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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-31-2025, 07:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,601
Posted By jfalcon
Not necessarily to hijack the thread but: ...

Not necessarily to hijack the thread but:

Mine has developed an intermittent video (mostly blank) when going into reverse. When it does kick in, sometimes it's fine, sometimes there is static or...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-31-2025, 07:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,528
Posted By jfalcon
What also has me a little tearful is that there...

What also has me a little tearful is that there are two 4.8i E70's of the right years being parted out just across the Canadian border. Getting them imported now that tariffs are now spiked up has...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-31-2025, 07:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,528
Posted By jfalcon
Just pulled the trigger on one for about $800...

Just pulled the trigger on one for about $800 with only 85k on the clock.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-31-2025, 01:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,528
Posted By jfalcon
I did look up the barcode on the old rear diff...

I did look up the barcode on the old rear diff that was on the rear cover and that seems to match up for the 3.91 rear differential - I am assuming that the internals are the different for the 3.91...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-30-2025, 01:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,528
Posted By jfalcon
Swapping rear differential gear ratio sizes...

So, I'm dealing with this rear differential thing. I have a 4.8i that RealOEM says should be a 3.91 gear ratio according to the VIN. I couldn't find any images of one that have show the same...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-29-2025, 11:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 581
Posted By jfalcon
From the otherside... ...

From the otherside...

https://i.postimg.cc/4nx84wxV/PXL-20250330-033053951.jpg (https://postimg.cc/4nx84wxV)

https://i.postimg.cc/pp9qzT8d/PXL-20250330-033059835.jpg...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-29-2025, 11:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 581
Posted By jfalcon
Went under the car and here is the new...

Went under the car and here is the new differential that we're trying to figure out where it came from. Obviously it bolts up but wtf?

https://i.postimg.cc/kB2QVp83/PXL-20250330-030516351.jpg...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-29-2025, 10:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 581
Posted By jfalcon
https://i.postimg.cc/9wDGYHH5/PXL-20250330-0225401...

https://i.postimg.cc/9wDGYHH5/PXL-20250330-022540107-1.jpg (https://postimg.cc/9wDGYHH5)

So looking at the number of the differential that came off the car has it as a 3.64 gear ratio rear...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-29-2025, 09:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 581
Posted By jfalcon
Or, is there a way I can make this differential...

Or, is there a way I can make this differential work? It appears that rear differentials are getting harder to come by so...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-29-2025, 08:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 581
Posted By jfalcon
Need help identifying a part (again)

Tried to install the rear differential into my X5 (Vin:L098986) and the rear differential I was sold by my former mechanic is too small it appears. The axle splines do not click into place.

The...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-07-2025, 06:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 691
Posted By jfalcon
And just because I know you guys will like this. ...

And just because I know you guys will like this. Also will add to the story of my post from 2024-12-15. Guess this appears to be my problem. :)

https://i.postimg.cc/FkQqWqtM/image4274-1.jpg...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-07-2025, 06:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 691
Posted By jfalcon
The diagrams suck for identification... ...

The diagrams suck for identification...
https://i.postimg.cc/2VGN1zvg/Screenshot-2025-03-07-142017.png (https://postimg.cc/2VGN1zvg)

https://i.postimg.cc/Xp40NZZw/Screenshot-2025-03-07-142105.png...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-07-2025, 06:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 691
Posted By jfalcon
E70 with the N62. Close as I can tell it is the...

E70 with the N62. Close as I can tell it is the dust shield (inner/small) that presumably then fits on the outside of the gasket/seal. Ordered what I hope is correct from ECS Tuning. We'll find out...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-07-2025, 03:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 691
Posted By jfalcon
Need help identifying a part

Hi All,

So I am in the middle of my rear differential replacement and I am having trouble identifying a part needing to be replaced per my mechanic.

I did find the seal as shown....
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-15-2024, 08:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 886
Posted By jfalcon
I did find a copy of the 6HP manual and I'm not...

I did find a copy of the 6HP manual and I'm not convinced it is the transmission itself.

I have been able to reproduce the symptoms in this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBoAdbyN23U
...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-13-2024, 01:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 886
Posted By jfalcon
On another note, the noise it makes when shifting...

On another note, the noise it makes when shifting into park is the same as the one featured in the video within this post:...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-13-2024, 12:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 886
Posted By jfalcon
Update: So after the car sat - battery drained...

Update:
So after the car sat - battery drained because of some cold weather causing the car to go brain dead then revived by the trickle charger, restarted it, cleared the error codes, recoded the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-01-2024, 11:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 21,910
Posted By jfalcon
You can find them on eBay and Amazon for a...

You can find them on eBay and Amazon for a reasonable cost.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-01-2024, 11:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 21,910
Posted By jfalcon
Likely the Ride Height Sensor. There is one...

Likely the Ride Height Sensor. There is one attached to each wheel strut/control arm.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-01-2024, 08:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 886
Posted By jfalcon
When it engages, it actually sends power to the...

When it engages, it actually sends power to the wheels but doesn't keep power there. It also has a thump when it engages now. Something loose or a bracket get busted?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-01-2024, 08:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 886
Posted By jfalcon
Transfer box or transmission not engaging

Was at a stoplight on a hill. Once the light changed, made my turn then heard a clatter then suddenly no power was being sent to the wheels. Pulled off the side of the road (still on a hill). ...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-02-2024, 05:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,810
Posted By jfalcon
Oh, and I did just pop the hood and cannot see...

Oh, and I did just pop the hood and cannot see any further leaks or issue. Even the belt squeal has gone away. So I am hoping that whatever water/coolant will also evaporate away after time.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-02-2024, 05:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,810
Posted By jfalcon
Well, we found that the T-coolant line had been...

Well, we found that the T-coolant line had been worked on in the past as it had hardware store hose clamps on it. The UV dye highlighted the area so we took off the throttle body from the intake...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-29-2024, 09:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,810
Posted By jfalcon
I would have to describe that it would be of...

I would have to describe that it would be of similar result as this post...
https://xoutpost.com/1132793-post5.html
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-29-2024, 09:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,810
Posted By jfalcon
So me and a friend both looked around with the UV...

So me and a friend both looked around with the UV light and dye while running at idle. What we see is the dyed coolant/water running down the valley pan but nothing from the weep hole so I think the...
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