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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-23-2019, 04:40 PM
Replies: 1,481
Views: 351,517
Posted By BimmerDude11
Yes, that's the better one. Sent from my...

Yes, that's the better one.

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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-15-2019, 11:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 878
Posted By BimmerDude11
The facelift refresh of the series starting in...

The facelift refresh of the series starting in '04 uses the N62 engine for the V8s 4.4i and 4.8is

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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-15-2019, 06:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 878
Posted By BimmerDude11
Seems like the database is incorrect. In the...

Seems like the database is incorrect.
In the family we have 2 '04 4.4, '05 4.4, '06 4.4, and a '06 4.8 All of them have the different bank 2 intake sensor with the bank 1 intake and both exhausts...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-29-2018, 09:22 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,280
Posted By BimmerDude11
Welcome Jughead028 1. More than likely will...

Welcome Jughead028

1. More than likely will be a control arm that is bad.
The e53 does have a decent amount of + camber, but shouldn't cause that much wear.
Could be either camber or toe is out...
Forum: The Lounge 06-25-2018, 02:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,491
Posted By BimmerDude11
You keep your tools in the kitchen? [emoji20] ...

You keep your tools in the kitchen? [emoji20]
Or is that an over in the garage for powder coating?

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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-19-2018, 06:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,075
Posted By BimmerDude11
I would definitely check the drain hoses behind...

I would definitely check the drain hoses behind the A pillars especially the Driver's side.

Simple pop out the 'SRS' plastic cover, remove the torx screw.
It is then just held on by a couple...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-17-2018, 11:56 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,582
Posted By BimmerDude11
I don't think I've ever seen the first bending...

I don't think I've ever seen the first bending tool at Harbor Freight before.
Definitely will keep my eye out when I'm there again.

Thank you andrewwynn very informative on getting the lines bent...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-16-2018, 01:07 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,582
Posted By BimmerDude11
No it is functional difference and they are not...

No it is functional difference and they are not interchangeable.
They are 2 different types of connections.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-16-2018, 10:28 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,582
Posted By BimmerDude11
Your plan will work with one caveat. The #2...

Your plan will work with one caveat.
The #2 union is just a normal M12 union.
It's the connection on line #3 (red arrow) that is the special piece that upscales the line to the larger line in...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-15-2018, 10:08 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,582
Posted By BimmerDude11
If I'm not mistaken line #3 is the same diameter...

If I'm not mistaken line #3 is the same diameter as the other small lines. It's just the connector on the end that connects to line #1 that is bigger since line #1 is a M12.

I don't remember using...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-15-2018, 09:10 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,582
Posted By BimmerDude11
Yes line #1 is a M12 and all the other lines are...

Yes line #1 is a M12 and all the other lines are M10.
If the auto shop doesn't have metric unions could try a local hardware store. I think I got mine at Ace Hardware.
Otherwise you could get them...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-13-2018, 12:55 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,582
Posted By BimmerDude11
+1 Andrewwynn I think that thoroughly explains...

+1 Andrewwynn
I think that thoroughly explains why I had such a hard time making my flares.
Definitely will be modifying my tool as well.
Thanks.

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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-13-2018, 10:56 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,582
Posted By BimmerDude11
As long as fluid level was kept up, it should be...

As long as fluid level was kept up, it should be a simple brake bleeding procedure of passenger's rear (furthest away from master cylinder) then driver's rear.

As far as pipe goes, any auto parts...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-12-2018, 06:00 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,582
Posted By BimmerDude11
Sorry I forgot that part. I cut out the...

Sorry I forgot that part.

I cut out the rusted section of lines. Bought a couple sections of line and some male fittings and unions. Used a bubble flare tool to redo the ends I cut on the car...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-12-2018, 03:01 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,582
Posted By BimmerDude11
My guess would be the brake lines that go to the...

My guess would be the brake lines that go to the rear.

Under the X5 underneath the driver's door, remove the plastic cover. The lines bend from vertical to horizontal to the rear. Between there...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-05-2018, 09:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,197
Posted By BimmerDude11
Box end wrenches and angled crows feet are what...

Box end wrenches and angled crows feet are what made this job possible without taking off any suspension pieces, axles, or engine mounts. Still a very tight fit.

The oil gasket behind the...
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