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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-08-2022, 03:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 869
Posted By nickt5174
LOL just like my n54! I suppose water pump would...

LOL just like my n54! I suppose water pump would be the first place I go. Its the first thing I have replaced on every car so far. The Micky Mouse flange also, those break on every motor. My 335i...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-08-2022, 02:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 869
Posted By nickt5174
New xDrive35i owner

Whats up guys and Gals

Been looking into retiring my old e53 X5 for something a bit newer and I have been considering a 2013 x5 xDrive35i. I have a few different choices as far as color,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-07-2021, 10:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,913
Posted By nickt5174
I just did this what a great idea and the wiper...

I just did this what a great idea and the wiper is cheap to like 10 bucks on ebay
Its great, bravo to the forums for s solid fix.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-15-2020, 06:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,282
Posted By nickt5174
Yeah, and I am sure that Autozone has some sort...

Yeah, and I am sure that Autozone has some sort of warranty that you can use if they do fail prematurely
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-15-2020, 02:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,282
Posted By nickt5174
Shocks and Struts

Just out of curiosity anybody try these cheap ass strut and shock set off ebay?
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-15-2020, 02:09 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,343
Posted By nickt5174
That's the one I used. A lot cheaper then what a...

That's the one I used. A lot cheaper then what a shop would charge you.

Do yourself a favor and buy a 1/2 24mm deep socket and long breaker bar.
That will get you half way there. You will have...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-13-2020, 10:56 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,919
Posted By nickt5174
You don't have to drop the subframe to do this...

You don't have to drop the subframe to do this job. All you have to do is remove the rear wheel and the bushings are right there.

I did mine on the ground with the x5 on jack stands.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-11-2020, 06:00 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,919
Posted By nickt5174
Sorry to say but your wrong on this, the Meyle...

Sorry to say but your wrong on this, the Meyle ones are solid and I only wish I had a picture to post here before I installed them.

The stock ones have a void on on either side where the Meyle...
Forum: BMW SAV Items for Sale 11-10-2020, 11:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,696
Posted By nickt5174
Where are you located?

Where are you located?
Forum: BMW SAV Items for Sale 11-10-2020, 11:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,580
Posted By nickt5174
Where are you located?

Where are you located?
Forum: BMW SAV Items for Sale 11-10-2020, 11:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,735
Posted By nickt5174
is this still available?

is this still available?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-10-2020, 11:12 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,343
Posted By nickt5174
I just did this job and I went with the Meyle. ...

I just did this job and I went with the Meyle. The stock bushings are not solid, the Meyle ones are.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-10-2020, 10:41 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,919
Posted By nickt5174
I just looked at the box and I got the good ones...

I just looked at the box and I got the good ones made in Hamburg Germany.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-10-2020, 10:36 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,919
Posted By nickt5174
Stock Bushings

Look how blown the stock bushing are, all 4 were like that

You see how the stock bushing are not completely solid

The Meyle ones are solid all the way
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-10-2020, 10:24 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,919
Posted By nickt5174
Meyle They are solid rubber bushing, not...

Meyle

They are solid rubber bushing, not like the stock ones
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-10-2020, 10:07 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,919
Posted By nickt5174
Subframe Bushing

I have had this x5 now for about 4 years and ever since i have owned it there was this "thunk" when putting it into revers or drive or when you accelerate, drove me nuts. Indie shops were quoting me...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-22-2020, 03:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,405
Posted By nickt5174
So today I replaced the faulty MAF and cleared...

So today I replaced the faulty MAF and cleared all the codes with my scan tool including the Trans Fail Safe Warning. Drove around for awhile and error did not return. I can't believe that the MAF...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-19-2020, 03:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,405
Posted By nickt5174
Little bit of a thread revival here but I just...

Little bit of a thread revival here but I just recently changed out my starter and had to remove the Throttle Body as well as the intake manifold. After reassembly I have the trans fail safe and my...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-18-2020, 08:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,291
Posted By nickt5174
Just wanted to update this thread, sorry it took...

Just wanted to update this thread, sorry it took awhile guys, I haven't had a need for this car but now my son is back from school and is bugging me to get it running so here we are.

I bought a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-02-2020, 05:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,291
Posted By nickt5174
Thank you for this thought, i agree the solenoid...

Thank you for this thought, i agree the solenoid is not being activated so maybe it's not getting the input voltage it needs.

What could cause the solenoid NOT to be getting the input voltage?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-02-2020, 04:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,291
Posted By nickt5174
Before disassembly ...

Before disassembly
https://photos.app.goo.gl/fXfdSs2d49mHmrjy6

Like an asshole i didnt take a pic of the new starter installed. But as you can see by the picture there isn't much I could have...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-02-2020, 04:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,291
Posted By nickt5174
I am positive it is the stater i hear spinning, i...

I am positive it is the stater i hear spinning, i marked the cooling fan with a pen to see if it would move when I turned the key and it did not, the engine is not turning. If the starter is...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-02-2020, 03:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,291
Posted By nickt5174
Yes The car sat for like 3 months and thats why...

Yes The car sat for like 3 months and thats why the battery died.

I never had an issue with the starter previously it had worked fine up until the car sat.

What information do you think is...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-02-2020, 02:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,291
Posted By nickt5174
Won't start

Hey guys having this issue and hope someone can help. So my x5 has been sitting for awhile and the battery died. So I bought a new battery since it was old anyway and hooked it up, tried to start...
Forum: Parts and Accessories Forum 08-01-2019, 08:42 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,291
Posted By nickt5174
Tail Light

Rear Tail light for sale, I repaired the issue with the lower bulb not working so this unit is fully functional.

If you have the tail light warning on the right side this will fix you problem
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