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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-30-2023, 10:44 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 159
Posted By Auto Parts Guy
I got everything replaced the other day. Not too...

I got everything replaced the other day. Not too bad of a job. I didn't even pull her into the shop. So far no leaks! I couldn't find the smoking gun on the old radiator and mounting bracket but...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-16-2023, 12:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 159
Posted By Auto Parts Guy
If you're talking about PN 17101439140, there are...

If you're talking about PN 17101439140, there are 2 of them and I've replaced them twice now. That area is clean, it looks like it's seeping between the radiator and mounting plate. I'm just gonna...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-12-2023, 07:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 159
Posted By Auto Parts Guy
Stock radiator pic

Stock radiator pic
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-12-2023, 07:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 159
Posted By Auto Parts Guy
I know I'm probably looking at a cooling...

I know I'm probably looking at a cooling overhaul. I already did the thermostat,water pump, hoses, and expansion tank maybe 30k miles ago. So probably will do the other parts now. I'm just curious...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-11-2023, 11:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 159
Posted By Auto Parts Guy
I can't get a pic of the radiator without taking...

I can't get a pic of the radiator without taking everything apart unfortunately.

Is there a drop-in radiator upgrade I can buy for the M54 engine and auto trans? Like the 4.6 or 4.8 radiator?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-11-2023, 10:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 159
Posted By Auto Parts Guy
Coolant Leak at Radiator

I've had this small coolant leak for about 2 months now. I thought it was from the trans cooler seals but both of those are new and I just replaced them again anyway. But still leaking..
I'm...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-15-2023, 01:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 181
Posted By Auto Parts Guy
Is your battery dead? If so, you can power the...

Is your battery dead?
If so, you can power the car enough via the license light to get the electronic lock to work when you turn the key. Or hit unlock on the key fob. If your manual and electronic...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-08-2023, 08:34 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 32,645
Posted By Auto Parts Guy
I just replaced my blower since I had the same...

I just replaced my blower since I had the same symptoms as everyone with a bad blower, chirping and then finally quitting altogether.

It took 1 hour and 20 min to get the dash out. A second set of...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-17-2023, 10:35 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 288
Posted By Auto Parts Guy
I'm at about 14 cents per mile with mine...

I'm at about 14 cents per mile with mine including the purchase price. I always had in mind that an engine or transmission failure would be the end of the but I'm not sure about that to be honest....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-02-2023, 09:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 50
Posted By Auto Parts Guy
Get some style 214s and 275/40/r20 Atturo X/T...

Get some style 214s and 275/40/r20 Atturo X/T muds and be my Canadian cousin! Great setup! I still voted for the 130s from your selection. And I would say keep them silver.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-02-2023, 10:57 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 98
Posted By Auto Parts Guy
Ditto

Ditto
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-31-2023, 08:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 85
Posted By Auto Parts Guy
Interesting read on the ECS overlanding X5s! ...

Interesting read on the ECS overlanding X5s!

I know most X5-ers like to go fast but I have an M5 for that ;)
This thing is a turd for speed anyway. But no timing chain guides to worry about...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-25-2023, 06:18 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 98
Posted By Auto Parts Guy
4th here with the Akebonos. My 5 year old...

4th here with the Akebonos.

My 5 year old can just barely open the door to get out for school in the mornings. Outside handles? Not so much..
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-25-2023, 06:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 181
Posted By Auto Parts Guy
In case anyone is in the situation I was in...

In case anyone is in the situation I was in before after locking my X5 at the airport parking lot and coming back to a dead battery.

You can remove the license light and power it with a 12V...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-25-2023, 06:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 85
Posted By Auto Parts Guy
Thanks! Truthfully I don't need mud tires...

Thanks!
Truthfully I don't need mud tires either, only could have used them a handful of times in the last couple years. They'll be asphalt eaters like my Michelin tires were. These were only $600...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-24-2023, 11:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 85
Posted By Auto Parts Guy
Thanks! First day of driving on them was good....

Thanks! First day of driving on them was good. It's only a subtle difference visually. A few more teaser pics of the beast. She makes a good cat warmer when not eating up asphalt.

More rain...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-23-2023, 09:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 85
Posted By Auto Parts Guy
You guys are quite the boring peanut gallery...

You guys are quite the boring peanut gallery :yawn:

Picked them up today from FedEx
And of course couldn't wait to put them on. I still need some lug nuts for my 15mm spacers. The ones I had were...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-18-2023, 11:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 85
Posted By Auto Parts Guy
You guys are too late (thanks a lot ��). Just...

You guys are too late (thanks a lot ��). Just ordered them.
Stay tuned...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-17-2023, 08:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 30
Posted By Auto Parts Guy
I'm with you on the CL and FB thing. cars.com...

I'm with you on the CL and FB thing.
cars.com is also another one with some better exposure.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-17-2023, 08:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 85
Posted By Auto Parts Guy
Why do I want mud tires on my X5?

Someone help. :genius:
I'm eyeing a set of 275/45R20 Atturo Trail Blade mud tires to mount on my spare 20x10 style 214 wheels.
And mount on my 2006 X5...

What's wrong with me?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-16-2023, 07:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 30
Posted By Auto Parts Guy
Facebook Marketplace also

Facebook Marketplace also
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-31-2022, 09:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 32
Posted By Auto Parts Guy
Nice e53! And nice choice on the G01 M40i! A...

Nice e53!
And nice choice on the G01 M40i! A lot of people I work with have them as lease cars and they're nice and sporty. Pics when you get it.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-31-2022, 09:26 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 72
Posted By Auto Parts Guy
Tack weld a nut to it would be my method. The...

Tack weld a nut to it would be my method. The head is big enough fortunately
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-25-2022, 10:17 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,454
Posted By Auto Parts Guy
I was looking at adding this spacer to my front...

I was looking at adding this spacer to my front shaft as a preventative measure before I start to have problems. But looks like no more shipping to the US.

Anyone find a thicker guibo that would...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-12-2022, 08:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 8
Posted By Auto Parts Guy
I was going to say you have the same issue as me,...

I was going to say you have the same issue as me, a variable valve compressor, but looks like you have a pre-facelift? I thought they only put that garbage on our facelift X5s. Does it kick in if...
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