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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-13-2026, 12:01 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,377
Posted By 80stech
I have a low tolerance for bull-shit and have no...

I have a low tolerance for bull-shit and have no use for people who are self-proclaimed geniuses. I promised myself a few times that I would no longer post in any thread that includes Andrew Wynn and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-13-2026, 10:35 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,377
Posted By 80stech
Yeah that about sums up Andrew Wynn, nothing more...

Yeah that about sums up Andrew Wynn, nothing more needed.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-13-2026, 09:50 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,377
Posted By 80stech
Yeah that about sums up Andrew Wynn, nothing more...

Yeah that about sums up Andrew Wynn, nothing more needed.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-13-2026, 09:34 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,377
Posted By 80stech
That tab (counter weight) that Andrew Wynn claims...

That tab (counter weight) that Andrew Wynn claims is a problem has nothing to do with the carrier failing and is an important safety device that keeps the door from opening in an accident. You would...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-12-2026, 07:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,381
Posted By 80stech
Re-check your work especially around the starter...

Re-check your work especially around the starter connections, check for ground and reference voltage with a multimeter if you have one, CHECK FOR PINCHED/SHORTED WIRES, make sure grounds are good or...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-09-2026, 08:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,381
Posted By 80stech
I know off topic, but I was getting a bit of 2-1...

I know off topic, but I was getting a bit of 2-1 slam on my E70 N52 with the ZF trans and cleaning the vanos screens cured it, so maybe sometimes the engine not running properly could have something...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-08-2026, 08:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 465
Posted By 80stech
There are 2 styles of valve, the earlier one is...

There are 2 styles of valve, the earlier one is vacuum operated so make sure you get the right one. Never have I seen the with or without gasket, the gasket is always include. URO anything is...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-07-2026, 09:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,381
Posted By 80stech
The loose terminal was not a good thing that...

The loose terminal was not a good thing that could have caused all kinds of voltage spikes. Either drive around a bit more to see if the light goes off before getting worried or maybe even better...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-07-2026, 06:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 465
Posted By 80stech
Try this ...

Try this https://xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/x5-e53-forum/115849-secondary-air-pump-drama.html link to my post from threegermans thread! ;) ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-07-2026, 10:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 492
Posted By 80stech
Maybe pull the back seat and try to track down...

Maybe pull the back seat and try to track down the fuel smell before you do anything else.
Yes, the valve is 12v and is easy enough to bench test if it is stuck. Twice mine has failed open and the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-07-2026, 10:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 465
Posted By 80stech
The filter is likely not the problem and I am...

The filter is likely not the problem and I am pretty sure it comes apart fairly easily for cleaning anyway. If the valve has never been replaced for sure replace it with Pierburg. A bad valve can...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-06-2026, 11:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 492
Posted By 80stech
The hard starting after sitting in the sun...

The hard starting after sitting in the sun problem sounds like it could be the purge valve and not uncommon. How does it start after filling with gas ?? The purge valve isn't too hard to get to and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-06-2026, 03:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 465
Posted By 80stech
There is separate maf for the secondary air which...

There is separate maf for the secondary air which does fail. Really the only check there is that I found is to run the pump with the valve detached from the exhaust manifold to see if it has enough...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-06-2026, 03:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 465
Posted By 80stech
Replacing the o2 sensors isn't going to do...

Replacing the o2 sensors isn't going to do anything for secondary air codes.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-06-2026, 10:39 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,044
Posted By 80stech
I would pull the bumper and what ever else to...

I would pull the bumper and what ever else to take it out the front, roll the car back. I think it's going to be a big frustrating fight trying to get it out the top.

I imagine there must be a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-06-2026, 09:52 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,044
Posted By 80stech
Are you taking it out the front or from the...

Are you taking it out the front or from the bottom ??
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-05-2026, 03:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 359
Posted By 80stech
I "think" the door drains are just under the...

I "think" the door drains are just under the weatherstripping but it's been a long time so maybe someone else can chime in. Are you really really sure that the sunroof drains are OK ??
The vapour...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-29-2026, 10:39 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,206
Posted By 80stech
You will be surprised how well the hose works,...

You will be surprised how well the hose works, even better if you put a plug in the opposite ear but you probably won't even need that.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-28-2026, 09:46 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,206
Posted By 80stech
If it's a consistent ratcheting it might be in...

If it's a consistent ratcheting it might be in the exhaust valve train and not cats. Use the hose trick to find where it's coming from. Any kind of loose baffle in the cats will change with temp...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-27-2026, 01:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,206
Posted By 80stech
In this case a 3 ft. piece of garden hose, heater...

In this case a 3 ft. piece of garden hose, heater hose or something like that would probably work better than the stethoscope. Taking the belts off might help eliminate some things but probably...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-26-2026, 11:34 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,206
Posted By 80stech
A piece of garden hose or something similar with...

A piece of garden hose or something similar with one end stuck in your ear might be even better since you can pick up the noise as it's going through the air as well.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-25-2026, 10:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,206
Posted By 80stech
maybe cracked fan blade? cracked flex plate?...

maybe cracked fan blade? cracked flex plate? maybe have a look at the oil filter if it sounds internal.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-20-2026, 03:44 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 17,247
Posted By 80stech
That's exactly what can happen when you don't...

That's exactly what can happen when you don't have a good connection at the shraeder valve. We've seen this multiple times in other threads. The engine wouldn't run at zero PSI.
I think one poster...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-19-2026, 10:53 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 17,247
Posted By 80stech
You need to verify that there is even a problem...

You need to verify that there is even a problem with the fuel pressure and why do you think there is a problem with the fuel itself?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-08-2026, 09:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,206
Posted By 80stech
Rock Auto has cats that aren't too badly priced...

Rock Auto has cats that aren't too badly priced and look close to the original style, not the cheap little ebay ones that don't last. I can't believe a plugged cat might be the end of that nice of a...
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