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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-17-2023, 01:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 516
Posted By MoonX5
I appreciate the suggestions. I typically shy...

I appreciate the suggestions. I typically shy away from Craigslist and FB Marketplace when selling a more valuable car like the 4.6is. You just end up dealing with so many idiots on those sites. I'll...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-16-2023, 12:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 516
Posted By MoonX5
Sale Advice

Hi all! I'm looking for some advice. It has come time to sell my 2002 X5 4.6is (Project Io). It has been a great car and a fun project.

My questions are: what are these things worth in excellent...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-10-2021, 11:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,599
Posted By MoonX5
Thanks for your input everybody. Looks like I'm...

Thanks for your input everybody. Looks like I'm stuck with the stock stuff!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-02-2021, 11:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,599
Posted By MoonX5
Tuning Software

Hey all...

Project Io is going to get some upgrades. I just need to know if I can tune the thing afterwards. Is there any tuning software (think HPTuners or EFI Live type of software) that I can...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-07-2019, 11:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,367
Posted By MoonX5
Project Io Update... Io has been my daily...

Project Io Update...

Io has been my daily driver for about 6 months now. I really do enjoy driving it!

My only real regret regarding all of that engine work that I did is that I didn't take the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-28-2019, 10:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,367
Posted By MoonX5
Thanks guys. This is the second 4.6is that I've...

Thanks guys. This is the second 4.6is that I've rescued. The first one is now owned by a close friend, so I see it all the time. This one turned out to be a MUCH bigger project than expected, but in...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-28-2019, 09:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,367
Posted By MoonX5
PROJECT IO UPDATE: Project Io has been on...

PROJECT IO UPDATE:

Project Io has been on the road now for over a month. Everything works great! Runs great, no leaks anywhere, doesn't use a drop of oil, and is a ton of fun to drive.

Right...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-15-2019, 09:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,367
Posted By MoonX5
Update on Project Io... I bought a set of...

Update on Project Io...

I bought a set of rings and got the broken 2nd ring replaced and all pistons reinstalled. No more issues there.

I disassembled and checked/cleaned the oil pump,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-04-2019, 07:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 842
Posted By MoonX5
I sincerely appreciate the offer. Unfortunately,...

I sincerely appreciate the offer. Unfortunately, time isn't really on my side right now and I need to get this thing back together. I'll let you know if I can wait!

Thanks!!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-04-2019, 12:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,367
Posted By MoonX5
Project Io

After what seems like I spent forever disassembling stuff, I finally started back together with Project Io (my 13 y/o daughter named it for me). Project Io started as a simple failed timing chain...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-04-2019, 10:57 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 842
Posted By MoonX5
Anyone got any used 4.6 rings laying around?

I know it's a long shot, but after a sad episode involving a connecting rod, an oil squirter, and my trusty ring compressor that decided that now was the time to let me down, I am in need of ONE...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-10-2018, 01:28 AM
Replies: 17,761
Views: 4,152,785
Posted By MoonX5
Finished transmission rebuild/torque converter...

Finished transmission rebuild/torque converter replacement, changed transfer case oil. It's nice to have it back on the road!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-10-2018, 01:23 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,560
Posted By MoonX5
Again, thanks guys for all of the input. I've...

Again, thanks guys for all of the input. I've seen the Schwaben tool and I think I will order one. I have this annoying airbag light from when I started the car with the instrument cluster our of it....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-09-2018, 11:56 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,560
Posted By MoonX5
Thanks to everyone who responded! I will...

Thanks to everyone who responded! I will definitely scan for viruses!

I don't imagine that, once I have coded the vehicles to my liking, I would use the coding software much after that. Both of...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-08-2018, 10:54 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,560
Posted By MoonX5
PA Soft 1.4/INPA

I need to get some software coming to interact with the two X5 4.6is's that I recently bought. I see guys use either PA Soft 1.4 or INPA. I'm not above ordering both as I see that they're each useful...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-08-2018, 10:40 AM
Replies: 17,761
Views: 4,152,785
Posted By MoonX5
Finished assembling the transmission yesterday....

Finished assembling the transmission yesterday. The torque converter also came in yesterday, so I will be installing the transmission today.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-27-2018, 10:03 AM
Replies: 17,761
Views: 4,152,785
Posted By MoonX5
Pulled the transmission on the black one today to...

Pulled the transmission on the black one today to send the torque converter out for rebuild to fix the annoying P0741 code. I think I'll go ahead and go through the transmission while it's out (I own...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-25-2018, 10:39 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,261
Posted By MoonX5
I'll ask the same question. I just bought...

I'll ask the same question.

I just bought two 2002 E53 4.6is X5's needing timing chains. One has the Nav unit, and the other has the business CD (I think that's what it's called). The Nav unit...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-24-2018, 11:01 AM
Replies: 17,761
Views: 4,152,785
Posted By MoonX5
I recently purchased both of my X5's. Both needed...

I recently purchased both of my X5's. Both needed timing chains and some general "going over". The Black Sapphire X5 has 161K miles on it, and the Silver Metallic X5 has 126K miles on it. Both...
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