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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-06-2024, 07:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,781
Posted By Westlotorn
A not so nice follow up, the cam code came back,...

A not so nice follow up, the cam code came back, dang, I thought it was fixed. Code 2B65 reads DME Camshaft Sensor 2 Exhaust P0390.

Separately and maybe the cause of this??? Also have code...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-04-2024, 03:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,781
Posted By Westlotorn
2008 X5 4.8L N62 Vanos repair

I did not see many threads on this issue so I wanted to share and hope it helps others.

My 2008 X5 4.8L with 136,000 miles had a check engine light. I scanned the car, it said my Bank 2 exhaust...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-04-2023, 02:29 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 77,220
Posted By Westlotorn
X5only, curious how many miles on your engine...

X5only, curious how many miles on your engine when you changed the Valve Stem Seals.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-02-2023, 03:41 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 77,220
Posted By Westlotorn
Before tearing into valve stem seals check the...

Before tearing into valve stem seals check the intake manifold for Oil inside, check the crankcase ventilation hose where it plugs into the front of the intake manifold. If they are wet with oil...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-25-2021, 03:44 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 56,012
Posted By Westlotorn
Glad you got it fixed, the hard to reach bolts...

Glad you got it fixed, the hard to reach bolts make me mad at the engineers. They did not even consider the repair person when building this car. They drive top notch but not easy to fix.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-25-2021, 02:06 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 56,012
Posted By Westlotorn
Use a torque wrench on another bolt to get a feel...

Use a torque wrench on another bolt to get a feel for how tight it is when using the wrench you are forced to use in the tight space available to you. Torque a bolt to spec, use your actual wrench...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-19-2021, 02:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,979
Posted By Westlotorn
My wife took our 2008 X5 to the car wash...

My wife took our 2008 X5 to the car wash yesterday, the car had been sitting for a couple weeks so the battery was probably low, AGM battery. Started and drove fine to the car wash, started and...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-16-2020, 02:26 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 90,603
Posted By Westlotorn
I sealed my original valley pan with rubberized...

I sealed my original valley pan with rubberized Silicone sold as “The Right Stuff”. I cleaned out the original factory seal and used The Right Stuff in its place. You would need to allow it time to...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-23-2019, 04:01 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 65,228
Posted By Westlotorn
If you did not get it to clear out from above I...

If you did not get it to clear out from above I suggest you go back and try some more. I think to clear the bottom you have to take part of the fender apart on an X5 for access. I would work a long...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-17-2019, 07:44 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 65,228
Posted By Westlotorn
Thanks to all above for the tips provided. My...

Thanks to all above for the tips provided. My 2008 E70 X5 4.8L flooded twice recently.
Dchang0, your situation was similar to mine. Pass side almost completely plugged and the drivers side was...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-18-2019, 02:42 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 77,220
Posted By Westlotorn
Glad you got yours fixed. Aren't these x5's fun...

Glad you got yours fixed. Aren't these x5's fun to work on! Great car, not easy to work on.

The FIRST thing to check for anyone considering this job is the vent hoses where they enter the front of...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-02-2018, 10:29 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 191,556
Posted By Westlotorn
12.7 to 12.9 is common with a new battery. The...

12.7 to 12.9 is common with a new battery. The battery has 6 cells inside. Each is supposed to provide 2.1 V. 2.1 x 6 + 12.6V. That is why they say 12.6 is a fully charged battery. In fact as noted a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-01-2018, 02:04 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 77,220
Posted By Westlotorn
The vacuum pump has two seals, an inner and an...

The vacuum pump has two seals, an inner and an outer that can leak, both are O'Rings. The part numbers are shown in this forum but I don't have them handy. One is available at the BMW dealer but...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-01-2018, 03:00 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 77,220
Posted By Westlotorn
Nice work, I am glad this may save you money and...

Nice work, I am glad this may save you money and time.
IF your intake is wet with oil you have a air leak allowing that to happen.
I can't say where your air leak is but any place in the engine...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-31-2018, 02:13 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 191,556
Posted By Westlotorn
Reading some of the posts above I think there are...

Reading some of the posts above I think there are some misconceptions.
The Amp Hours are important so you have reserve capacity, these cars draw a lot of power and can drain a lesser battery.
The...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-31-2018, 01:40 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 77,220
Posted By Westlotorn
I see a couple people have changed the valve stem...

I see a couple people have changed the valve stem seals. Did you look inside the intake manifold prior to doing this job to see if you really needed Valve stem seals?
If your intake was wet with...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-13-2018, 06:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,003
Posted By Westlotorn
I just replaced both of my rear air springs with...

I just replaced both of my rear air springs with the Arnott bags.
Information on this forum certainly saved me time and energy.

Tips I would pass on.

I jacked up the rear of the car,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-09-2018, 06:32 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 77,220
Posted By Westlotorn
Valve stem seals cause smoke on start up because...

Valve stem seals cause smoke on start up because oil sitting on the top of the valve stem will drip down past the intake valve into the cyl head chamber where it burns on start up. This happens with...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-07-2018, 01:50 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 77,220
Posted By Westlotorn
I have not been on this site for a long time and...

I have not been on this site for a long time and I am amazed that guys are still targeting the valve stem seals and exhaust guides as the main cause of oil leaks.
There is good information already...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-14-2017, 02:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,129
Posted By Westlotorn
Just pull off your vent hose where it enters the...

Just pull off your vent hose where it enters the intake manifold. If it has oil in it you have air leaks. You can find out where later. #1 before beating a dead horse check to see if your intake...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-12-2017, 08:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,555
Posted By Westlotorn
I had the same issue with our E70, 2008 4.8L,...

I had the same issue with our E70, 2008 4.8L, every year since 2012 I added Freon in the spring and it was good for the summer but not working again by the following Spring. Always the pass side not...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-12-2017, 08:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,129
Posted By Westlotorn
Take a few moments and read the notes from this...

Take a few moments and read the notes from this forum under Westlotorn. They might show you the problem is not valve stem seals.

2004 x5 smoking out exhaust - Bimmerfest - BMW Forums...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-22-2017, 07:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,555
Posted By Westlotorn
Our 2008 X5 4.8L had the same issue the last 4...

Our 2008 X5 4.8L had the same issue the last 4 years, each year I added a little Freon. I just inserted a thermometer in the Pass side vents and added Freon very slowly, stopping frequently until I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-22-2017, 06:30 PM
Replies: 258
Views: 322,799
Posted By Westlotorn
Those having harsh downshifts and odd shifting...

Those having harsh downshifts and odd shifting should look into air leaks in the PCV system. Positive crankshaft ventilation. There are hoses that feed from your valve covers into the intake...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-24-2017, 08:58 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 56,012
Posted By Westlotorn
I just installed a new AC compressor in January. ...

I just installed a new AC compressor in January. I hope it is still good. It was blowing cold when she left.
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