Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-04-2021, 08:02 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 943
Interesting very interesting, honestly I really...
Interesting very interesting, honestly I really disqualified suspension (in my mind) as I’ve crawled around under there enough from all the suspension work I’ve done. I haven’t thought to try moving...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-04-2021, 06:58 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 943
Strange Metallic Scraping Sound?? SOLVED
Original post and symptoms below. The sound was from these kind of metal grating inserts inside of my aftermarket exhaust tips! After some time the came loose and were essentially rattling and...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-25-2020, 12:08 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,935
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-24-2020, 06:55 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,935
No I don’t think that it is. I am pretty...
No I don’t think that it is. I am pretty confident it’s a sine wave signal. At any rate, although I could be wrong, square waves don’t seem suitable to measuring/reporting data on something as...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-24-2020, 12:20 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,935
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-22-2020, 11:30 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,935
Yahhhh, definitely (a tad) insulted that you...
Yahhhh, definitely (a tad) insulted that you would suggest I would skip right past something so obvious and comparatively simple as reading the instructions and a wiring diagram, and come straight to...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-16-2020, 12:43 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,935
RPM/Tachometer Signal Wire?? SOLVED
Anyone know where I can find the rpm signal on a 2006 with the N62 engine? I’m trying to set up a shift light kit and I need to tap into that signal somewhere, trouble is...I can’t find.
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
07-20-2020, 11:38 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 8,857
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
07-20-2020, 11:11 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 8,857
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
07-20-2020, 11:02 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 8,857
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
07-20-2020, 10:20 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 8,857
Quick update:
After idling for ten minutes...
Quick update:
After idling for ten minutes burn off is greatly reduced in the right exhaust bank (as compared to the left) where usually it is very thick. This is an encouraging improvement...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
07-19-2020, 08:22 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 8,857
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78453Well I’ve gone and done it. I installed a catch can on the passenger side crankcase (with the intention of installing a second on the drivers side). It was a simple procedure,...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
07-19-2020, 02:29 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 8,857
Well the general impetus behind oil catch cans...
Well the general impetus behind oil catch cans (OCC) is to keep oil from returning to the intake manifold (if I’m not mistaken). Often BMW CCV systems may become clogged and fail to do that causing...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
07-18-2020, 06:44 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 8,857
N62 Oil Catch Can
So I’ve searched high and low for a thread/write up/ YouTube video detailing a catch can install on the N62 engine. Plenty abound for M54s, M62s, N55s, but I have yet to come across on for the N62...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-27-2020, 10:26 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,828
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-17-2020, 11:50 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 898
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-16-2020, 05:17 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 898
Should You Have A Spare Engine?
As the title suggests, I am wondering if there would be any benefits to buying a spare engine for your X5. For instance, I have a ‘06 4.4i N62 with just over 119k miles on it. I have the opportunity...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-06-2020, 01:08 AM
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Replies: 75
Views: 13,778
I’ve been seeing in my research a lot of DIY...
I’ve been seeing in my research a lot of DIY Eaton (mostly the M62) installs on various vehicles including M62 engine BMWs. I have a ‘06 E53 4.4i (with the N62 engine) and want to see some moderate...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-15-2019, 02:37 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,983
Eaton M122 Supercharger for X5?
Okay, all opinions welcome! I’ve been seeing in my research a lot of DIY Eaton (mostly the M62) installs on various vehicles including M62 engine BMWs. I have a ‘06 E53 4.4i (with the N62 engine) and...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-10-2019, 05:01 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,233
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-10-2019, 02:25 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,233
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-09-2019, 08:53 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,233
Forced Induction for 2006 E53 4.4i
Okay, I’ve searched for days now and haven’t found any answers. I have, as the thread title says, a 2006 E53 4.4i with the N62 engine. I recently saw a few YouTube videos of guys hunting through...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-14-2019, 08:18 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 831
2006 N62 Camshaft Sensors?
Hello all, I have a 2006 E53 4.4i with the N62 engine. I have looked everywhere for information on not only where the camshaft sensors are on my engine but how many and what type as well. Most...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-05-2019, 11:52 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,473
There isn’t a pressing need, I suppose I’m...
There isn’t a pressing need, I suppose I’m paranoid that they need cleaning and are producing back pressure, and perhaps robbing the car of some acceleration, etc. I do have about 117k miles on it...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-05-2019, 01:49 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,473
Removable Cats
What do you guys think about cutting out the catalytic converters on a ‘06 E53 4.4i and then reinstalling them with exhaust clamps in order to have (relatively) easier access to the cats for...
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