Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-14-2025, 03:27 PM
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-14-2025, 03:22 PM
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Replies: 7
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Radiator Drain Plug Thread Pitch
My radiator drain plug broke off the head (06 e53 m54). It'll take days to get a replacement, nobody around here stocks it and I can't be without a car.
Does anyone know what the thread pitch is...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-11-2025, 08:01 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,517
Disappointed in improvement after Shocks/Struts
I just did the shocks, struts, mounts, end links, and inner/outer tie rods on my e53.
One of the rear shocks was basically a solid rod. One of my front struts had no hydraulic fluid left in it and...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-06-2025, 04:09 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 335
Help! Rear shock bump stock fitment?
I'm installing Monroe OESpectrum shocks in my 06 E53.
I ordered the KYB brand bump stop dust boot kit.
The dust boot is really narrow and the bump stop is as long as the unthreaded part of the...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
08-31-2025, 05:48 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 5,426
Alternative to BMW OEM Shock Bolts?
I'm replacing the rear shocks on my 06 E53.
It's going to necessitate cutting the old bolts off and the replacements are going to take forever to order online or are really $$ at the local dealer....
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-27-2025, 11:33 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 564
Yeah brake lines are new as of 3 years ago.
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Yeah brake lines are new as of 3 years ago.
I don't think I care enough about this car to track down subframes and put that kind of effort into it. I'm off work due to accident injury (my late...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-27-2025, 11:00 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 564
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
08-12-2022, 03:17 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 498
I have INPA so I'll check MAF readings.
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I have INPA so I'll check MAF readings.
Probably there's vacuum leaks. I'd be shocked if there weren't. I'll pick up a smoke machine off Amazon.
CCV is new.
Disa O Ring is new.
Rubber elbows...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
08-11-2022, 01:30 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 498
Taking another stab at stalling issue
I've posted before about this issue and have improved it over the years by fixing things that contributed to the issue (leaky injectors for one).
But I haven't completely solved the problem. It's...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
07-31-2021, 03:14 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,674
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
07-31-2021, 03:02 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,674
PS: I used a little grease to hold the small...
PS: I used a little grease to hold the small metal disc in the booster. It goes right in the center. A little grease kept it in place while figuring out the rest. I used a telescoping magnet to set...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
07-31-2021, 03:00 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,674
I can't find pics... But:
Make sure you...
I can't find pics... But:
Make sure you don't lose the little metal round piece that goes at the base of the master cylinder. It kinda sits in the booster between the master cylinder and the...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
07-31-2021, 12:32 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,415
Issues all resolved!
The can tap was not...
Issues all resolved!
The can tap was not working properly and wasn't letting coolant escape from the recharge cans at an appropriate pace.
I found my old can tap from 2001 and it worked great....
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
07-29-2021, 01:38 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,415
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
07-29-2021, 12:10 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,415
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
07-23-2021, 06:28 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,138
How much PAG 46 On AC compressor/drier change?
My AC compressor crapped out. I have a new Behr compressor coming. I have a vacuum pump. I have a new dessicant for the drier in the condenser unit. I've got R134a. I've got PAG46 and I've got 4-way...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-05-2021, 12:00 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 4,732
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-03-2021, 08:45 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 4,732
No errors or lights indicating ABS issues.
I...
No errors or lights indicating ABS issues.
I ordered a Foxwell to arrive today.
Just ordered a Motive pressure bleeder as well that arrives tomorrow.
Not sure how much time I'll have this...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-02-2021, 08:30 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 4,732
I have INPA, and my understanding is that I can...
I have INPA, and my understanding is that I can use it to bleed the ABS system. But for some reason I can connect to every module except DSC to activate the ABS pump. Don't really want to pay for a...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-02-2021, 07:06 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 4,732
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-02-2021, 06:32 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 4,732
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-17-2021, 09:28 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,674
Haha that made us both laugh. Thanks! I agree,...
Haha that made us both laugh. Thanks! I agree, she's a keeper ;-) 12 years of spending almost 24/7 together and we're still best friends.
I figured out how this stupid clip goes in and I took a...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-16-2021, 08:22 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,674
https://youtu.be/CFK95zNMcf8
So the day I...
https://youtu.be/CFK95zNMcf8
So the day I posted this, I was pissed off and went for a nap.
My wife and my dad decided to go play with the brake booster and see if they could find where that...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-09-2021, 06:36 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,674
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-09-2021, 06:12 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,674
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