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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-20-2021, 07:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,998
Posted By jabstick420
thanks for the response! Any way to verify this...

thanks for the response!
Any way to verify this before attempting repair?
if it is the diff. any problem with leaving the transfer case unplugged and driving RWD
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-20-2021, 07:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,998
Posted By jabstick420
any way that this could be caused by the...

any way that this could be caused by the driveshaft?

i had read that the splined end going into the TC can get stripped

not sure if that would cause these exact issues though
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-20-2021, 07:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,998
Posted By jabstick420
assuming some internal issue with the diff: ...

assuming some internal issue with the diff:

is it possible to reproduce the sound with wheels in the air?

i tried this test and there was no weird sounds.

another post reported similar...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-20-2021, 06:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,998
Posted By jabstick420
i suspected wheel bearings since they are...

i suspected wheel bearings since they are original at 235,000miles

BUT, unplugging the transfer case eliminates the noise completely
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-20-2021, 05:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,998
Posted By jabstick420
Help: Is it front differential or transfer case or driveshaft?

Happy holidays folks!!

2006 x5 4.4L e53

Recently had some road noise only with foot off the accelerator

Sounds like whirring tire noise

Unplugging the transfer case resolved the noise.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-07-2020, 05:02 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 23,914
Posted By jabstick420
question about the profile gasket between oil pan and diff

looking at the diagrams on realoem, it looks like there is a profile gasket between the oil pan and the diff.

my question is in regards to the tapered metal ring listed with the o-ring. #8 on the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-13-2020, 04:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,772
Posted By jabstick420
i found a good write-up by SlickGT1 any...

i found a good write-up by SlickGT1

any other references that you guys found helpful?

thanks for the pics!!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-13-2020, 03:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,772
Posted By jabstick420
gonna tackle this slowly and methodically. ...

gonna tackle this slowly and methodically. probably take 2 weekends.

for now the w123 is my daily... thankfully i did all the major maintenance on the benz already.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-13-2020, 03:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,772
Posted By jabstick420
im already trying to wrap my head around the job ...

im already trying to wrap my head around the job

one thing i dont understand is the bushings that snug the bracket up against the block...

any input on this?

i think there are three bushings...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-13-2020, 03:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,772
Posted By jabstick420
sounds good. thx! didn't want to tackle this...

sounds good. thx!
didn't want to tackle this only to find out its not the alternator bracket
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-13-2020, 02:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,772
Posted By jabstick420
Help ID this crazy oil leak...

Hope you guys can save me some grief by narrowing down this issue...

background: started the car early am to get warmed up before dropping kids at school. come back 5-10 mins later and steady...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-12-2018, 04:04 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,285
Posted By jabstick420
178,000 Valve seals haven't been done. ...

178,000

Valve seals haven't been done.

Smoke on extended idle. Like 10min operating temp

Did PCV with no change.

Usually change oil between 5-7K, haven't had the check oil light
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-01-2018, 12:21 PM
Replies: 1,144
Views: 278,027
Posted By jabstick420
'06 4.4 175,000 miles oil leaks, some smoke...

'06 4.4
175,000 miles
oil leaks, some smoke on extended idle, recent brake booster fail from oil contamination
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-30-2018, 04:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,963
Posted By jabstick420
so it turns out that its not the abs activating. ...

so it turns out that its not the abs activating.

after more research, i pulled the vacuum line from the booster, and sure enough, brown oil residue inside.

i have ordered a new booster, vacuum...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-29-2018, 02:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,963
Posted By jabstick420
no abs fault codes and no dash lights. even...

no abs fault codes and no dash lights.

even cycled the pump, just in case.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-29-2018, 02:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,963
Posted By jabstick420
So, i got the foxwell unit today. Speed...

So, i got the foxwell unit today.

Speed sensors seem fine.

braking is fine until stopped, or close to stopped, then as if it releases and the brake pedal rises.

any other potential areas to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-28-2018, 01:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,963
Posted By jabstick420
tried cleaning the crud off all 4 sensors, and...

tried cleaning the crud off all 4 sensors, and still have this issue. luckily they came out easy and relatively clean except for some build-up on the fronts. The rears looked clean.

Ordered...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-24-2018, 10:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,963
Posted By jabstick420
Any recommendations on scan tool that can show...

Any recommendations on scan tool that can show wheel speed?
I’d rather spend money on a scanner and replace only one sensor
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-24-2018, 10:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,963
Posted By jabstick420
No abs light. It came on when I unplugged...

No abs light.

It came on when I unplugged the front driver side sensor.
But turned off after I plugged it back in.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-24-2018, 04:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,963
Posted By jabstick420
Some readings have suggested pulling the sensors...

Some readings have suggested pulling the sensors and cleaning.

assuming its corrosion or such, would it still be wise to replace these? or do they last indefinately.

thanks,
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-24-2018, 04:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,963
Posted By jabstick420
ABS engages when stopped

Just noticed this a few days ago.

Braking normally, and when I came to a complete stop, the pedal started to rise and the vehicle started inching forward.

It has been happening consistently...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-22-2016, 11:45 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,424
Posted By jabstick420
I don't think bmw anticipated a need for this...

I don't think bmw anticipated a need for this part.

as such, its probably included in the ashtray assembly in case the whole unit is replaced.

if anybody has a spare, I'd be interested.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-22-2016, 10:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,424
Posted By jabstick420
If anybody has an extra working led with the clip...

If anybody has an extra working led with the clip intact

Let me know if you'd sell.

Thanks for looking
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-21-2016, 06:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,424
Posted By jabstick420
Yeah Bmw guy spent an hour on the phone and...

Yeah
Bmw guy spent an hour on the phone and came up short...

Mysterious part. Maybe it's a piece of the ashtray assembly.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-21-2016, 09:56 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,424
Posted By jabstick420
Thx for checking

Thx for checking
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