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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-02-2026, 07:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 148
Posted By Effduration
- Find a rust-free car from a state that doesn’t...

- Find a rust-free car from a state that doesn’t use salt on the roads
- but look out for failed clearcoat on rust- free cars
- run a carfax, which I do for $6 ea thru a guy on Facebook
-...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-02-2026, 09:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 148
Posted By Effduration
Anybody see the recent article in Roundel about the guy who has owned 96 E53's ?

Fellow's name is Sean Troy...seems to have an instagram & Facebook presence.
Is he a member here?

Owns a Nieman Marcus E53
Is building an E53 X5 LM tribute car with a V10
Has a Euro (BMW)...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-20-2026, 05:24 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,298
Posted By Effduration
Does this help? ...

Does this help?
https://assets.ecstuning.com/static/img/news/NL_X5TowHitch20111019112303_large.jpg
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-18-2026, 08:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,361
Posted By Effduration
I used Permatex Ultra Black RTV gasket maker. I...

I used Permatex Ultra Black RTV gasket maker. I always wanted a little flex in whatever adhesive I used gluing back the plastic onto the E53 door panels. I felt if the adhesive was too solid, the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-13-2026, 07:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 549
Posted By Effduration
anybody see this ? E53 driven off a cliff?

Wasn’t mine…

Based on the slow-mo replay and how the engine/trans separated from the E53….Looks like an 8 cylinder..

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1Dx6NRu9ZU/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-05-2026, 05:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,298
Posted By Effduration
Thank you X5Chem for letting me move it out of my...

Thank you X5Chem for letting me move it out of my garage. I am glad it arrived in good shape...The big Uhaul box with 70lbs of tow bar took quite a beating during shipping and the slick...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-30-2026, 09:23 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,034
Posted By Effduration
Don't know how to identify a bad one...My...

Don't know how to identify a bad one...My experience was actually 4 yrs ago:dunno:

please see the link below..I show part numbers and also mention a previous E53 issue with Hengst fuel filters.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-30-2026, 10:03 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,034
Posted By Effduration
There IS a bad batch of Hengst fuel...

There IS a bad batch of Hengst fuel filter/regulators floating around.

About a year ago, I installed a Hengst filter /regualtor on my E39 and had a similar issue with fuel pressure going to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-19-2026, 10:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 887
Posted By Effduration
You mean the vapor barrier, right ? Thanks...

You mean the vapor barrier, right ?

Thanks for sharing...I sold my E53, I always thought the rear door wind noise was from the outer door seals.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-11-2026, 02:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 843
Posted By Effduration
Yeah you outbid me...that was a decent buy....

Yeah you outbid me...that was a decent buy....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-05-2026, 10:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 444
Posted By Effduration
Mine had the same issue...But I sold it before I...

Mine had the same issue...But I sold it before I could diagnose...It was so bad, I couldn't have a convo with someone in the back seat unless they sat in the middle and moved their head close to the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-25-2026, 01:09 PM
Replies: 17,712
Views: 4,032,088
Posted By Effduration
pm sent

pm sent
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-24-2026, 09:54 PM
Replies: 17,712
Views: 4,032,088
Posted By Effduration
Don’t install the curt hitch…get the OE Westfalia...

Don’t install the curt hitch…get the OE Westfalia hitch…
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-18-2026, 08:23 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,529
Posted By Effduration
That's the way to do it man ! Did you have...

That's the way to do it man !
Did you have temps displayed on the cluster the whole time? Did you add any cooling, like a box fan placed on engine while it was idling? I am guessing the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-16-2026, 09:00 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,034
Posted By Effduration
Do you have any way of measuring fuel trims while...

Do you have any way of measuring fuel trims while driving with a warm engine?

Long term fuel trims above +5% would tell you if you have a vac leak..

I use the OBDFUSION phone app in...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-15-2026, 02:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 613
Posted By Effduration
Unless you replaced the Butyl a few years ago,...

Unless you replaced the Butyl a few years ago, bottom of the vapor barrier could certainly have separated from the door since you were last in there.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-04-2026, 06:52 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,728
Posted By Effduration
Yeah, not bad, but it's an auto and they do you...

Yeah, not bad, but it's an auto and they do you use plenty of road salt/brine in Virginia.

I am picking knits, but the aftermarket hitch has me asking how they wired it it in...I hope they at...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-03-2026, 11:10 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,728
Posted By Effduration
From Illinois ? I'd sure like to see some...

From Illinois ?

I'd sure like to see some undercarriage pics

Suframes and brake lines would be a concern from a salty state

Pic of the engine bay would be nice also.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-26-2026, 09:17 AM
Replies: 17,712
Views: 4,032,088
Posted By Effduration
I think the biggest surprise is finding and...

I think the biggest surprise is finding and removing an e53 vapor barrier intact.

They are paper thin, much thinner than an E39 v.p.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-25-2026, 10:20 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,529
Posted By Effduration
Yes, I admit that gave me pause also, but for...

Yes, I admit that gave me pause also, but for different reasons. I have seen and heard too many stores of unattended M54 cars left running only to overheat.

"Running" in this case means let the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-20-2026, 05:51 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,096
Posted By Effduration
Yes, my recollection is that the upper...

Yes, my recollection is that the upper chrome-colored plastic trim is attached to the black plastic part with 2-sided trim tape. So I carefully pried it apart and I was able to get them separated...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-20-2026, 09:02 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,096
Posted By Effduration
I found this one - Chinese made - on Ebay. I...

I found this one - Chinese made - on Ebay. I bought one like this. It worked fine. There seemed to be many more cheap, aftermarket options when I bought mine a few years ago (Tarrifs?)

Anyway,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-19-2026, 09:25 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,096
Posted By Effduration
On my '06 X5 3.0 (since sold)...I replaced the...

On my '06 X5 3.0 (since sold)...I replaced the entire "grip" with an aftermarket part and their was no painting. Mine had an outer chrome-colored plastic trim that I just transferred from old to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-18-2026, 10:40 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,096
Posted By Effduration
Yes, seems like a pblm with the rear hatch...

Yes, seems like a pblm with the rear hatch switch.

The whole assembly - switch and trim assembly comes out and can be repalced.
Part# 51137170840

But pull it out and see if you can see a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-16-2026, 08:21 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,081
Posted By Effduration
Any chance a piece of old, hardened gasket is...

Any chance a piece of old, hardened gasket is still stuck on one of the center posts?

They commonly break off the old center gasket, people then put new gaskets on the post, and they leak.
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