Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
07-20-2026, 05:24 PM
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Install audio aux input | Album...
Install audio aux input | Album (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10164468841690100)
I'm an oddball and really like my auxiliary audio inputs, and if you recall I mentioned wanting one in...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
07-19-2026, 11:24 AM
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Replies: 83
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Torque spec I believe is 103 ft·lbs dry.
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Torque spec I believe is 103 ft·lbs dry.
I torque mine wet, so use 60-75 ft·lbs instead.
See these two video sections for more info on wet torquing (with anti-seize in my case):...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
07-19-2026, 08:05 AM
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Replies: 83
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
07-18-2026, 08:47 AM
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Replies: 83
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Replace upper hood vents | Album...
Replace upper hood vents | Album (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10164457937375100)
The restoration continues. This time we are addressing the upper hood vents. The driver's side was...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
07-17-2026, 03:49 PM
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Replies: 83
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Remove wheel locks | Album...
Remove wheel locks | Album (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10164454820660100)
Recall a while back I figured out what wheel key I needed to remove these stupid wheel locks. With that key...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
07-08-2026, 03:20 PM
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Replies: 83
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Install rear luggage straps | Album...
Install rear luggage straps | Album (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10164411924905100)
Used BMW ownership truly is an exercise in automotive restoration.
Here I am replacing a missing...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-26-2026, 02:35 PM
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Replies: 83
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Album...
Album (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10164355459425100)
One of these days I'll get all four cars together for a picture. Today is not that day.
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-23-2026, 05:05 PM
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Replies: 83
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-23-2026, 04:42 PM
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Replies: 83
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
04-30-2026, 10:21 AM
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Replies: 83
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Album...
Album (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10164093051945100)
Not a real update or anything, but the E53 finally put in some work it was purchased for. I grabbed some free dirt from down the...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
04-17-2026, 02:26 PM
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Replies: 83
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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...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-18-2026, 03:38 PM
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Replies: 83
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-18-2026, 02:39 PM
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Replies: 83
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-18-2026, 02:14 PM
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Replies: 83
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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...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-08-2026, 08:52 PM
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Replies: 83
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-08-2026, 08:51 PM
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Replies: 83
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I feel yah. A bad knob can be quite annoying.
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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....
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-08-2026, 07:52 PM
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Replies: 83
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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...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-04-2026, 10:47 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,737
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...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-04-2026, 10:40 AM
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Replies: 83
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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...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-02-2026, 02:51 PM
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Replies: 83
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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...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-07-2026, 10:50 AM
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Replies: 83
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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...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-19-2025, 10:25 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,153
Ugh. :rolleyes:
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Ugh. :rolleyes:
https://www.autoblog.com/.image/w_750,q_auto:good,c_limit/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAxMDIwOTkz/bmw_screw_patent.jpg
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-18-2025, 09:40 AM
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Replies: 83
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Sounds like you could use a large shed?
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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...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-17-2025, 01:05 PM
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Replies: 83
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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...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-11-2025, 02:20 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 8,610
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