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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-25-2018, 12:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,255
Posted By Wolfsbain
Thanks, will do.

Thanks, will do.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-25-2018, 12:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,255
Posted By Wolfsbain
My ABS/Speed sensor ring on the hub was missing a...

My ABS/Speed sensor ring on the hub was missing a few pieces and I figured that was the problem (along with the hub not spinning). The ABS sensor part that goes into the steering knuckle was also...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-25-2018, 06:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,255
Posted By Wolfsbain
DSC, ABS, Brake lights on..

Alright, So my DSC 4x4, ABS and Brake lights keep coming on. I changed both front ABS Sensors and had to replace the drivers side hub and the lights are still coming on, just in time for winter!...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-23-2018, 10:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,966
Posted By Wolfsbain
Did it!!

Thanks to you guys, I got the bug to charge at this challange and I succeeded. I would upload a picture but the file is too big. I ended up taking off the steering knuckle just to get at the ball...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-20-2018, 05:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,966
Posted By Wolfsbain
Your picture is really making me want to go at it...

Your picture is really making me want to go at it again! LOL. And making it look easy! LOL
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-20-2018, 05:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,966
Posted By Wolfsbain
:rofl: I'm doing the same thing, I'm on a time...

:rofl: I'm doing the same thing, I'm on a time constraint and have no time to play with it. This will be the 2nd time that this car beat me, and I'm not happy about it!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-20-2018, 04:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,966
Posted By Wolfsbain
Ball Joint fused!

Anybody have any issue removing their (what should be easy) ball joints? Seems like mine have become one with the steering knuckle. The bad ball joints have eaten the hell out of my tires, and I...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-05-2018, 09:36 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,784
Posted By Wolfsbain
Thanks for the YouTube clip, I'll give it a shot....

Thanks for the YouTube clip, I'll give it a shot. I had the car on a charger, but it won't budge, just hear the clicking, and that's with the charger on "Start Mode" after charging it for a while.
...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-01-2018, 07:51 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,784
Posted By Wolfsbain
Battery is good, car just won't start, nothing...

Battery is good, car just won't start, nothing but "clicking" when pushing the button. The links to you tube were a great help, I found someone on it that had the same set up and vehicle and where to...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-28-2018, 08:53 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,784
Posted By Wolfsbain
I know, thank you for that. I would have never...

I know, thank you for that. I would have never know about this electromagnetic brake if it weren't for this forum! My E53 doesn't have this new age stuff, so everyone's help is always appreciated.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-28-2018, 07:31 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,784
Posted By Wolfsbain
Well, after reading and viewing the video links...

Well, after reading and viewing the video links that you guys posted, I went home and took a look. Turns out, the parking brake isn't stuck, we need the brake for the tranny to unlock in order to...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-27-2018, 07:27 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,784
Posted By Wolfsbain
Dead X5, Can't Tow

Hello Gents,

So my mothers 2011 X5 3.5i wont start, battery seems good since everything electronic works, just the car won't start. My father wants to tow it to the shop, but it seems as though...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-23-2018, 08:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,869
Posted By Wolfsbain
Get out of here, Really?!? I know something...

Get out of here, Really?!? I know something wasn't right on the reading! Thanks!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-23-2018, 08:45 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,869
Posted By Wolfsbain
THANK YOU!!! I've been searching for a permanent...

THANK YOU!!! I've been searching for a permanent fix! And same as you, I might as well do the motor mounts and other gaskets, since one side is leaking oil on top of the header as well.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-22-2018, 07:34 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,869
Posted By Wolfsbain
I'm waiting for the hot weather to come back...

I'm waiting for the hot weather to come back before I tackle that leak...not really looking forward to it! But, I plan on taking a week off from work to fix it. Until then, I have time to figure out...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-17-2018, 11:31 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,869
Posted By Wolfsbain
Getting a bit of a read now, but it's odd, one...

Getting a bit of a read now, but it's odd, one one side of the circular reader it reads near full, but on the other side it reads Minimum. Oil light never came on, I have a gasket behind the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-17-2018, 10:36 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,869
Posted By Wolfsbain
No oil read on dip stick

Morning Gents,

So, I just did an oil change on my 2005 4.4i and I added the 8.5 quarts that it needs, but, the dip stick isn't reading any oil! What the hell? Should I add more oil, let the car...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-09-2017, 10:19 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,011
Posted By Wolfsbain
Can I assume that if you are just changing the...

Can I assume that if you are just changing the Alternator you don't have to go through all that mess?[/QUOTE]

I wouldn't think so, since the alternator removal is one of the first things you have...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-09-2017, 09:05 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,011
Posted By Wolfsbain
I forgot to mention, I did read from someone on...

I forgot to mention, I did read from someone on either this forum or another, but one guy welded the holes so that it wouldn't be a problem anymore. I'm thinking of doing this!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-09-2017, 08:57 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,011
Posted By Wolfsbain
Like I kind of eluded to before, personally I...

Like I kind of eluded to before, personally I will clear my whole weekend to do this job. 1 day to tear down and 1 day to put it back together. But, I'm one man, with a floor jack and stands, hand...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-09-2017, 08:54 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,011
Posted By Wolfsbain
Yup, it's behind the Alt. Bracket!

Very Sure! There is sooo much oil right where BMW put that ridiculous hole behind the bracket. The alternator and surrounding area is soaked with oil. I also have a Valve cover leak at the half moon...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-05-2017, 07:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,011
Posted By Wolfsbain
LOL...Thanks.

LOL...Thanks.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-05-2017, 06:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,011
Posted By Wolfsbain
How to remove an alternator bracket from N62 engine

Holy Hell, does anyone have a step by step guide or video on how to remove the Alternator bracket for a 2005 E53 X5 4.4 N62 Engine? I have that dreaded leak and need to get it done ASAP.

Thanks...
Forum: Parts and Accessories Forum 10-21-2017, 01:46 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,859
Posted By Wolfsbain
Colored Halos

Gents,

I'm sure this topic has been discussed once or five times before, but I can't find what I'm looking for in the search. So, without further ado:

I want to change the color of the halos in...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-26-2017, 08:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,538
Posted By Wolfsbain
N62 Engine....

Gents,

I just purchased a 2005 X5 4.4 since my 2003 X5 3.0 was written off as a loss after a collision. The lot dealer said that the head gaskets were changed and that was the only real problem...
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