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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-23-2024, 04:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,815
Posted By richardb
Hi Andrew, can you share the passenger side TIS...

Hi Andrew, can you share the passenger side TIS PDF as well? Thanks!
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-23-2024, 04:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,414
Posted By richardb
E70 X5 Headlight Restoration (2024)

Hey everyone, been a while since I've posted here. I recently discovered the Sylvania headlight restoration kit, which comes with a small bottle of UV coating. It makes the lens look like new, really...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-26-2023, 09:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,875
Posted By richardb
Just stopping back in here to update: the pump...

Just stopping back in here to update: the pump was successfully rebuilt, by installing the o-ring mentioned above. I've flushed the reservoir several times to try to clean the system as the two new...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-24-2023, 03:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,591
Posted By richardb
I took a look at our estimates from a while back...

I took a look at our estimates from a while back for the oil pan gasket job.

Our local BMW dealership estimates while getting inspected:

April 2022: $4,150.16

September 2021: $3,722.00
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-24-2023, 02:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,591
Posted By richardb
Nothing better than doing DIY on these to save...

Nothing better than doing DIY on these to save ourselves thousands of dollars. But this is one job I think is better handled by a professional with a lift.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-23-2023, 05:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,591
Posted By richardb
N52 E70 X5 Oil Pan Gasket Cost 2023

Who's had a dealer or indie replace their oil pan gasket recently? Wondering what kind of prices you're paying for this big job. Thanks!

N52/N55 pricing probably similar
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-15-2023, 03:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,875
Posted By richardb
From what I've gathered online, there is a filter...

From what I've gathered online, there is a filter in that hose somewhere that can become clogged/fail and this causes excess pressure that blows out the pump seal.

If anyone has successfully...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-14-2023, 03:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,875
Posted By richardb
There is a screenshot posted here from BMW TIS...

There is a screenshot posted here from BMW TIS that explains the section 1 hose must be replaced with the pump. Based on my reading, the hose blockage here at section 1 causes the pump seal to fail....
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-12-2023, 12:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,875
Posted By richardb
X5 Adaptive Drive Pump Seal Blow Out Catastrophic Failure

Hey all, hope your summer is going well. We've experienced our first major break down with our 2010 X5 30i M-sport (adaptive drive). Lost all the power steering fluid on a 90+ degree day while...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-27-2022, 12:21 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 34,403
Posted By richardb
I've done this repair so many times lol. I never...

I've done this repair so many times lol. I never knew of the zip tie trick to help with longevity until today. Nice one.

Here's a longer video guide for anyone looking to remove/install the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-20-2022, 08:01 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,163
Posted By richardb
12/2022 update, we are back up to 17.1 MPG after...

12/2022 update, we are back up to 17.1 MPG after replacing the fuel transfer pump. Previously the mileage was really bad, down to 16.4 MPG for quite some time.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-10-2022, 03:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 782
Posted By richardb
We have Bridgestone summer performance tires for...

We have Bridgestone summer performance tires for our summer set, in the oddball 19'' size. Also have a second set of wheels with Vredstein winter tires, same size, oddball 19''. 285 45 19 in the rear...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-04-2022, 02:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,072
Posted By richardb
We sold our 2005 3.0i X5 last year and I am so...

We sold our 2005 3.0i X5 last year and I am so glad we did. I too carefully considered what E70 variant to replace the E53 with. We drove a 2011 50i but it had some long island rust and I was afraid...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-12-2022, 07:30 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 32,435
Posted By richardb
Does anyone know if the rear seat back is heated...

Does anyone know if the rear seat back is heated too? Or just the bottom cushion.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-07-2022, 08:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,297
Posted By richardb
I'm calling this a confirmed fix. The car starts...

I'm calling this a confirmed fix. The car starts right up every time (so far) and sounds / drives great. Let's hope the issue doesn't come back.

Complete DIY here: https://youtu.be/7N78Y_5Mcz8
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-02-2022, 10:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,297
Posted By richardb
Update: the car is running and driving again. It...

Update: the car is running and driving again. It seems to start fine in the morning after sitting all night.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-02-2022, 10:34 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 19,184
Posted By richardb
Here's the link for the recall for anyone who...

Here's the link for the recall for anyone who hasn't had this done yet or didn't get a letter:

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2016/RCRIT-16V746-3479.pdf
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-02-2022, 10:31 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 19,184
Posted By richardb
Wow, very nice write up. Wish I saw this before...

Wow, very nice write up. Wish I saw this before tackling the fuel transfer pump.

I made a short video on how to disconnect the fuel lines since there wasn't any info online about it:
...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-01-2022, 08:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,144
Posted By richardb
I think nanniepoo and I nailed it. Nice internet...

I think nanniepoo and I nailed it. Nice internet diagnosis work team.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-30-2022, 09:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,144
Posted By richardb
If you're lucky, it could just be the voltage...

If you're lucky, it could just be the voltage regulator on the alternator. In my E90, the voltage regulator brushes wore down to the point of failure while driving highway speeds. It's typical for...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-29-2022, 09:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 730
Posted By richardb
Really like our X5 30i m-sport, the e70 is a...

Really like our X5 30i m-sport, the e70 is a really cool platform. However, I wouldn't spend $22,000 on one, no matter what engine came with it.

I'd be inclined to buy a 50i that has had the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-28-2022, 09:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,297
Posted By richardb
I also came across this tonight, which can give a...

I also came across this tonight, which can give a no-start condition. Not sure if it has been done on my vehicle, but will try to ask BMW next week.
...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-28-2022, 09:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,297
Posted By richardb
Well well, it looks like this issue has finally...

Well well, it looks like this issue has finally caused a complete failure. Car just cranks (not the starter, not the battery) so it seems the transfer pump/fpr has finally died.

Has anyone had...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-15-2022, 02:40 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,253
Posted By richardb
I had the AC evacuated and charged at BMW dealer....

I had the AC evacuated and charged at BMW dealer. It had almost no refrigerant in the system. So far we are running the AC all the time now. Another potential area of interest is the plastic trim...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-28-2022, 02:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,297
Posted By richardb
Charging status histogram (battery) Time with...

Charging status histogram (battery)
Time with state of charge in range:

0-20% 0h
20-40% 0h
40-60% 0h
60-80% 0h
80-100% 758h

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