Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-27-2017, 12:20 AM
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-08-2017, 08:10 PM
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Well, time for an update here.
To make a...
Well, time for an update here.
To make a long story short, the guy that sold me the transmission flat out ripped me off, no way around it. He repeatedly told me time after time that it was...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-08-2017, 04:02 PM
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Replies: 10
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In that case if the paint looks glossy and not...
In that case if the paint looks glossy and not all hazy, dull, or zebra striped from a rotary polisher then I would just call it good. I have had a LOT of great turnarounds with a product called HD...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-08-2017, 02:56 PM
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-01-2016, 07:01 AM
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Replies: 39
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No crack on the input shaft, just the way the...
No crack on the input shaft, just the way the light is shining on it, thanks for point that out though as I would have missed it if it was!
I will be using the HD drum for this transmission. I...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-29-2016, 09:18 PM
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Replies: 39
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More work done!
I reassembled the trans I...
More work done!
I reassembled the trans I had installed and taken apart, we will call this one trans #2, with the original trans being trans #1. I wanted to get all the pieces back together in #2...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-27-2016, 07:04 PM
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Replies: 39
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-27-2016, 06:25 PM
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Replies: 39
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Finally an update here! :rofl:
I've been...
Finally an update here! :rofl:
I've been quite busy with work and family time, don't need the X5 until snow anyway so it's been on the back burner a bit. Finally had some time to dig into it...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-24-2016, 03:17 PM
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Replies: 168
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-24-2016, 01:23 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 5,255
Yup, you're right, I just missed the post.
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Yup, you're right, I just missed the post.
On the topic though, just to make sure, how long was the battery disconnected for? I hate to keep pushing the battery but I just want to make sure all...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-24-2016, 10:25 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 5,255
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-23-2016, 09:56 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 5,255
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-23-2016, 12:21 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 5,255
I have a Tech 2 also, it is actually the...
I have a Tech 2 also, it is actually the dealership diagnostic tool used by all GM dealerships until recent years, nothing better out there though for older GM vehicles ~2013 and older.
Hopefully...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-23-2016, 10:13 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 5,255
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-20-2016, 08:24 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,530
It definitely won't handle as well with winter...
It definitely won't handle as well with winter tires as it would with summer tires.... on dry warm pavement... where snow tires are not designed for. They are designed for use in snow and with that...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-17-2016, 06:55 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 7,039
Just remembered something.
When I pulled the...
Just remembered something.
When I pulled the transfer case off the input shaft for the transfer case came halfway out of the case. I was able to get it back in place as far as I could tell, any...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-17-2016, 04:18 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 7,039
There is absolutely no doubt that the problem...
There is absolutely no doubt that the problem lies in the transmission, I never suspected anything else other then maybe a fault code which wouldn't matter. The question is where in the transmission...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-17-2016, 12:22 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 7,039
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-16-2016, 01:18 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 7,039
Exactly, no reverse even up in the air but...
Exactly, no reverse even up in the air but forward gears are fine. Definitely not a transfer case issue, no way possible I could even see a transfer case working in drive but not reverse, and yes,...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-16-2016, 10:48 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 7,039
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-14-2016, 09:10 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 7,039
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-14-2016, 07:44 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 7,039
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-14-2016, 03:36 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 7,039
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-14-2016, 10:37 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 7,039
Thank you Phil, I have read countless posts on...
Thank you Phil, I have read countless posts on these transmissions with your input and it really shows you know what you're talking about, I was hoping you would jump in!
Have you ever known one...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-14-2016, 06:28 AM
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Replies: 39
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I was assured it worked, from a very reputable...
I was assured it worked, from a very reputable shop in a good area known for working on BMWs, got the trans for much cheaper then most I have seen though. If it turns out to be an internal failure I...
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