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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-12-2026, 11:01 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,292
Posted By Bdc101
The Litens website doesn't show any parts for our...

The Litens website doesn't show any parts for our cars.


What do you need to install this one? https://www.bmwdieselparts.com/products/bmw-e70-clutched-alternator-pully?variant=51026059657384
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-09-2025, 12:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,545
Posted By Bdc101
This actually happens more than you expect....

This actually happens more than you expect. Usually the cat gets out from under the car when you start it. You'd have to use some kind of screening to block off all the suspension. Certain cars have...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-03-2025, 03:05 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,292
Posted By Bdc101
I just checked and Valeo is the original...

I just checked and Valeo is the original manufacturer for the 220-amp alternator on my 35d (according to RealOEM).


Part number 12317603775 is the voltage regulator and is only about $60 for a...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-03-2025, 01:45 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,292
Posted By Bdc101
Mine was a Bosch rebuilt unit that failed...

Mine was a Bosch rebuilt unit that failed prematurely, not a new one. Bosch "rebuilt" units are done by some chinese third party under license. The second time I replace it, it was easy to spend a...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-01-2025, 07:23 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,292
Posted By Bdc101
I wouldn't ever buy Bosch again. I did that on my...

I wouldn't ever buy Bosch again. I did that on my E53 and it lasted around 17k miles before it failed.


I was actually just thinking of this for my E70 though. I'm big on preventative...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-08-2025, 12:10 AM
Replies: 1,168
Views: 322,534
Posted By Bdc101
Great, so I only have to worry about the entire...

Great, so I only have to worry about the entire emission system, fuel system, turbos, vacuum system, footwell module, and not the oil system too.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-06-2025, 09:39 PM
Replies: 1,168
Views: 322,534
Posted By Bdc101
The M57 does not have the controlled oil pressure...

The M57 does not have the controlled oil pressure though right? I can't find anything about that in a quick googling.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-02-2025, 02:51 PM
Replies: 1,168
Views: 322,534
Posted By Bdc101
I was actually talking about the part that you...

I was actually talking about the part that you pull to shut the door when you're inside the car -- it was all sticky ever since we got it. Here is the part I bought to fix it, which actually is a...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-01-2025, 06:40 PM
Replies: 1,168
Views: 322,534
Posted By Bdc101
My 35d has been rock solid. I replaced the sticky...

My 35d has been rock solid. I replaced the sticky passenger door handle inner trim with a Cheap Chinese Ebay part for $12.99 and that's pretty much it. It's been a trooper and my family loves it....
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-01-2025, 06:38 PM
Replies: 1,168
Views: 322,534
Posted By Bdc101
Andrew, what took the original motor out? I...

Andrew, what took the original motor out? I haven't logged in and checked this thread in a long time! Geez.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-24-2025, 11:09 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,297
Posted By Bdc101
Super helpful link... to just follow up...

Super helpful link...


to just follow up on my original comment about LL-12, it looks like LL-12 FE is almost exactly the same as LL-04 which might be why the dealer substituted it in my car...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-21-2025, 03:08 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,297
Posted By Bdc101
I believe a higher LL- rating is OK to be...

I believe a higher LL- rating is OK to be substituted for an earlier LL- rating. And there are very few LL-04 (what is specified for my 2012 35d) oils available at reasonable prices so I have used...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-15-2025, 09:13 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,132
Posted By Bdc101
Yes, just at idle in the shop, until it runs out...

Yes, just at idle in the shop, until it runs out and the engine just shuts off.


This was at the Nissan dealership where my brother was a master tech. I used to hang out there on the weekends.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-14-2025, 05:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,132
Posted By Bdc101
This is what they use at the dealer. They pull...

This is what they use at the dealer. They pull the fuel pump fuse, hook this up to the fuel rail, put in a bottle of the same Techron or whatever brand fuel injector cleaner that they sell to put in...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-01-2025, 10:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,744
Posted By Bdc101
Bold of you to assume only ONE thing...

Bold of you to assume only ONE thing parasitically drains these cars ��
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-22-2025, 12:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,045
Posted By Bdc101
Same here except it was just as we headed out on...

Same here except it was just as we headed out on a two hour drive to go camping for a week, and it was my wife's window that fell down and wouldn't come back up. Stopped in the parking lot of a Ray's...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-19-2025, 12:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,045
Posted By Bdc101
The clips are often the only thing that breaks...

The clips are often the only thing that breaks (the link that X5Chemist posted) but you have to buy aftermarket, they're not available from BMW. I used to keep a couple in my garage since I think I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-13-2025, 07:43 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 10,729
Posted By Bdc101
No, fuel will only burn once it has vaporized. It...

No, fuel will only burn once it has vaporized. It may land on the surface of the piston and walls but it vaporizes before it can burn. If there is any liquid fuel left when the flame ignites, the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-11-2025, 05:01 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 10,729
Posted By Bdc101
I think what you are describing as "throttle...

I think what you are describing as "throttle tip-in" I have referred to as "throttle pumps," which is when you dump a bit of extra fuel in when the throttle is being opened rapidly. I don't think it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-11-2025, 04:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 712
Posted By Bdc101
My buddy has an E46 M3 and his 6-speed manual...

My buddy has an E46 M3 and his 6-speed manual transmission failed on him, so he just bought a brand new one for the low low price of about $10,500... so this is a great deal
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-11-2025, 11:17 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,664
Posted By Bdc101
Nice!! Great work

Nice!! Great work
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-06-2025, 10:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,019
Posted By Bdc101
I don't see how there can be any issue with the...

I don't see how there can be any issue with the fan if you can actuate it through INPA. It gets voltage, it turns on, it runs, it seems to me the motor is fine.

One question, since I have never...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-27-2025, 03:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,788
Posted By Bdc101
Did it really get 39.5 mpg over an entire tank?

Did it really get 39.5 mpg over an entire tank?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-24-2025, 10:01 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,664
Posted By Bdc101
Homer gets to be the trailblazer. He will go down...

Homer gets to be the trailblazer. He will go down in history as the poor soul who solved this problem once and for all. Three cheers for Homer!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-24-2025, 10:00 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 17,612
Posted By Bdc101
Where was the aux fan fuse located that you...

Where was the aux fan fuse located that you checked? There is a batch of 2003 model years that had this fuse moved to where it is on the 2004+ models, but the wiring diagrams produced by BMW showed...
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