Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
09-06-2023, 06:47 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 14
Thank you for finding this video
@Attacking Mid (https://xoutpost.com/members/attacking-mid.html) - Thanks so much for spotting this video.
I had looked on YouTube, but used the search keyword "fascia" (what BMW calls it)...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
09-06-2023, 02:52 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 14
Front Bumper Fascia Removal on 2008
My buddy Dave hit a deer with his 2008 X5 4.8 in rural southern Oregon two weeks ago. The deer is kaput but the X5 only suffered a slightly bent inward corner of the diver side front bumper. I do not...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
04-23-2020, 05:22 AM
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Replies: 142
Views: 63,248
Endoscope / Video Camera Question
"... difficult to see areas" pretty much defines the entire job. Would you tell me what you used for a camera to get those big, sharp, images?
When I did the seal job on my buddies 2008 X5, I...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-17-2019, 07:29 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 13,096
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-04-2018, 10:39 PM
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Replies: 142
Views: 63,248
Pieces getting into the engine interior
Sorry, I misunderstood where you were suggesting pieces might get lost. Another member somewhere warned of the danger of exactly that route of entry into the engine, so I heeded his wise advice by...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-04-2018, 09:55 PM
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Replies: 142
Views: 63,248
No Rope (or Bungy) needed, continued
Actually, there is no danger of a keeper, etc. falling into a cylinder as I faithfully used the black plastic spark plug hole guides provided with the AGA kit and the flag rod to plumb the piston TDC...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-11-2018, 08:29 PM
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Replies: 142
Views: 63,248
No Rope (or Bungy) needed
No rope (or bungy cord) needed is needed. I learned this from one of the mechanics at AGA; I mentioned this earlier in this thread (quoted above). It isn't really necessary to use compressed air,...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-01-2018, 04:20 PM
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Replies: 142
Views: 63,248
Beware the timing case gasket stub
There's a big omission from the BMW TIS system regarding sealing the valve covers. My Snap-On man is a former BMW Master Mechanic whom I consulted before doing the valve stem seals job on my buddy...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-01-2018, 03:27 PM
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Replies: 142
Views: 63,248
Vacuum Pump O-Ring Kit
Dorman offers a vacuum pump repair kit, P/N 917-146, that services the engine drive coupling O-ring, the big pump case O-ring, and includes five replacement pump cover screws in case these get...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-01-2018, 02:00 AM
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Replies: 142
Views: 63,248
Valve Stem Seals for the N62 in the AGA video
The red ones in the AGA video are made by Elring in Germany. They use a Viton or Viton-like fluropolymer rubber.
For an N62 or N62TU, the BMW factory VSS P/N is 11340029751; the Elring P/N is...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-31-2018, 03:06 AM
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Replies: 142
Views: 63,248
Blow-by residue was present in the intake manifold
Yes, there were blow-by deposits just behind and beyond the throttle body: degraded oil, dark brown soot, etc. The backside of the throttle body and its butterfly valve were both heavily coated with...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-27-2018, 09:15 PM
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Replies: 142
Views: 63,248
No Rope Needed
Neither rope nor air pressure is absolutely needed as long as you are certain the piston is at TDC on the compression stroke.
I just finished a valve guide/stem seal job for my friend in my...
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