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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-19-2026, 11:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 604
Posted By AV8R4AA
Vapor barriers are to blame. Get your butyl tape...

Vapor barriers are to blame. Get your butyl tape from Amazon. I just learned that WD40 is the absolute best for cleaning that black goo monster off.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-17-2026, 12:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,020
Posted By AV8R4AA
I look at this like a marriage relationship. When...

I look at this like a marriage relationship. When she says “spend the rest of my life with you” l thought that meant time not money. Not learning a damn thing, I have 2 E53 and a E39 wagon. All 2003...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-07-2026, 06:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 866
Posted By AV8R4AA
Wind noise (solved)

I have been chasing a wind noise on my 4.6 for a decade.
Turned out the foam insulation was not adhered well.
The foam sheet was fair. I replaced both drivers door and passenger left
side rear. I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-04-2026, 10:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 437
Posted By AV8R4AA
Vapor barrier 101

Is a door vapir barrier help keep out wind noise?
I’m still searching for my air leak noise.
My wagon has a door with bad barrier.
It does leak water inside the door.
My E53 drivers door has an...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-23-2026, 06:34 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,186
Posted By AV8R4AA
I have 2 of these Big rigs. One with a stick...

I have 2 of these Big rigs. One with a stick shift, other 4.6 hot rod.
I treat these ladies very well. The 4.6 rarely sees the sun.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-24-2026, 10:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 553
Posted By AV8R4AA
Ok

I know how to do that.

TY
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-23-2026, 11:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 553
Posted By AV8R4AA
Intermittent no crank no start

This post is for my 4.6 E53. One of my ignition keys will be fine for several months. Then out of the blue will fail. Causing a no crank no start condition. Pull the key out, hum a Rolling Stones...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-07-2026, 02:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 519
Posted By AV8R4AA
I swapped my seats out to heated also. They work...

I swapped my seats out to heated also. They work great.
Sold the original set for 200. Heated seats were 200.
Score !
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-07-2026, 11:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 519
Posted By AV8R4AA
Mirror Mirror on the X5

I have non folding mirrors on my E53.
Can I just install and hook a new set of power folding mirrors?
Yes, I will need the different door controller button unit.
I actually have a spare in my...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-02-2026, 04:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,814
Posted By AV8R4AA
Bought one. Installing the it soon . Thank you...

Bought one. Installing the it soon .
Thank you Brother X men.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-22-2026, 12:33 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 362
Posted By AV8R4AA
Gurgling EGR valve

On my 3.0 engine I have an odd noise. I have watched several videos on engine vacuum. Several videos show excessive intake vacume . I don’t have that.
When I remove the oil fill cap, the engine...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-18-2026, 03:51 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 13,436
Posted By AV8R4AA
I didn’t drive the distance, but bought my Stick...

I didn’t drive the distance, but bought my Stick shift 2003, sight unseen.
Had it shipped to me. 1881 miles. Still have it, still like it.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-24-2025, 08:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 544
Posted By AV8R4AA
That’s not it. Only on the 4.6 front valance.

That’s not it.
Only on the 4.6 front valance.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-17-2025, 09:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 544
Posted By AV8R4AA
Uber obscure P/N needed

Hello brother E53 members.
I’m looking for a part number I can’t find.
On the 4.6 model, there is a painted lower valance.
It attaches to the front bumper via tabs.
On the inside of the bumper...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-10-2025, 02:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 424
Posted By AV8R4AA
Valley Pan and VCG… what order?

I have 2 jobs I want to do. I’m asking because they are both kinda similar. Which job should I start on first? Valve cover gaskets, or Valley pan.
Of course I intend to do all the “while we are...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-10-2025, 10:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 418
Posted By AV8R4AA
I have 75K miles. Mine looks like that. But the...

I have 75K miles. Mine looks like that. But the amount of debris is about half the of what I have. Thank you so much for that picture. If you were to rub this between your thumb and finger, is it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-09-2025, 07:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 418
Posted By AV8R4AA
Pictures anyone?

I’m looking for some reference pictures. Specifically the lower oil pan on the M62. What exactly does worn chain guide material look like? Of course, big chunks with part number on them prolly...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-07-2025, 12:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 456
Posted By AV8R4AA
Update Found a broken off nipple on the...

Update

Found a broken off nipple on the intake tube. After the MAF.
Unmetered air BAD! Good call guys.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-04-2025, 12:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 456
Posted By AV8R4AA
Unusual start up abnormaliti

On my2003 4.6 V8 engine. Sometimes it will crank, rev up then drop down.
But every once in a while, it will drop down so low that it stalls out.
Starts right up after that. Seems to happen when...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-22-2025, 03:39 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,814
Posted By AV8R4AA
Where to buy this Thermostat?

Where to buy this Thermostat?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-19-2025, 12:40 PM
Replies: 1,233
Views: 1,293,616
Posted By AV8R4AA
Looking to buy a front bumper and lower valance...

Looking to buy a front bumper and lower valance for 2003 4.6 X5.
Dude with no insurance hit me straight on. I’m in DFW area. Imola red if you got it!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-07-2025, 07:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,049
Posted By AV8R4AA
Now it’s 75 for less than 1 hour work.

Now it’s 75 for less than 1 hour work.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-04-2025, 10:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,049
Posted By AV8R4AA
Thank you Sir.

Thank you Sir.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-03-2025, 12:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,049
Posted By AV8R4AA
It looks like Warr Acres. Near Bethany. West of...

It looks like Warr Acres. Near Bethany. West of central OKC. Near I40. Salvage yard. They have a few postings on Facebook Marketplace. I have the 4.6, so it has more bling on it.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-02-2025, 05:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,049
Posted By AV8R4AA
Any OKC guys want to make 75 dollars. BUMP

I’m in Dallas Texas. There are a couple of crashed X5 in the junkyard in OKC. That is a 8 hour round trip drive on a good day. I’m looking for someone (who owns an X5) to assess the carcasses. I’m...
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