Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-11-2018, 12:05 AM
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Replies: 8
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Hey guys, similar thing when I bought my 4.6is...
Hey guys, similar thing when I bought my 4.6is X5, was never wowed by it by performance during the test drive but I believed in it :-) On the way home at high RPMs the check engine flickered and the...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-10-2018, 11:53 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 16,733
Sway bar difference
Tested the 4.6IS without the sway bar and my first thought was cant wait to put this back on LOL. Dips in corners as expected, I m not sure what the stock thickness is on the 4.6is but it s there for...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-10-2018, 11:45 PM
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Replies: 70
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e53 sway bar installation
So I did a full rebuild and dropped the sub frame and motor assembly and my dumbass mounted the sway bar under the frame instead of over it... i took it off 7 month ago and didnt put the under...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-10-2018, 11:36 PM
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Replies: 60
Views: 9,837
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-10-2018, 11:23 PM
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Replies: 60
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Loud Tapping Bank 1 FIXED (for how long??)
Ok so it s been a while..After putting it all back together, I ended up having a loud exhaust leak and a p0032 (if i remember) code which is over-advance cam on bank 2 right off the start. reset came...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-04-2018, 09:00 AM
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Replies: 60
Views: 9,837
So after removing the motor, trans rebuilt and...
So after removing the motor, trans rebuilt and xcase chain replaced along with 200+ parts replaced it s all back together. Started it last week and loud tapping seems gone yeah!! But i have an...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
04-17-2018, 09:47 PM
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Replies: 60
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Well well well... parts arrived today yay!...
Well well well... parts arrived today yay! Rebuilt the transfer case with seals and chain. Now the tranny had a hardshift from 2 to 1.. so decided to send it iff to get checked while out. Simple...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
04-08-2018, 11:49 AM
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Replies: 60
Views: 9,837
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
04-08-2018, 12:09 AM
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Replies: 60
Views: 9,837
Loud Tapping Bank 1
I m back after many months but I found the issue:wow::popcorn:... Finally took the heads off, was expecting a clogged check valved on Bank 1 but the one on Bank 2 was stuck open with a piece of chain...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-29-2017, 06:56 PM
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Replies: 60
Views: 9,837
SO.... I was able to reach the plug on the back...
SO.... I was able to reach the plug on the back of the head on BANK2 I was getting 45psi at 2k rpm so all good, not surprising since that side doesn't tic. Still don't know why no pressure on Bank1....
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-17-2017, 10:56 AM
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Replies: 60
Views: 9,837
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-16-2017, 09:35 PM
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Replies: 60
Views: 9,837
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-16-2017, 08:42 PM
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Replies: 60
Views: 9,837
Yeah and drained the oil in a white cup to see...
Yeah and drained the oil in a white cup to see what would come out of that tap but dribble drible barely feeling pulsations using my thumb to build pressure. So very low. Explaines why the tapping...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-16-2017, 06:20 PM
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Replies: 60
Views: 9,837
Quick update: removed the hex screw behind the...
Quick update: removed the hex screw behind the head, screwed in a fitting and a hose to a gauge. No oil pressure at idle or rpm. Disconnected the gauge and see if oil flow present... oil coming out...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-14-2017, 08:08 PM
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Replies: 60
Views: 9,837
Well well well, thinking the problem was in the...
Well well well, thinking the problem was in the head I should have looked at this sooner. there is a check valve on the block going to the head on either side. I also found a hex plug on the back of...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-14-2017, 03:41 PM
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Replies: 60
Views: 9,837
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-14-2017, 03:07 PM
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Replies: 60
Views: 9,837
I don t have INPA only a code reader :-( Seem...
I don t have INPA only a code reader :-( Seem like there is plenty of power when I push the gas...so I m assuming even of over retarded it must me working. Dunno know at this point this is crazy!!
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-14-2017, 02:40 PM
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Replies: 60
Views: 9,837
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-14-2017, 02:34 PM
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Replies: 60
Views: 9,837
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-14-2017, 02:26 PM
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Replies: 60
Views: 9,837
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-14-2017, 02:17 PM
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Replies: 60
Views: 9,837
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-14-2017, 09:03 AM
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Replies: 60
Views: 9,837
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-13-2017, 08:20 PM
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Replies: 60
Views: 9,837
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-13-2017, 06:53 PM
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Replies: 60
Views: 9,837
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-13-2017, 06:44 PM
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Replies: 60
Views: 9,837
Well oil pressure checks out : 4.5psi to 65psu....
Well oil pressure checks out : 4.5psi to 65psu. So the issue is past the oil pump and oil passage is restricted on the way to ban1. But where? I check the check valve behind the solenoid. Anyone has...
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