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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-17-2026, 02:26 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 11,177
Posted By BenFenner
Purchase used OE Westfalia tow kit | Album...

Purchase used OE Westfalia tow kit | Album (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10164034292770100)

Recall from my introduction post one of my future plans:


A dozen stars needed to align...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-18-2026, 03:38 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 11,177
Posted By BenFenner
I can certainly recommend them. :thumbup: The...

I can certainly recommend them. :thumbup:
The image above is a link with more details.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-18-2026, 02:39 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 11,177
Posted By BenFenner
Interesting... I'm quite happy with my...

Interesting...

I'm quite happy with my Knipex Oetiker clamp pliers (part number 10 99 I220) but I can see why you'd like yours.

...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-18-2026, 02:14 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 11,177
Posted By BenFenner
Replace front passenger side outer CV boot |...

Replace front passenger side outer CV boot | Album (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10163731050025100)

At some point recently I noticed a bunch of grease coating areas of the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-08-2026, 08:52 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 11,177
Posted By BenFenner
I don't think BMWs have had threaded shift levers...

I don't think BMWs have had threaded shift levers and knobs since the 1970s, or maybe even earlier... :stickpoke
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-08-2026, 08:51 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 11,177
Posted By BenFenner
I feel yah. A bad knob can be quite annoying. ...

I feel yah. A bad knob can be quite annoying.

Interesting you bring it up, because my stocker is (always was?) separating in an odd way where the wood gives way to the plastic down the right side....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-08-2026, 07:52 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 11,177
Posted By BenFenner
Install new OEM floor mats | Album...

Install new OEM floor mats | Album (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10163685056300100)

The car didn't come with any floor mats, so I snagged some OEM units.
Some cars use the keyed...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-04-2026, 10:47 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,305
Posted By BenFenner
I purchased this same unit in preparation for...

I purchased this same unit in preparation for removing and reinstalling the front main pulley on the E53. I haven't gotten to that job yet, but it has already come in very handy removing the flywheel...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-04-2026, 10:40 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 11,177
Posted By BenFenner
Charge battery | Album...

Charge battery | Album (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10163664639500100)

Excuse the absurd update. I'd left the X5 in the garage for a while and it needed a charge. I should get a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-02-2026, 02:51 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 11,177
Posted By BenFenner
Replace rear wiper arm | Album...

Replace rear wiper arm | Album (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10163656384580100)

As you may recall from the introductory post, the rear wiper arm joint was frozen stiff and would not...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-07-2026, 10:50 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 11,177
Posted By BenFenner
Purchase correct wheel bolt key | Album...

Purchase correct wheel bolt key | Album (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10163538815385100)

As you may recall, earlier I'd figured out which wheel bolt key I needed...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-19-2025, 10:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 830
Posted By BenFenner
Ugh. :rolleyes: ...

Ugh. :rolleyes:

https://www.autoblog.com/.image/w_750,q_auto:good,c_limit/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAxMDIwOTkz/bmw_screw_patent.jpg
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-18-2025, 09:40 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 11,177
Posted By BenFenner
Sounds like you could use a large shed? I...

Sounds like you could use a large shed?

I have a large shed I'm finally finishing the shelving and off-grid solar setup for. It stores all that junk you were talking about. I usually have two cars...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-17-2025, 01:05 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 11,177
Posted By BenFenner
Dirty parked under trees | Album...

Dirty parked under trees | Album (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10163442869580100)

I really need to trim and/or cut down the trees over this part of the driveway and stop parking under...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-11-2025, 02:20 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,974
Posted By BenFenner
I just successfully completed this repair in late...

I just successfully completed this repair in late 2025. Not sure if this is the thread to bump, but I have some notes for me in the past.

Sourcing a new LCD unit with cable:
I purchased a new LCD...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-10-2025, 11:08 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 11,177
Posted By BenFenner
Now you have me opening up my physical copy of...

Now you have me opening up my physical copy of the service manual.
Seems you're right (page 173 in mine, Technical Data section).
I'll update my post.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-10-2025, 10:07 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 11,177
Posted By BenFenner
Got a source on that oil capacity? Everywhere I...

Got a source on that oil capacity? Everywhere I look I am seeing 6.5L. I'd love an authoritative source if you have one.

I did not mean to imply this is my first oil change ever. Just the first...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-09-2025, 07:12 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 11,177
Posted By BenFenner
Understood.

Understood.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-09-2025, 06:37 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 11,177
Posted By BenFenner
Interesting. Something I hadn't thought of, but I...

Interesting. Something I hadn't thought of, but I can see that.
Sounds like maybe OEM are Viton, which might explain why they aren't in the kit?
Either way I'd like to make sure I have some fresh...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-09-2025, 10:42 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 11,177
Posted By BenFenner
Perform first oil change | Album...

Perform first oil change | Album (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10162489231515100)

It looks like I finally got around to the first oil change. For the record, the vehicle has 154,111...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-27-2025, 09:19 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 11,177
Posted By BenFenner
Someone on Facebook asked where the factory tool...

Someone on Facebook asked where the factory tool [wrap] kit is on these cars, so I took them on a journey (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10162430657360100).
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-24-2025, 10:22 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 11,177
Posted By BenFenner
Determine correct wheel bolt key code | Album...

Determine correct wheel bolt key code | Album (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10162164979460100)

The car came with wheel locks, but no key. I took pictures of the wheel locks, counted...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-24-2025, 10:20 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 11,177
Posted By BenFenner
workingonit, I know the feeling. I have two cars...

workingonit, I know the feeling. I have two cars in the garage in various states of repair that haven't been driven much at all in a very long time. It is sad. :(
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-25-2024, 03:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,287
Posted By BenFenner
He kept his original steering angle position...

He kept his original steering angle position sensor? If so, there should be no coding needed. Just possibly a re-calibration.

If you mean he kept the old position sensor off of the donor setup,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-18-2024, 10:29 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 11,177
Posted By BenFenner
I have more updates coming of course, but I just...

I have more updates coming of course, but I just wanted to point out that I have finally recorded at least 20 fuel tank fill-ups (22 actually) for city driving so I'm going to stop recording city...
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