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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-10-2024, 09:33 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,042
Posted By Aidzer0
That would make sense! Since it’s off the valve...

That would make sense! Since it’s off the valve cover, and there are lots of “issues” with the m54 being away from the heat, which was later fixed by the built in ccv.

If that’s the case, then...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-10-2024, 02:42 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,042
Posted By Aidzer0
Hey Folks, so the engine/trans got delivered,...

Hey Folks, so the engine/trans got delivered, upon inspection, the cylinder walls are perfect and the valves are in great condition.


One question I do have, there seems to be a revised CCV...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-04-2024, 01:07 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,042
Posted By Aidzer0
Its not laziness so much so as needing to take...

Its not laziness so much so as needing to take time off of work to do this along with getting my wife up and running again. Also I will be doing this job myself and my back has not healed since an...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-01-2024, 09:54 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,042
Posted By Aidzer0
I have found a replacement engine, 156k km on it....

I have found a replacement engine, 156k km on it. I got the trans with it too since my trans is high miles and I just wanted to be safe since I will be there already.


So I see its not really...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-06-2024, 08:25 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,042
Posted By Aidzer0
Seems I have 2 decisions, buy a wrecked one from...

Seems I have 2 decisions, buy a wrecked one from auction to swap the engine/trans or try find a motor. Yeah, makes the choices much easier lol!




I called around, no one has a bmw never mind...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-06-2024, 05:51 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,042
Posted By Aidzer0
No, I was using shell premium since getting the...

No, I was using shell premium since getting the car and no signs of tampering of the gas filler neck/tube so I would say no to vandalism. I use shell premium in all my beemers.

I think the issue...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-06-2024, 02:49 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,042
Posted By Aidzer0
Hey guys, so the borescope finally arrived... ...

Hey guys, so the borescope finally arrived...

Well needless to say I found the issue.... :banghead:

So it also seems that I need a new block, since there is no-one around me that could...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-25-2023, 12:25 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,042
Posted By Aidzer0
As unfortunate as this news might be, I would...

As unfortunate as this news might be, I would prefer to stop working in a frozen garage haha.

I will still wait for the borescope to arrive and do a few mundane tests before calling it. Besides...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-24-2023, 06:34 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,042
Posted By Aidzer0
Gotcha, thanks X5chemist, I will try the few...

Gotcha, thanks X5chemist, I will try the few drops of oil + compression test on Tuesday.

If it so happens to change the outcome of this method compression test what would it prove? I’m guessing...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-24-2023, 11:16 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,042
Posted By Aidzer0
I do not, I will check whether I can cobble...

I do not, I will check whether I can cobble something together because this is a brilliant idea! Thanks!





I did not check for valve lash as I do not have feeler gauges (yet), I ordered...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-23-2023, 09:20 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,042
Posted By Aidzer0
Oh for sure! Best to check, I could miss...

Oh for sure! Best to check, I could miss something. Thank you!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-23-2023, 09:08 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,042
Posted By Aidzer0
There is a slight grove, but my nail was not...

There is a slight grove, but my nail was not catching on it. It’s fully smooth.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-23-2023, 03:50 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,042
Posted By Aidzer0
Hey Folks, quick update. I took the valve cover...

Hey Folks, quick update. I took the valve cover off and I cannot see anything wrong with the intake/exhaust valves or the cam shafts or the valvetronic shaft.. I have attached a ton of photos of the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-19-2023, 09:58 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,042
Posted By Aidzer0
Gotcha, thanks! I will order one in the mean time.

Gotcha, thanks! I will order one in the mean time.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-19-2023, 09:48 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,042
Posted By Aidzer0
Any Endoscope will do? - there are tons on amazon...

Any Endoscope will do? - there are tons on amazon and the like. I am not sure how to get it to turn 180 degrees to see the valves. I have never needed to use one.



Or would it need to be...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-18-2023, 09:46 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,042
Posted By Aidzer0
Ouf, sorry, forgot to mention the others, they...

Ouf, sorry, forgot to mention the others, they seem within spec, lowest was 149 and highest was 165. Lowest was cylinder 4.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-18-2023, 07:22 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,042
Posted By Aidzer0
Good evening folks! So, I just came back...

Good evening folks!


So, I just came back from testing the compression on cylinder 7. its a whopping 0. Nothing, needle does not budge... it sounds like the exhaust valves may be open, But I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-17-2023, 11:47 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,042
Posted By Aidzer0
I believe the knock on Cyl7 is because of the...

I believe the knock on Cyl7 is because of the cylinder shut off? Higher knock since the piston is being dragged rather than exerting the forces from combustion. (I am not sure thought...)

As for...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-16-2023, 08:30 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,042
Posted By Aidzer0
Prior I did read the codes and they revealed the...

Prior I did read the codes and they revealed the same + cylinder shutdown due to the misfire and alternator code, but there is nothing wrong with the alternator... it is charging the battery just...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-16-2023, 04:52 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,042
Posted By Aidzer0
Hellish misfire

Hey folks!



I am the proud owner of a faulty N62 4.4l X5, with a constant misfire on cyl 7 and I was hoping one of you could help out.


To start the initial issue was a leaky plug tube,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-22-2022, 06:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,324
Posted By Aidzer0
I’ve seen those, I’ve heard of guys running that...

I’ve seen those, I’ve heard of guys running that without tracking their cars and they ran into issues with over-cooling. I don’t have actual proof for that though.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-22-2022, 01:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,324
Posted By Aidzer0
Since it’s m54, personally I choose the oem for...

Since it’s m54, personally I choose the oem for the water pump, never had an issue, I just replace it on normal maintenance schedules.

I’ve had issues with the cheap and expensive ones that have...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-22-2022, 10:59 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,405
Posted By Aidzer0
Stiffener plate bolts are tty, I am referring to...

Stiffener plate bolts are tty, I am referring to the subframe bolts, one of which I had to drill out. Some folks say they are tty but some say they aren’t.

However torque procedure is the same as...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-22-2022, 10:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,324
Posted By Aidzer0
Is yours the m54 motor? I have an e46 and...

Is yours the m54 motor? I have an e46 and honestly wish I got the m54 x5 [emoji1787] just for space and ease of repair/maintenance.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-22-2022, 09:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,324
Posted By Aidzer0
So I followed this, refilled coolant last night,...

So I followed this, refilled coolant last night, so far, no leaks that I could see, but only time will tell, thanks for the advice, I’ll be updating this thread after the car goes threw a couple of...
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