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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-20-2026, 11:30 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 24,921
Posted By Fifty150hs
I'll kick in $50. I agree with you. There are...

I'll kick in $50. I agree with you. There are so few of us that take good care of these trucks it kills me to see someone sell one as well cared for as OB's. You could eat off the underside of his...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-19-2026, 10:31 AM
Replies: 17,763
Views: 4,175,466
Posted By Fifty150hs
2. is the level sensor for the headlights. The...

2. is the level sensor for the headlights. The bar should connect to an arm on a box mounted at the end of the control arm where it connects to the subframe.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-09-2026, 10:11 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,153
Posted By Fifty150hs
Excellent suggestion!

Excellent suggestion!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-09-2026, 12:40 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,153
Posted By Fifty150hs
Dang OB. I just dropped $2k for a used engine...

Dang OB. I just dropped $2k for a used engine with only 60k miles on it. Surely new cats aren't that much are they? I hate to see a really nice well cared for X like yours go to someone that...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-08-2026, 01:13 PM
Replies: 1,144
Views: 278,021
Posted By Fifty150hs
WOW!

WOW!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-04-2026, 03:51 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,972
Posted By Fifty150hs
Bad MAF possibly?

Bad MAF possibly?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-03-2026, 09:59 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,972
Posted By Fifty150hs
I hate to say it but, plug your symptoms and...

I hate to say it but, plug your symptoms and other information into ChatGPT. I resisted, but finally broke down a few months ago. I've found it to be very helpful with troubleshooting problems.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-29-2026, 08:14 PM
Replies: 17,763
Views: 4,175,466
Posted By Fifty150hs
Any idea what the cam journals might look like...

Any idea what the cam journals might look like with that much mileage?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-29-2026, 10:25 AM
Replies: 17,763
Views: 4,175,466
Posted By Fifty150hs
Since I've already bought a "new" engine, I think...

Since I've already bought a "new" engine, I think I'm going to move forward with that. My existing engine has almost 300k miles on it. No telling what the bottom end looks like. I may rebuild it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-28-2026, 11:49 PM
Replies: 17,763
Views: 4,175,466
Posted By Fifty150hs
Finally got a leak down tester and put it on my...

Finally got a leak down tester and put it on my X. Found out what I thought was a ring problem is actually a blown head gasket. Only blown between cylinders 2 and 3 and doesn't involve the water...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-28-2026, 11:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 541
Posted By Fifty150hs
I think there's still an open recall for that...

I think there's still an open recall for that problem.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-24-2026, 06:40 PM
Replies: 17,763
Views: 4,175,466
Posted By Fifty150hs
Nothing lasts a lifetime. The Max 2k is a two...

Nothing lasts a lifetime. The Max 2k is a two part clear. Can has two separate compartments that you combine by pushing a button in on the bottom of the can. Essentially the same clear coat they...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-24-2026, 10:31 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,273
Posted By Fifty150hs
Actually not too difficult a job. Trickiest...

Actually not too difficult a job. Trickiest thing is getting the nut off the support bracket for the manifold where it attaches to the block. I use an extra long extension to get a socket on it. ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-23-2026, 11:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,273
Posted By Fifty150hs
Brake fluid isn't green. Or blue for that matter.

Brake fluid isn't green. Or blue for that matter.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-23-2026, 11:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,273
Posted By Fifty150hs
Not an easy fix. Sounds like the one or both of...

Not an easy fix. Sounds like the one or both of the plastic pipes under the intake are probably leaking. When I changed mine at around 250k miles, part of the pipe that inserts into the head was...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-23-2026, 11:28 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,571
Posted By Fifty150hs
I tried that, but at the point I tried it the...

I tried that, but at the point I tried it the gasket was hard as a rock. When I did the OPG change the rubber was falling off the metal part in chips.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-23-2026, 11:17 PM
Replies: 17,763
Views: 4,175,466
Posted By Fifty150hs
2K is the way to go.

2K is the way to go.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-17-2026, 12:19 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,571
Posted By Fifty150hs
You'll need to drop the subframe to do your OPG. ...

You'll need to drop the subframe to do your OPG. It's a bitch of a job.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-16-2026, 12:23 PM
Replies: 672
Views: 135,487
Posted By Fifty150hs
I haven't heard. Was just looking for an option...

I haven't heard. Was just looking for an option that might be better than coolant. Its maybe the same thing as water wetter?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-16-2026, 12:10 PM
Replies: 672
Views: 135,487
Posted By Fifty150hs
What about this stuff: ...

What about this stuff: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/evn-ec53001?srsltid=AfmBOop6FAYVDot3qFPTD5IO4gjsX4l-QNDPN5Ce3N_eHiODYjfApZAkqO8#overview
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-10-2026, 10:32 AM
Replies: 17,763
Views: 4,175,466
Posted By Fifty150hs
I recommend against the Febi carriers. I don't...

I recommend against the Febi carriers. I don't know if it is just my X or others have had the same issue, but the socket on the Febi carriers that snaps onto the ball on the operating rod is either...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-09-2026, 12:27 PM
Replies: 672
Views: 135,487
Posted By Fifty150hs
Well that sucks

Well that sucks
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-07-2026, 12:52 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,571
Posted By Fifty150hs
If you aren't trying to save the axle shaft, cut...

If you aren't trying to save the axle shaft, cut it off so you can get a bearing puller on it. An alternative if you want to save the shaft is to get all thread rods to extend the puller reach.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-06-2026, 11:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 915
Posted By Fifty150hs
Problem with the genuine BMW floor mats that are...

Problem with the genuine BMW floor mats that are available, they're only available in anthracite. I have a beige interior.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-06-2026, 11:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 386
Posted By Fifty150hs
Looks cool, but as far as I can tell its metric...

Looks cool, but as far as I can tell its metric only. I too have an Avin head unit and it works great.
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