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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-16-2020, 07:27 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,571
Posted By chedeng
Nice :thumbup:

Nice :thumbup:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-16-2020, 01:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,605
Posted By chedeng
Thanks andrewwynn for your input. I included...

Thanks andrewwynn for your input.

I included the 1/4 tank statement to convey to everyone that lack of fuel level did not contribute to premature failure of the pump.

Its confirmed pump is bad...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-16-2020, 10:12 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,605
Posted By chedeng
Don't want to start a new thread so apologize in...

Don't want to start a new thread so apologize in reviving an old one. Just want to have folks here to consider getting genuine BMW part if budget allows it.

The original pump went out (@173K) so I...
Forum: Other BMWs 09-20-2019, 01:28 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,780
Posted By chedeng
2000 BMW 528i Wagon Project Car

Hi fellow BMW owners, I am a current '01 E53 with manual transmission.

Just want to introduce the car. I will visit/join more focused forums for this car.

Recently acquired this 2000 BMW 528i...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-11-2019, 09:36 PM
Replies: 17,640
Views: 3,761,597
Posted By chedeng
Hey, andrewwynn, you exactly described my car's...

Hey, andrewwynn, you exactly described my car's behavior. The lifter tick happens when it is really cold / winter in NY. It makes that cringing sound for about 5 seconds until oil gets to the top of...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-20-2019, 12:45 AM
Replies: 17,640
Views: 3,761,597
Posted By chedeng
2001 BMW X5 3.0i 5MT with 204k miles. Replaced...

2001 BMW X5 3.0i 5MT with 204k miles. Replaced front wheel bearings.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-18-2019, 07:59 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,556
Posted By chedeng
Thanks Crowz and Andrewwynn. That's how I...

Thanks Crowz and Andrewwynn. That's how I installed the bearing. I just finished front right side. The left side will be for tomorrow.

While I was removing the old bearing using my 20-ton press, I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-18-2019, 02:21 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,556
Posted By chedeng
I am already doing the front bearings right now...

I am already doing the front bearings right now on my 2001 BMW X5 3.0i. I got the FAG bearings. Is there an orientation on how to install the bearings?

Looking at one bearing, I see a black band...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-24-2019, 09:40 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,556
Posted By chedeng
I am also due for front wheel bearings soon. My...

I am also due for front wheel bearings soon. My plan is to remove the hubs and use my recently acquired 20-ton press (HF special) to press the bearings in/out.


"The only additional cost is the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-24-2019, 08:47 AM
Replies: 17,640
Views: 3,761,597
Posted By chedeng
Yesterday, wipers stopped working. I can see it...

Yesterday, wipers stopped working. I can see it moving a bit so I knew motor was good. Today, I searched for possible cause. True enough, it was the one of the trio bolts (bottom one) that holds the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-23-2019, 12:13 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,556
Posted By chedeng
If you decide to replace the bearings again, are...

If you decide to replace the bearings again, are you staying with the same brand? Which one did you use; OEM or aftermarket (FAG, Ruville SKF)?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-20-2019, 02:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,412
Posted By chedeng
I am not hating. I got them shadow lights myself.

I am not hating. I got them shadow lights myself.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-24-2019, 10:09 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,103
Posted By chedeng
Surprisingly, my schedule is open this coming...

Surprisingly, my schedule is open this coming Saturday. I will be there.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-24-2019, 09:46 PM
Replies: 17,640
Views: 3,761,597
Posted By chedeng
A Meet? When/Where?

A Meet? When/Where?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-24-2019, 08:37 PM
Replies: 17,640
Views: 3,761,597
Posted By chedeng
Hahaha, it’s clean now. The fix cost me $3 and...

Hahaha, it’s clean now. The fix cost me $3 and and I do believe will outlast life of the car. I am not blaming the gas pedal design since it lasted 199k miles before breaking.

If I do not have to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-24-2019, 12:00 PM
Replies: 17,640
Views: 3,761,597
Posted By chedeng
Accelerator pedal broke at the base. Went to Home...

Accelerator pedal broke at the base. Went to Home Depot and bought the smallest hinges and eight (8) nuts/bolts and fix it as shown. Got the idea from one of the BMW forums.

BTW, there is a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-17-2019, 09:53 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,121
Posted By chedeng
I can't really say if manifolds can be removed...

I can't really say if manifolds can be removed with studs still in the head. Maybe others can chime in who have done the same job.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-17-2019, 09:29 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,121
Posted By chedeng
See replies in red

See replies in red
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-14-2019, 02:36 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,121
Posted By chedeng
Both of my cats were gone getting both P0420 and...

Both of my cats were gone getting both P0420 and P0430 codes. I posted on thread #20 on how to remove the cats.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-18-2018, 10:34 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,595
Posted By chedeng
There's a possibility, SRS module is at fault...

There's a possibility, SRS module is at fault here. Those first two codes; Power Supply and Internal Control Fault point to SRS module as the problem here and erasing the codes, they will just come...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-26-2018, 04:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,033
Posted By chedeng
Seller info sent via e-mail

Seller info sent via e-mail
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-26-2018, 08:20 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,033
Posted By chedeng
I watched a few youtube videos in reprogramming...

I watched a few youtube videos in reprogramming EEPROM and very interesting indeed that you can actually fix these things. The hardest part is to get a "clean" code and have the proper setup to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-26-2018, 07:33 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,033
Posted By chedeng
I also have the older version (2.6) on my 2001 X5...

I also have the older version (2.6) on my 2001 X5 3.0i. Three modules to find a good working one. The seller is based in Europe and he/she followed through in getting me the working module. As you...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-24-2018, 08:17 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,033
Posted By chedeng
I will put in my 2 cents regarding airbag light...

I will put in my 2 cents regarding airbag light since I have experienced this myself.

I have the same airbag light with the code F0 [240] Internal control unit fault. I also have another code...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-24-2018, 07:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,147
Posted By chedeng
All, I appreciate all the tips/comments...

All,

I appreciate all the tips/comments provided.

I finally had a chance to look into this problem this past weekend. I removed the caliper and saw the rubber boot that protects the piston came...
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