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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-30-2024, 06:07 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,158
Posted By rbryantaz
Hope it solves the problem. My e70 was also very...

Hope it solves the problem. My e70 was also very flakey and I went through most of what you did including changing the valve and tried replacing a few solenoids. Eventually had to replace the IHKA...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-30-2024, 05:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,683
Posted By rbryantaz
The e70 cooling systems can run up to 2bar max...

The e70 cooling systems can run up to 2bar max (marked on the pressure cap). The max pressure is really only for a hot shutdown and not when the car is running. It is possible to replace it with...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-04-2024, 10:47 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 57,001
Posted By rbryantaz
One downside of etorx is that many people don't...

One downside of etorx is that many people don't have the right tools and mess them up...

The next size up etorx will often work on the bolt but will mangle it. Some also use spline or even a...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-03-2024, 09:19 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 57,001
Posted By rbryantaz
I just reached down from the top. I am sure I...

I just reached down from the top. I am sure I sacrificed some skin but no auto repair job goes well until you give a little blood to the car gods.

IIRC I just used an e-torx on a regular 3/8...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-30-2023, 01:25 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 17,773
Posted By rbryantaz
Shhhh.... we don't talk about that... I...

Shhhh.... we don't talk about that...

I coded it with a combo of tool32 for the vin and ncsexpert to code the unit to the VO. I have also coded the vin for some things with winkfp but It wasn't...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-28-2023, 03:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,590
Posted By rbryantaz
+1 I also just used a heat gun on my e70 when...

+1 I also just used a heat gun on my e70 when installing the butyl. I even messed up and didn't have the internal plastic aligned and had to pull it back apart again after sealing it with butyl and...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-28-2023, 03:14 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 17,773
Posted By rbryantaz
Just as a final followup to this thread incase...

Just as a final followup to this thread incase anyone else has the issue...

My issue is now solved. It appears to have been a bad IHKA unit.

I purchased one with the same options as my e70...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-16-2023, 01:45 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,023
Posted By rbryantaz
I used a combo of my e90 LED license plate light...

I used a combo of my e90 LED license plate light and a DVR/backup camera/light that had an LED light.

I mainly swapped in my e90 LED because I had taken it off from the E90 to install a backup...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-14-2023, 11:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,867
Posted By rbryantaz
That is true, it is independent per wheel (and...

That is true, it is independent per wheel (and stabilizer) at all times to stabilize the vehicle.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1seT4sSI04
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-13-2023, 01:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,867
Posted By rbryantaz
That is very true. The Adaptive drive extends...

That is very true. The Adaptive drive extends the range of the shocks because it is adjustable. The non Adaptive shocks/swaybar have to be setup as a compromise between handling and comfort.

The...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-10-2023, 04:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,867
Posted By rbryantaz
After looking a bit more here is a coding...

After looking a bit more here is a coding guide... It is for an e65 but they mention that it should work for e70. I haven't verified it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8T9wxyQ-Bbk

This kit...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-10-2023, 03:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,867
Posted By rbryantaz
I do find that the adaptive drive tightens up the...

I do find that the adaptive drive tightens up the suspension on m y 2007 4.8i on winding roads when I turn on the sport mode. I can feel a difference where handling is improved. It isn't night and...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-22-2021, 12:25 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 15,770
Posted By rbryantaz
They will not fit with the factory x5 rims that...

They will not fit with the factory x5 rims that have 48mm offset. With factory wheels you would need a 1" spacer. I am running a 24mm offset wheel with my 265/60/18 setup instead of using 1"...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-19-2021, 06:36 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 24,412
Posted By rbryantaz
You can get to the washer jets by removing the...

You can get to the washer jets by removing the fender liner. IIRC it is a rubber hose except for the Tee/Elbow fittings which are the most likely to have broken.

I had to replace the Tee...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-11-2021, 06:32 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 15,155
Posted By rbryantaz
Yes that is what the last few posts are about. ...

Yes that is what the last few posts are about. :)

I also would say that it should be preventative because if the seal is bad enough then the bimmerfix is less likely to work.

Any N62 that I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-04-2021, 06:17 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 15,155
Posted By rbryantaz
Are you sure that the rear one can really cause...

Are you sure that the rear one can really cause an external leak through a weep hole?

I scrapped my original block so I am relying on memory. :(
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-04-2021, 05:29 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 15,155
Posted By rbryantaz
When I looked at it the back seal isn't as...

When I looked at it the back seal isn't as critical. If it were to leak a little due to shrinking, plasticizing, etc it wouldn't matter. As long as it "mostly" sealed on that oring it would be...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-14-2020, 01:07 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,553
Posted By rbryantaz
For my e46 I bought a key on ebay by sending them...

For my e46 I bought a key on ebay by sending them a picture of my key. They were able to cut the key from the picture. I had it mailed to my PO box just to be paranoid but given that the key still...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-14-2020, 12:55 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 57,001
Posted By rbryantaz
You can replace just the gasket, I haven't heard...

You can replace just the gasket, I haven't heard of the termostat being a failure point.

The Mahle gasket is a Fluoroelastomer(viton) gasket which is better than the stock/oem material so I...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-17-2019, 04:58 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 15,770
Posted By rbryantaz
You are right, I posted the wrong thing, they are...

You are right, I posted the wrong thing, they are 265/60/18.

Sorry about that!

-Rich
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-10-2019, 12:17 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 17,313
Posted By rbryantaz
+1 on slotting the AC tensioner bolt! On my...

+1 on slotting the AC tensioner bolt!

On my 2007 4.8i with adaptive drive the adjuster head is nearly impossible to access.

The tensioner pulley+bracket is very overpriced from bmw. If anyone...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-28-2019, 06:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,624
Posted By rbryantaz
Yea it might actually be a molding mark where the...

Yea it might actually be a molding mark where the mold was two parts rather than the plastic being fused. That makes more sense.

It isn't bad, and doesn't bother me but it wasn't really clear...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-28-2019, 04:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,624
Posted By rbryantaz
That matches mine. With some black trim...

That matches mine. With some black trim protectant/restorer on them it makes it even less visible. I think it might even be invisible after waiting afew months and re-applying a few times.
...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-28-2019, 03:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,624
Posted By rbryantaz
Do you have small seam marks on them like mine...

Do you have small seam marks on them like mine have?

Did you paint yours?

Mine appear to be a 2 piece design that is fused together. I didn't paint mine and just used black restorer on them...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-27-2019, 06:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,706
Posted By rbryantaz
+1 I agree, the manifold will work fine as a...

+1

I agree, the manifold will work fine as a jig. Bits tend to drill pretty perpendicular. Getting the threads square with a tap is harder than the drilling. You might want to get a special tap...
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