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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum Yesterday, 04:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 108
Posted By dswilly
got it and thank you

got it and thank you
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum Yesterday, 12:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 108
Posted By dswilly
expansion tank question - 6spd manual

Greetings , replacing my cracked expansion tank and have a few questions. Does anyone know if the coolant tee that connects to the bottom is available as a
part by itself without the mounting...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-14-2026, 02:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 595
Posted By dswilly
pulled the wheels and I think the springs are OK....

pulled the wheels and I think the springs are OK. unless someone see’s something odd.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-14-2026, 10:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 595
Posted By dswilly
yeah thinking maybe so. I haven’t seen a spring...

yeah thinking maybe so. I haven’t seen a spring out to check the end to end difference but the factory image above shows a reduced taper in the lower spring end. I hope to pull a wheel off today for...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-13-2026, 05:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 595
Posted By dswilly
I’ll try to pull a wheel off later tonight for a...

I’ll try to pull a wheel off later tonight for a better angle. I guess the spring might not be clocked correctly. watching a video on removal/install and it looked like that is necessary.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-13-2026, 02:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 595
Posted By dswilly
mine appears to have the black factory thin...

mine appears to have the black factory thin rubber pad. although they look pretty old.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-13-2026, 11:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 595
Posted By dswilly
rear spring -this look normal?

about 3 months into my 04 3.0 6spd and i have a random light clunk from the rear. not consistent, but usually when turning into a driveway at low speed and the pavement angles change. the car had...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-17-2026, 04:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 595
Posted By dswilly
Interested in this thread as I have the non pano...

Interested in this thread as I have the non pano sunroof. Which I prefer. Mine was known broken when I bought it. After a recent rain I noticed water leaking onto the passenger side floor from the a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-17-2026, 01:23 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,267
Posted By dswilly
Yeah I know I'm not outta da woods yet on that...

Yeah I know I'm not outta da woods yet on that job. I'm just happy the suspension / driveline removal went well. TBD
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-17-2026, 10:45 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,267
Posted By dswilly
project update. Both axles, seals changed without...

project update. Both axles, seals changed without issues. The new GSP axles went right in without any resistance. I was worried if it was tight on the passenger side bearing it might be a bit of a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-07-2026, 03:11 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,267
Posted By dswilly
Good idea. The CV is in decent used shape so if i...

Good idea. The CV is in decent used shape so if i can save it i will to keep around. Thanks!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-07-2026, 09:31 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,267
Posted By dswilly
Yeah good point. Thinking more on this, the axles...

Yeah good point. Thinking more on this, the axles intersect the diff about dead center. My guess is the oil splashes or spills over into the axle shaft housing when moving and drains back into the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-07-2026, 09:27 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,267
Posted By dswilly
I haven't figured out how to get it off the old...

I haven't figured out how to get it off the old axle yet. With the long shaft a puller can't get to it and it's tucked in behind the old seal and CV housing so wacking it with a hammer is out. I have...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-07-2026, 09:23 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,267
Posted By dswilly
Yeah I'm thinking this might be the source of the...

Yeah I'm thinking this might be the source of the bearing sticking. The axle removed was also a GSP replacement. I got the new ones from Turner with "lifetime replacement" so if they end up being...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-06-2026, 05:25 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,267
Posted By dswilly
I agree and the cavity is displaced by the shaft...

I agree and the cavity is displaced by the shaft itself which takes up the volume.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-06-2026, 05:02 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,267
Posted By dswilly
The bearing is not sealed. I assume the cavity...

The bearing is not sealed. I assume the cavity that the axle passes through the oil pan in is filled or at least exposed to the differential fluid, which would mean the bearing is as well up to the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-06-2026, 04:11 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,267
Posted By dswilly
That makes sense. Fortunately the support carrier...

That makes sense. Fortunately the support carrier includes the seal and o-ring is not too bad @ $175
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-06-2026, 03:25 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,267
Posted By dswilly
Yeah, I don't think this is a common fail point,...

Yeah, I don't think this is a common fail point, thus the lack of information on it. I didn't even see a replacement bearing option outside the entire carrier.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-06-2026, 02:21 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,267
Posted By dswilly
Yes, it's the passenger side that sits in the...

Yes, it's the passenger side that sits in the support carrier that attaches to the oil pan, the long side. As best I can tell, the bearing should be exposed to diff oil when all is well, but in my...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-06-2026, 01:36 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,267
Posted By dswilly
CV axle bearing question - passenger front

New guy here with a 04 3.0 6spd. As with any older car, there are a few things to do once you are in possession. Tracking down a oil leak, it ended up (mostly) being from the passenger side front...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-03-2023, 09:59 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,392
Posted By dswilly
Tracking this build. I don't have a e53 (yet)...

Tracking this build. I don't have a e53 (yet) Just stalking. I read over on Pelican parts that if you change the transfer case fluid you need to have the adaptive setting reset on a BMW scan tool or...
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