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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-23-2020, 12:11 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,832
Posted By tartilla
Poly bushings tend to bind and cause issues. If...

Poly bushings tend to bind and cause issues. If performance is desired, spherical rod ends are the way to go. But of course they have their draw backs.

Or, delrin bushed greased bushings.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-23-2020, 12:06 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 12,905
Posted By tartilla
Good point. They don't make 'em like they used...

Good point. They don't make 'em like they used to. Batteries are one of the things that are made better than they used to be. There is room in the bottoms for sediment to arrest shorting out the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-22-2020, 06:42 PM
Replies: 270
Views: 64,356
Posted By tartilla
Photos are no longer available to view. Is...

Photos are no longer available to view.

Is there a description of the flow restriction?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-21-2020, 05:57 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,180
Posted By tartilla
That threat turquise1 posted, is a classic issue...

That threat turquise1 posted, is a classic issue from overly complicated machinery.

$12 check valve.

On that note, the double Vanos phases both cams, bug can it change the lobe separation angle?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-21-2020, 12:14 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,423
Posted By tartilla
Light weight flywheel for the SBC woyld be around...

Light weight flywheel for the SBC woyld be around 14 lbs ish. For general use. There would be lighter ones, but you run the risk of poor characteristics.

35lbs seems very heavy.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-19-2020, 07:28 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,436
Posted By tartilla
Glad to hear the AS4 can really perform. Seems...

Glad to hear the AS4 can really perform. Seems like it's worth waiting for if required.

...how is the M62tu for oil starvation on lateral Gs? I suspect there is a lot of spare volume due to the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-19-2020, 07:24 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,436
Posted By tartilla
I have a large spare, not full size, but enough...

I have a large spare, not full size, but enough that run flat is not required.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-19-2020, 07:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,436
Posted By tartilla
Apparently Costco has stock for 315 and 275 in...

Apparently Costco has stock for 315 and 275 in 20s.

So I'll take the wheels in to get done. Limit the exposure, if Costco is a service issue.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-17-2020, 07:04 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,180
Posted By tartilla
A head that is in spec, with clear galleries...

A head that is in spec, with clear galleries should be ok.

I bought 2 heads of ebay 12 years ago...for $200. Buddy didn't want to ship them. Had to make a claim. They eventually came.

But I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-17-2020, 05:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,658
Posted By tartilla
The BMW CCV systems, are a real issue, from my...

The BMW CCV systems, are a real issue, from my experience.

Defeats the whole concept of 'emissions' control, when you always end up sucking oil into the intake like a straw, then burning it.

Or...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-16-2020, 10:25 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,436
Posted By tartilla
Pretty much set on the pilot Sport AS4. Now...

Pretty much set on the pilot Sport AS4.

Now is the hard part of locating some that are well priced.

Best so far is Canadian Tire...$377 for 315s. With a Military discount.

Just no stock...8...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-16-2020, 10:20 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,180
Posted By tartilla
From the photos of the valve stem damage, it...

From the photos of the valve stem damage, it appears to be more of impact wound, vs constant contact.

Are you going to just lap in a new valve?

There is merit to a rocker follower system. You...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-16-2020, 07:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,658
Posted By tartilla
I had a 1989 Camaro 305 small block, with the...

I had a 1989 Camaro 305 small block, with the Tuned Port Injection, FI.

The ECM had an issue where it essentially turned on all the injectors. A very odd failure. I got about 1/4 the mileage, and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-16-2020, 06:28 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,423
Posted By tartilla
You'll never know the flywheel condition until...

You'll never know the flywheel condition until you get it exposed.

You'll need to get it surfaced at minimum.

As for a lighter flywheel, it all depends on your driving style. More inertial mass...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-15-2020, 11:25 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,436
Posted By tartilla
Good info on Costco. I once worked for a really...

Good info on Costco. I once worked for a really good tire service store 30 years ago. I'm leery about taking these amazing wheels just anywhere.

The AS4s seem to be hard to source. Maybe Costco...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-15-2020, 07:52 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,436
Posted By tartilla
Looking into the Michelin options. Any...

Looking into the Michelin options.

Any thoughts?

Michelin Pilot Sport AS4

https://michelinmedia.com/pages/blog/detail/article/c0/a990/

Interesting to see if they're replacing the AS3+...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-14-2020, 09:11 PM
Replies: 1,230
Views: 1,174,874
Posted By tartilla
I don't have the strut brace. The car had...

I don't have the strut brace.

The car had hit a deer, but I don't see any evidence that any damage would have caused the removal of the brace.

More likely, if it ever did have it, it was...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-14-2020, 08:55 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,436
Posted By tartilla
There was a used set of Michelin Alpin PA4s for...

There was a used set of Michelin Alpin PA4s for sale local.

315s, but the fronts were 245s vs the 275. Good tread, and well priced.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-14-2020, 08:09 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,436
Posted By tartilla
All great info getting plugged in. I saw a...

All great info getting plugged in.

I saw a set of DWS06 on a Mercedes sporty style car.

The front tires had indications of sidewall peel over. Meaning, the sidewall of the tire was contacting...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-13-2020, 04:15 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,180
Posted By tartilla
There is no doubt that these heads are very...

There is no doubt that these heads are very complex.

It really makes me appreciate the simplicity of the LS pushrod design. Though, they're getting pretty complex now too. Direct injection,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-12-2020, 10:00 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,436
Posted By tartilla
Great info. We have a 3/4 ton Dodge Cummins...

Great info.

We have a 3/4 ton Dodge Cummins to push through snow days if we have to.

But we do have a small mountain pass on the Island Hwy we need to be able to safely deal with 'slush' events...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-12-2020, 01:33 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,436
Posted By tartilla
Roger that. Though the best indicator of...

Roger that.

Though the best indicator of rear suspension and alignment health, would be the tires?

The tread is pretty evenly worn.

I do want to investigate the alignment, but I've heard...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-12-2020, 12:19 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,436
Posted By tartilla
4.6iS new tire options

Just found out my 20" tires are coming apart in the inner sidewall.

Original Toyo STs on there, from 2007. They have a lot of tread left.

So getting tires sooner than I was planning.

Looking...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-09-2020, 11:01 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,328
Posted By tartilla
I'm looking to get a lower thermostat in my 4.6...

I'm looking to get a lower thermostat in my 4.6 as well.

I'm not confidant the electrical control system is robust enough to rely on and use all the time. Better to have an appropriate mechanical...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-09-2020, 10:31 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,328
Posted By tartilla
As these vehicles become more complex, little...

As these vehicles become more complex, little things like this will creep through. They cannot consider everything, all the time. Of course.

...and coolant weeping up a wire sheath....wtf?
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