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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-01-2024, 05:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,084
Posted By aureliusmax
no. this is not how this process works. you have...

no. this is not how this process works. you have to repair what is obviously defective, pressurize the cooling system and check it again.
the only other work you could do at same time is buy an...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-28-2024, 04:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,084
Posted By aureliusmax
Haven't done it. But AGA is legit, (I have their...

Haven't done it. But AGA is legit, (I have their tool kit) and looks well made. Personally I wouldn't trust URO with anything but really simple, easy to access parts replacements. They are more of a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-22-2024, 09:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 603
Posted By aureliusmax
your valvetronic actuators will set to the same...

your valvetronic actuators will set to the same position when cranking over the car so it's not going to implement any real variance.

all you need to do is warm up the car, remove all spark plugs,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-06-2024, 05:08 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,494
Posted By aureliusmax
right, this is due to mis-match in input vs...

right, this is due to mis-match in input vs output speed sensor. clutches have no apply pressure and so nothing goes except for a gear 5 failsafe option.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-06-2024, 12:17 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,494
Posted By aureliusmax
likely your clutch a-drum seal is failed, this is...

likely your clutch a-drum seal is failed, this is a common problem, running it more will break down a bearing and start to destroy the rest of the transmission.

you may need a full internal...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-18-2024, 02:07 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 35,332
Posted By aureliusmax
thanks for the post ! for whatever reason, the...

thanks for the post ! for whatever reason, the ISTA database under my VIN didn't have info for the DSP version of the amp.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-31-2024, 12:56 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,705
Posted By aureliusmax
where is the reasoning behind dry caliper guides?...

where is the reasoning behind dry caliper guides? ive been curious for a long time :dunno:
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-01-2024, 02:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 909
Posted By aureliusmax
primacy are great... but you will pay for it

primacy are great... but you will pay for it
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-16-2024, 02:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 755
Posted By aureliusmax
input your fault codes to ...

input your fault codes to
https://bmwfault.codes

and see what comes up
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-16-2024, 01:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 858
Posted By aureliusmax
maybe. but i happen to know at least 6 E53's in...

maybe. but i happen to know at least 6 E53's in my area being parted out... all of them will have this piece :dunno:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-16-2024, 01:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,559
Posted By aureliusmax
I just use plastic zip ties, one to bundle the...

I just use plastic zip ties, one to bundle the two hoses together, another to tie the bundle to a brakeline to hold it on the side...
this is 4.8 X5 and 750li ...

the original plastic holders...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-15-2024, 05:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 845
Posted By aureliusmax
PDC, agree on a shared harness or power circuit...

PDC, agree on a shared harness or power circuit to its control module.

recommend using https://bmwfault.codes/ to lookup the 4 character faults.

Because ABS and traction/stability control...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-15-2024, 05:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 858
Posted By aureliusmax
plenty of these cars being parted on marketplace,...

plenty of these cars being parted on marketplace, breaking yards.

have you taken any effort to look on your own ?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-14-2024, 02:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,194
Posted By aureliusmax
No. The E70 has a larger hub diameter than the...

No. The E70 has a larger hub diameter than the E65, so you can go larger to smaller with hub-centric adapter rings, but not vice-versa. E70 wheels can go on E70, but not E65 to E70.

My E66...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-11-2024, 01:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 664
Posted By aureliusmax
guys, OP's post is an Intelligence Quotient (IQ)...

guys, OP's post is an Intelligence Quotient (IQ) test for yourself, and also an Ad. Don't fall for this :wow:
:rofl:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-11-2024, 04:52 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,850
Posted By aureliusmax
Make sure to use a minimum 40 weight oil. A lot...

Make sure to use a minimum 40 weight oil. A lot of the times, lower weights are only for fuel economy only. Thicker is better for used engines.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-10-2024, 02:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 968
Posted By aureliusmax
recently I found that clutch power pigtail...

recently I found that clutch power pigtail connector screwed onto the body of the compressor was missing the insulation and shorting out against the body and not actuating the compressor clutch.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-23-2024, 01:43 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 15,960
Posted By aureliusmax
good for you updating your fault. too many forums...

good for you updating your fault. too many forums out there, always a hit and run and never come back to update.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-13-2024, 11:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,510
Posted By aureliusmax
codes that come on immediately after reset are...

codes that come on immediately after reset are wiring faults or faults in the component.

this is where actual real electrical troubleshooting needs to happen. :dunno:

get a set of needle back...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-29-2024, 12:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 894
Posted By aureliusmax
I recommend trying to straight section resonator,...

I recommend trying to straight section resonator, see if you like it, if that's not loud enough remove the muffler too.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-28-2024, 02:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,276
Posted By aureliusmax
I rebuilt my sunroof cassette but wasn't able to...

I rebuilt my sunroof cassette but wasn't able to replace the glass seal as it was integrated into the glass assembly. still had some drops coming from the overhead console sunroof switch, so when the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-14-2024, 03:43 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,481
Posted By aureliusmax
How much have you spent on this project since you...

How much have you spent on this project since you got the car ?

I just did a PPI for my neighbor and we got a 2013 fully loaded, X5 with the M57 third row, active roll bars, heads up display with...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-13-2024, 02:01 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,481
Posted By aureliusmax
Off topic but how much cost have you spent on...

Off topic but how much cost have you spent on this project and what is your main objective ?

You could have just set up a montana LLC and titled your vehicle to become emissions free and installed...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-02-2024, 04:36 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 15,960
Posted By aureliusmax
I recall a video in 2021 I made with my E66 N62...

I recall a video in 2021 I made with my E66 N62 having an unstable fuel pressure like shown above. The FPR is integrated into the fuel filter, but I've since changed the filter assembly. Currently...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-28-2024, 01:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,075
Posted By aureliusmax
Quote 'safe' or not... the centre diff is an open...

Quote 'safe' or not... the centre diff is an open style, and aided with ABS traction control. if your centre diff was fully locked at all times, you would need identical OD tire sizes. now, I'm not...
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