read that they can...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-19-2015, 06:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,180
Posted By mistermetoo
thank you for the response. the plug looks...

thank you for the response.

the plug looks oil fouled- prongs and the metal tip that the prongs meet at are all covered in black. i've gone through 7 spark plugs in cylinder 5 alone. on the dot,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-15-2015, 11:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,180
Posted By mistermetoo
Tick and oil consumption in cylinder 5

N62 engine ticking issue, cylinder 5 misfire: consuming 1 qt of oil and one spark plug at cylinder 5 every 100 miles.

I've had to swap out a spark plug in cylinder 5 every 100 miles, otherwise...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-11-2015, 01:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,169
Posted By mistermetoo
i would just wait till it dries and see if you...

i would just wait till it dries and see if you still have issues. i wouldn't actuate any of the windows before it all dries out though.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-11-2015, 01:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,110
Posted By mistermetoo
http://rs1img.memecdn.com/agape_o_249349.gif

http://rs1img.memecdn.com/agape_o_249349.gif
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-10-2015, 11:20 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 15,124
Posted By mistermetoo
i have a weird issue where the left center vent...

i have a weird issue where the left center vent blows nice and cold but the right blows warm air....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-10-2015, 06:18 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,901
Posted By mistermetoo
the mufflers look incredible and imola is right...

the mufflers look incredible and imola is right on the money. i'd do it.

they really shoulda found a way to put clear fronts on the iS models though
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-10-2015, 06:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,331
Posted By mistermetoo
honestly, after many, many hours of research, i...

honestly, after many, many hours of research, i think the knocking sound is a bad fuel injector. i'm getting a misfire in cylinder 5 and have been pulling out a wet, black spark plug (oil, maybe...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-09-2015, 04:19 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,556
Posted By mistermetoo
Any N62'ers try seafoam for engine rattle?

found a few threads about seafoam cleaning out the intake manifold and carbon deposits on valves... anyone try this? and would I need to seafoam the specific spark plug wells or just send it through...
Showing results 1 to 25 of 39
Page 1 of 2 1 2

 
Forum Jump


Contact Us - Xoutpost - Sponsors - Archive - Top

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 01:54 PM.
vBulletin, Copyright 2026, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd. SEO by vBSEO 3.6.0
© 2017 Xoutpost.com. All rights reserved. Xoutpost.com is a private enthusiast site not associated with BMW AG.
The BMW name, marks, M stripe logo, and Roundel logo as well as X3, X5 and X6 designations used in the pages of this Web Site are the property of BMW AG.
This web site is not sponsored or affiliated in any way with BMW AG or any of its subsidiaries.