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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-12-2020, 10:39 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,786
Posted By n64456
Very dark doesn't necessarily mean burnt. Just as...

Very dark doesn't necessarily mean burnt. Just as engine oil gets dark quickly, the same thing happens with tranny fluid, it just takes longer. As it absorbs the wear of the clutches, its gets...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-12-2020, 01:09 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,786
Posted By n64456
If tranny truly is toast; here's an option I...

If tranny truly is toast; here's an option I found:
...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-12-2020, 12:52 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,786
Posted By n64456
My bridge seal had cracked in 2 different places,...

My bridge seal had cracked in 2 different places, and was causing the pressure to bleed out the side between the main body and the mech. It started when I tried to drive away from my driveway. It...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-11-2020, 09:58 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,786
Posted By n64456
What exactly was the transmission doing when it...

What exactly was the transmission doing when it triggered the malfunction codes? Shifting erratically? When was it last serviced? Was the bridge seal replaced?

Your original Mechatronic can be...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-28-2019, 10:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,906
Posted By n64456
I've already looked at some YT videos of valve...

I've already looked at some YT videos of valve seal swaps; and you're right. Not terribly difficult, but requires meticulousness. I agree that replacement of all the plastic parts and cooling lines...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-27-2019, 05:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,906
Posted By n64456
Yeah, I've seen some conflicting info online; and...

Yeah, I've seen some conflicting info online; and thought at first it might have the N63TU engine since it only listed the N63 in the E71 X6 up to 2013. But, apparently it lumped the E71 X6 in with...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-26-2019, 11:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,906
Posted By n64456
According to the settlement, the X6 thru 2014 is...

According to the settlement, the X6 thru 2014 is covered.

Looking at the FAQs from the settlement; a vehicle with less than 70k miles that needs the engine replaced, the owner portion is 15%....
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-25-2019, 09:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,906
Posted By n64456
N63 class action lawsuit

How many members have gotten satisfaction from this settlement?

https://bangclasssettlement.com/Home/portalid/0

Does this make buying a vehicle with the 1st gen N63 engine less of a gamble?
...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-21-2019, 07:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,141
Posted By n64456
Perhaps EU/UK systems operate differently than US...

Perhaps EU/UK systems operate differently than US systems? The Tire pressure sensors part numbers are exactly the same for both the US E60 (5 series) and the US E70 (X5). I don't think BMW USA would...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-21-2019, 05:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,141
Posted By n64456
I believe that is the older style system. The...

I believe that is the older style system. The older GM vehicles used ABS wheel speed to determine a lower tire pressure; known as the "indirect" pressure system.

Newer styles are called "direct"...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-21-2019, 05:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,141
Posted By n64456
I think Josiahg52 is right; even one dead TPS...

I think Josiahg52 is right; even one dead TPS sensor will trigger the malfunction message. Sensors are part of each inflator valve. There is a nut that holds the valve stem to the wheel; unscrew...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-21-2019, 09:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,298
Posted By n64456
I got the "Charging Malfunction" message earlier...

I got the "Charging Malfunction" message earlier this year. If you don't hear bearing noise coming from the alternator, there is a good chance that it could just be the voltage regulator. Regulators...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-19-2019, 04:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,223
Posted By n64456
Replacing the HCV when my pass side center vent...

Replacing the HCV when my pass side center vent was blowing warm fixed the issue. When I pulled the HCV apart, it was plain to see that the seals had deteriorated and were letting hot coolant to the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-19-2019, 03:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,570
Posted By n64456
When I asked the tech at the local BMW indy shop...

When I asked the tech at the local BMW indy shop I use, he said there are different specs for AD cars because of the system's hydraulics that control the sway bars and electronic damping. AD...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-19-2019, 03:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,054
Posted By n64456
Call your dealer; give them your VIN and have...

Call your dealer; give them your VIN and have them look up the correct part number for you. Then shop online for the best price.Don't rule out some of the BMW e-commerce sites. My local dealer's...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-19-2019, 02:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,223
Posted By n64456
Heater Control valve? Common failure item

Heater Control valve? Common failure item
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-15-2019, 07:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,570
Posted By n64456
I just went thru this last month; '07 3.0si with...

I just went thru this last month; '07 3.0si with Adaptive drive(Electronic Dampening Control). "EDC malfunction" message started coming on intermittently at about 115-120K miles; then on all the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-20-2019, 09:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,853
Posted By n64456
I have an '07; original camera quit working at...

I have an '07; original camera quit working at about 115-120K miles. Bought a used replacement off FleaBay; crappy picture, and its now failing. BMW also seems to have issues with their...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-18-2019, 08:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,293
Posted By n64456
I don't have a diesel, but have an E60 535i that...

I don't have a diesel, but have an E60 535i that was surging as well. The intake ports were all gunked up from the direct injection backflow into the ports. Seems to be common on the DI/turbo...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-27-2019, 06:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,120
Posted By n64456
I believe the factory valve have a hollow stem...

I believe the factory valve have a hollow stem allen head screw that threads thru the TPMS sensor into the valve stem that mounts in the wheel's hole
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-02-2019, 09:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,364
Posted By n64456
If I intended to keep the X5 long term; then I...

If I intended to keep the X5 long term; then I would get this part as a precaution after replacing the crank seal. I think I'm going to get this for my 535i tho...
...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-02-2019, 09:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,364
Posted By n64456
I hope that isn't the case with my engine; if so,...

I hope that isn't the case with my engine; if so, then I might be doing the same machining as that guy did... That seal definitely needs to be replaced; it is slinging some serious oil around the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-02-2019, 06:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,364
Posted By n64456
i've already run it a couple hundred miles ...

i've already run it a couple hundred miles

Its not a DD anymore, if the motor shits itself; i'll part it out
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-02-2019, 03:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,364
Posted By n64456
Removing front crank seal

Question for any of the DIY'ers here:

My '07 3.0si shredded a belt and part of the belt got wrapped around, then took out the front crank seal. Rented the removal/install tool kit from...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-22-2019, 06:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,031
Posted By n64456
@fourchains Not sure; the 3.0Si crank...

@fourchains

Not sure; the 3.0Si crank dampener has a larger front section on the crank pulley, and makes it nearly impossible to stretch that belt over the front section to get it on the grooved...
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