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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-06-2021, 12:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,918
Posted By msan
I have a 2012 X5 N55 and I had to replace the...

I have a 2012 X5 N55 and I had to replace the lower oil pan gasket in 2020 at around 103k miles. I would recommend buying a Lemforder front suspension arms kit and replace them , bushings will be...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-25-2020, 12:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,689
Posted By msan
The part number did not change. I just bought...

The part number did not change. I just bought mine based on the vendor’s photo. Also Fcp has a generous return policy so I had no worries if it was the old part I could return it.

Another less...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-23-2020, 05:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,689
Posted By msan
Updated Center Partition; part number 51 71 7 169 421

51 71 7 169 421
51717169421

I recently had water leak onto my engine due to the center partition leaking due to poor BMW design. My car had the butyl tape work done already but the water got...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-16-2020, 02:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,049
Posted By msan
Maybe check your oil filter housing and see if...

Maybe check your oil filter housing and see if there is any oil coming from the surround gaskets
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-16-2020, 12:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,942
Posted By msan
My solution for the rear left screw. E10...

My solution for the rear left screw.

E10 socket 3/8 “ -> u joint 3/8” -> adapter to 1/4” -> 1/4” u-joint -> short extension
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-16-2020, 12:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,942
Posted By msan
The paracord trick to get the valve cover removal...

The paracord trick to get the valve cover removal started . Had to unscrew the beauty cover stud first to open up that hole.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-15-2020, 11:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,942
Posted By msan
Ma!n CLS70 I should have listened to you! But I...

Ma!n CLS70 I should have listened to you! But I didn't have 12 of those electrical "caps" handy.....OK so my saga is over....I started Monday night disconnecting the battery. Removed the stuff I...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-13-2020, 08:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 700
Posted By msan
Ok solved the o2 plug . Just needed to stick a...

Ok solved the o2 plug . Just needed to stick a flat head screw driver in and lift up the tab so I could pull out the plug
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-13-2020, 07:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 700
Posted By msan
Also how do you undo these o2 connections?

Also how do you undo these o2 connections?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-13-2020, 06:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 700
Posted By msan
How to open wiring harness holder?

Can someone tel me how to open this up? I want to move the wire harnesses up and away for my valve cover job.

Thanks!!!
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-12-2020, 02:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,942
Posted By msan
Thanks for the pics. Did you have to loosen the...

Thanks for the pics. Did you have to loosen the intake manifold to get that one bolt on the OFH? I saw one video where they loosened int, and other people said you can get at it with a combination...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-12-2020, 01:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,942
Posted By msan
Thanks for the tips. I assume when you say oil...

Thanks for the tips. I assume when you say oil cooler gasket you also did the oil filter housing gasket the same time too? or just the oil cooler gasket?

I'm not looking forward to tackling...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-11-2020, 06:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,942
Posted By msan
2012 X5 35i N55 Valve Cover replacement - Advice and luck appreciated

So...I just finished replacing all the spark plugs and coils due to water intrusion from the center engine partition leaking....a lot of fun that was....

Then, not a few weeks later I realize I...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-04-2017, 06:51 PM
Replies: 1,147
Views: 271,109
Posted By msan
Replaced my transfer case fluid and car runs...

Replaced my transfer case fluid and car runs great, no more slow speed shudder when turning. Also replaced the belt, belt tensioner and pulleys.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-06-2017, 12:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,801
Posted By msan
Thermostat ...

Thermostat
https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/e70-x5-xdrive35i-sav/repair-manuals/11-engine/11-53-thermostat-connections/D3ibA9Y0

Pump...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-31-2017, 08:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,162
Posted By msan
Well I can tell you all five of the slits have a...

Well I can tell you all five of the slits have a corresponding tab in the bumper/grill. You'll just have to feel for them. You can see what it should look like using the passenger side
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-31-2017, 05:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,162
Posted By msan
Funny, mine keeps falling out of the holder on...

Funny, mine keeps falling out of the holder on the driver left side. You can play with it by pulling out the foglight black plastic cover and accessing it from there. I put mine back on 100% but...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-22-2017, 01:26 PM
Replies: 1,147
Views: 271,109
Posted By msan
Removed and replaced the two rear exhaust hangars...

Removed and replaced the two rear exhaust hangars and the nuts. They were heavily rusted. Now onto other components.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-04-2017, 08:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 23,798
Posted By msan
Yes you are correct. 25 NM or 18.5 ft/lbs for...

Yes you are correct. 25 NM or 18.5 ft/lbs for drain bolt and oil filter cap
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-02-2017, 10:37 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 31,881
Posted By msan
Torque spec for fill and drain bolts is 60 Nm or...

Torque spec for fill and drain bolts is 60 Nm or ~44 ft/lbs

Reinforcement plate bolts should be replaced with new and torqued to 54 Nm or ~40 ft/lbs and then a 90 degree rotation

Important!
If...
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