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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-08-2025, 04:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,577
Posted By newb2bimmer
I would also like to note that the dashcam saved...

I would also like to note that the dashcam saved us from a potentially long argument with the insurance providers as the police made absolutely no determination on the scene about what happened or...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-08-2025, 03:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,577
Posted By newb2bimmer
Yeah, I got it wrong in my initial post, sorry....

Yeah, I got it wrong in my initial post, sorry. Trying to find a good used F15 in the area. Don't want to go too crazy with young drivers behind the wheel but something similar to the E70 and safe in...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-05-2025, 02:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,577
Posted By newb2bimmer
Pictures...

Pictures...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-03-2025, 10:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,577
Posted By newb2bimmer
Another life was saved by our E70...

Our beloved E70 gave its life to save our daughter's. A driver ran the stop sign and my daughter T-boned her (corrected) last night on her way home on an otherwise empty road :banghead:.
Other...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-09-2024, 06:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 743
Posted By newb2bimmer
As far as I remember there is no gasket between...

As far as I remember there is no gasket between the two. However, your clamp does not look like mine and someone might have replaced it in the past with one that is not the right size. According to...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-24-2024, 03:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,061
Posted By newb2bimmer
Installed 6 new Bosch coils, originals were...

Installed 6 new Bosch coils, originals were Delphi. Runs smooth now.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-24-2024, 03:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,917
Posted By newb2bimmer
The wheel well splash guard use single use...

The wheel well splash guard use single use rivets. I don't see how you can possibly reuse them especially if they are old. If you buy the generic 3 size set for $12 and the tool $16 in Harbor Freight...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-12-2024, 08:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,061
Posted By newb2bimmer
I do not consider ignition coils as regular...

I do not consider ignition coils as regular maintenance items. I have 3 other vehicles with higher mileage and the coil (packs) have never been replaced except a single pack after a valve cover job...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-12-2024, 12:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,061
Posted By newb2bimmer
Blew a coil yesterday

Cylinder #4 blew it's coil. Fortunately I could drive home (100 miles) without issues on 5 cylinders.

Pulled the coil and it was full up some white dust, no oil, moisture or water in the tube....
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-10-2024, 11:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,288
Posted By newb2bimmer
I run Kumho SOLUS on a different vehicle. It is...

I run Kumho SOLUS on a different vehicle. It is great tire but the thread wear is really bad. I got the current set pro-rated when the previous wore down to the markers.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-28-2024, 10:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,131
Posted By newb2bimmer
I had no issues with cheap ebay plastic stuff. I...

I had no issues with cheap ebay plastic stuff. I actually bought a 2nd set to have a spare.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-18-2024, 11:51 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 776
Posted By newb2bimmer
Why the new cats, just curious?

Why the new cats, just curious?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-08-2023, 04:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,856
Posted By newb2bimmer
The capacity of the E70 N55 is 10.9l or 2.87...

The capacity of the E70 N55 is 10.9l or 2.87 gallons.
If you are that peculiar you can flush it with distilled water then drain (now you have distilled water in your system) and add 1.44 gallons of...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-07-2023, 11:30 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,831
Posted By newb2bimmer
I did tickle charge the E70 to full charge a few...

I did tickle charge the E70 to full charge a few times, if you wait a couple of hours it is all fine. I'm surprised how lowly charged it normally keeps the battery.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-13-2023, 10:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,622
Posted By newb2bimmer
Great idea, I use Fumoto on some of our other...

Great idea, I use Fumoto on some of our other vehicles and was thinking about getting something for the E70 also. I wonder what on Earth can cost $44 on this plug though.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-23-2023, 10:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,435
Posted By newb2bimmer
I second replacing it. While there is some...

I second replacing it. While there is some movement even with a brand new tensioner at idle this is way more excessive than it should be.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-30-2023, 10:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,790
Posted By newb2bimmer
Typical symptom of a vacuum leak.

Typical symptom of a vacuum leak.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-09-2023, 05:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,989
Posted By newb2bimmer
It would be insane not to replace all gaskets and...

It would be insane not to replace all gaskets and seals when the engine is out so it should take you no effort to swap anything that's different (oil pan, filter housing etc.).

Same question here:...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-07-2023, 04:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,989
Posted By newb2bimmer
Keep us posted if you have a chance. I was...

Keep us posted if you have a chance. I was researching the RB issue on the N55 a bit and based on my understanding a lot depends on how and when the RB failed. In some cases the entire engine block...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-06-2023, 06:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,989
Posted By newb2bimmer
I'm curious, I have not done anything in depth on...

I'm curious, I have not done anything in depth on the N55, but there are a lot of Youtube videos showing rod bearing replacement, all those are incorrect?

Just one:
...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-27-2023, 12:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,149
Posted By newb2bimmer
According to the service manual once you remove...

According to the service manual once you remove that clamp you should be able to pry it out.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-27-2022, 01:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 802
Posted By newb2bimmer
The brand is ATP. What I meant that it was not...

The brand is ATP. What I meant that it was not some China never-heard-about brand but a brand that is widely available in the states. I did use gaskets, ATF filters and more from ATP before and never...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-21-2022, 11:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 802
Posted By newb2bimmer
Cheap-ed out on heater core valve, ended up with a leak.

I had the infamous heater core valve issue and I ended up replacing it with a cheaper, but still reputable brand. It only took 6 months and it started leaking out of the body. It was dripping coolant...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-23-2022, 12:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 836
Posted By newb2bimmer
It is possibly some generic (Prestone) coolant. I...

It is possibly some generic (Prestone) coolant. I would drain as much as I can and put proper coolant into it.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-09-2022, 11:52 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 716
Posted By newb2bimmer
Removing bottom air duct (E70)

A few days ago I was trying to gain access to the TC tensioner to replace it. When I got to the point to remove the lower air duct on the right side it appeared to be stuck on the inlet. I did not...
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