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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-02-2020, 09:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,775
Posted By Baby Unicorn Taco
This may be covered under a recall on your X5. ...

This may be covered under a recall on your X5.


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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-11-2020, 09:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,216
Posted By Baby Unicorn Taco
Delete all paired devices from your I-drive. Then...

Delete all paired devices from your I-drive. Then reconnect whatever you actively use. Sometimes this fixes the SOS failure malfunction you are talking about.


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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-06-2020, 09:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,391
Posted By Baby Unicorn Taco
N62 engine bad valve cover

The n62 valve cover is a bit more robust than some other models. Warping is not as common. I have heard many times of the n62 valve covers having to be redone because of it not seating right, the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-02-2020, 07:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,498
Posted By Baby Unicorn Taco
Engine oil level fault help please.

Did it say the engine oil was over filled before the oil change, after, or both? The dipstick is your friend. I believe the best practice for an oil change is to fill to 1/2-2/3 on the min to max,...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-29-2020, 08:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,583
Posted By Baby Unicorn Taco
Are you using the little flags to identify TDC?...

Are you using the little flags to identify TDC? Or are you using air? I think most prefer the rope method over air.


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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-29-2020, 08:15 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 15,295
Posted By Baby Unicorn Taco
#8 and #10 can create noises when they...

#8 and #10 can create noises when they deteriorate. One thing I didn’t see mentioned yet is engine mounts. Worn engine mounts can creak and clunk.


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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-27-2020, 06:35 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,760
Posted By Baby Unicorn Taco
Xoutpost is buggy. It only lets me reply by...

Xoutpost is buggy. It only lets me reply by quoting a specific response. It won’t let me just type in the reply box. Most times I try to post or reply with an attached picture it tells me “We have a...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-26-2020, 10:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,760
Posted By Baby Unicorn Taco
Why won’t Xoutpost.com let me post pictures?

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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-26-2020, 10:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,566
Posted By Baby Unicorn Taco
E70 220A Alternator

The alternator is not hard to replace. As for oil. My alternator had oil pouring all over it from several leaks. 15,000 miles ago I used two cans of CRC electrical cleaner on it to make it shiny and...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-26-2020, 10:11 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,655
Posted By Baby Unicorn Taco
Have you scanned your battery for the recent...

Have you scanned your battery for the recent charging? That should tell you a good story. You sure your alternator is original?


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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-26-2020, 10:09 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,886
Posted By Baby Unicorn Taco
Carly can do it. Most decent BMW scanners can. My...

Carly can do it. Most decent BMW scanners can. My Autophix es910 does it and was $90. I’m interested to hear why and what you are replacing.


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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-26-2020, 06:43 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,893
Posted By Baby Unicorn Taco
I might be a little overkill but I will carry a...

I might be a little overkill but I will carry a quart of oil, tire plug kit, air pump, some coolant or distilled water, some tools, a jack, and a spare ignition coil. Then before I go I check tires,...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-25-2020, 06:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 886
Posted By Baby Unicorn Taco
Yes. That’s what I’m talking about. It’s a...

Yes. That’s what I’m talking about. It’s a popular alteration to that bolt. Just be sure not to cut anything else around it. With the fan removed there should be enough room for you. I believe those...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-24-2020, 06:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 886
Posted By Baby Unicorn Taco
I think you are posting on another forum as well....

I think you are posting on another forum as well. Use a Dremel and cut a slit in the upside down bolt. That way you can use a flathead to turn its. With the fan out you have room just take it slow...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-24-2020, 06:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,583
Posted By Baby Unicorn Taco
Most people use a Dremel with a disk to cut a...

Most people use a Dremel with a disk to cut a slit in the bottom of that bolt. Then you can use a flathead on that bolt.


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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-03-2020, 08:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 933
Posted By Baby Unicorn Taco
If you can’t lift the valve cover up enough to...

If you can’t lift the valve cover up enough to get your fingers in you may need to make more room. A rubber mallet came in handy.


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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-03-2020, 11:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,583
Posted By Baby Unicorn Taco
The mechanical AC tensioner has two torx bolts....

The mechanical AC tensioner has two torx bolts. One is upside down. I’m guessing you loosened the front one to get the pulley to slope forward but didn’t touch the upside down one? Most people Dremel...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-30-2020, 10:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,888
Posted By Baby Unicorn Taco
The E70 weighs more than the 5,000lb limit that...

The E70 weighs more than the 5,000lb limit that this jack is capable off. You need to look elsewhere.


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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-25-2020, 09:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,985
Posted By Baby Unicorn Taco
I replied on the “other” forum as well. 4.8i is...

I replied on the “other” forum as well. 4.8i is reliable when maintained and fun to drive but you have to put in a lot of time as a diy mechanic to keep it that way. I have almost 170,000 miles on...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-16-2020, 04:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,172
Posted By Baby Unicorn Taco
That hose likes to start expanding and bubble a...

That hose likes to start expanding and bubble a little bit where it meets the radiator over time. A good preventative replacement part as it ages. Glad it was fairly minor.


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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-07-2020, 08:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,807
Posted By Baby Unicorn Taco
You can always post on the E70 owner Facebook...

You can always post on the E70 owner Facebook page. You will get responses. Might find someone who did it.


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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-07-2020, 07:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,807
Posted By Baby Unicorn Taco
3.0 Motor Mount help

Yeah. I’m starting to question whether it’s motor mounts of another issue on my 4.8i.

OP, make sure you are sure that your motor mounts need replacing. I’m starting to question a couple other...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-07-2020, 04:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,807
Posted By Baby Unicorn Taco
Have you entered your vehicle into...

Have you entered your vehicle into https://www.newtis.info? If you do you will be able to search “engine mount” in the search bar and find your instructions after you choose your specific vehicle or...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-06-2020, 10:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,940
Posted By Baby Unicorn Taco
BMW X5 e70 4.8i Valve cover gaskets replament

This is very true. I spent an hour fishing out broken grommet pieces. Used long q tips with a little grease on the tip. I was lucky to not have any codes after all of this work except I did miss...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-06-2020, 10:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,940
Posted By Baby Unicorn Taco
I edited my post to add my very long thread of...

I edited my post to add my very long thread of mine from another forum. Check it out. It should help. Lots of pictures.


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