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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-01-2025, 11:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,990
Posted By Tooshay
What is this metal line near the Oil Dipstick (M54)?

I was checking the oil level on my car and was curious what this metal line is? I noticed that the black plastic piece is very loose between the hose and the metal line.

Is the black piece just...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-24-2021, 11:35 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,498
Posted By Tooshay
When you changed your seal, did you leave the O...

When you changed your seal, did you leave the O ring or did you swap that out too? I need to look more into the work involved, but can you change the seal without separating the housing (and O Ring...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-24-2021, 11:23 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,498
Posted By Tooshay
This sounds like the problem I'm having! The diff...

This sounds like the problem I'm having! The diff fluid was recently changed, but I only drove it a few hundred miles since then until this past weekend when I did a small roadtrip (250+ miles...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-24-2021, 10:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,498
Posted By Tooshay
Looking from the top of the engine bay, it looks...

Looking from the top of the engine bay, it looks like the stiffening plate isn't wet, just the output shaft. It looks like the output shaft if dripping onto the edge of the stiffening plate where it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-24-2021, 10:34 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,498
Posted By Tooshay
The PS and Filter housing are on the left side of...

The PS and Filter housing are on the left side of the engine bay. I guess this is confusing but I have a left hand drive car, my leak is happening near the passenger front wheel.




There has...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-23-2021, 10:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,498
Posted By Tooshay
Oh nice! I didn't know I could do jpg directly. I...

Oh nice! I didn't know I could do jpg directly. I clicked on the Insert Image button but it only asks for a URL.

I'm just kind of suprised this leak came out of nowhere. Like a 6 inch diameter...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-23-2021, 07:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,498
Posted By Tooshay
The 3 pics in the imgur link aren't working?...

The 3 pics in the imgur link aren't working? That's weird. I'll find a different host.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-23-2021, 05:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,498
Posted By Tooshay
Came back from a road trip and puddle on the right side engine bay. Diff Seal Leak?

Came back from a weekend roadtrip and today I noticed a pretty sizeable puddle on the right side of the engine bay. Looking closer, it looks like the leak is coming from the diff shaft seal. It looks...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-04-2021, 11:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 804
Posted By Tooshay
Sorry for the ignorance, but what would I be...

Sorry for the ignorance, but what would I be looking for under the oil cap? Is it that mayo like substance that I see clog up the CCV lines? Or just general dark sludge is a sign too? I will need to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-04-2021, 11:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 804
Posted By Tooshay
Thanks all! Is there a good test for loose ball...

Thanks all! Is there a good test for loose ball joints that isn't measuring the camber angle? Can I lift the rear and feel it by moving the tires? What do you measure the camber angle against with...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-03-2021, 05:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 804
Posted By Tooshay
Hi! New 3.0 6MT Owner!

Hey All!

Recently purchased a new to me 6MT 3.0 with 200k+ miles. Hopefully my luck with higher mileage BMWs continues! I previously had an E36 M3 with 220k+ miles before it was t-boned at an...
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