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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum Yesterday, 06:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 62
Posted By Henn28
That was my plan, if TIS is super clear on how to...

That was my plan, if TIS is super clear on how to do it. I’d hate to make the problem worse.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum Yesterday, 03:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 62
Posted By Henn28
Respray or replace

Not E53 related, but hoping to get some advice from those who have gone down this road already. Fortunately I don’t have much experience with body damage and work. Thanks in advance.

Was in the M3...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-27-2026, 08:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 844
Posted By Henn28
Sounds good. Take some pics of the set up you...

Sounds good. Take some pics of the set up you came up with. I’ve got a big torque wrench, but not 302 ftlbs big!

Also, I can’t recall if you still need to remove the Jesus bolt, but be careful...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-21-2026, 12:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 844
Posted By Henn28
I actually have the BMW tool. I was on the FCP...

I actually have the BMW tool. I was on the FCP clearance pages a year or so ago and it was on a crazy sale so I grabbed it, knowing I'd need it for my motor rebuild. I bolted it up for the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-14-2026, 10:56 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,936
Posted By Henn28
It does have the MAP plug. It settles in the 93...

It does have the MAP plug. It settles in the 93 to 95 deg range. I think the radiator outlet temps trend a bit higher, and I think I hear my fan clutch engage a bit more in the depths of summer (95+...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-14-2026, 08:34 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,936
Posted By Henn28
That does seem high. I watch mine obsessively on...

That does seem high. I watch mine obsessively on road trips and see it settle around 93 to 95. I also never see the MAP functionality in work like I used to on the highway, for no reason seemingly. ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-13-2026, 04:04 PM
Replies: 348
Views: 165,272
Posted By Henn28
I’ve made some progress on my 4.4 rebuild and...

I’ve made some progress on my 4.4 rebuild and will update that work shortly. It’s still not done, but the bottom end is together, I finally got my heads back from the machine shop and installed the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-13-2026, 03:25 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,936
Posted By Henn28
The Bremman 90 deg tstat from ECS works great. ...

The Bremman 90 deg tstat from ECS works great. I’ve been running it in my 4.6 for a couple years now with zero problems, codes, etc. I had read the 88 deg will throw a code occasionally, so I went...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-08-2026, 12:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 485
Posted By Henn28
Willdo. Traveling for work currently, but may...

Willdo. Traveling for work currently, but may tackle this when I get home. Or at least take some trim pieces off to get a sense, hopefully, of what I’m dealing with. I suspect the small triangular...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-06-2026, 05:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 485
Posted By Henn28
Pulled the left side card off, cleaned up 80% of...

Pulled the left side card off, cleaned up 80% of the butyl, closed the door and tried to sim ran from above with the hose. Water definitely getting into the door and finding its way to the inner...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-05-2026, 05:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 485
Posted By Henn28
Thanks, and sorry about the double post. Got...

Thanks, and sorry about the double post. Got caught in some do-loop trying to post originally. Drains should be clear as I snaked them with weed wacker line and then a flush with water. This is the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-05-2026, 12:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 353
Posted By Henn28
Door question - duplicate.

I've been troubleshooting my car for the wet rear seat floors and was waiting for the next big rain after cleaning my sun roof drains. I didn't get anything out of them and they didn't seem clogged,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-05-2026, 12:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 485
Posted By Henn28
Door question

I've been troubleshooting my car for the wet rear seat floors and was waiting for the next big rain after cleaning my sun roof drains. I didn't get anything out of them and they didn't seem clogged,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-26-2026, 09:39 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,165
Posted By Henn28
I do like the Geolanders I’ve had on the e53 for...

I do like the Geolanders I’ve had on the e53 for several seasons now. A decent compromise between crap conditions and highway driving manners. They are pretty quiet on asphalt, especially at highway...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-23-2026, 09:41 PM
Replies: 17,766
Views: 4,321,859
Posted By Henn28
x5 axles….ugh. My front right axle from FCP...

x5 axles….ugh.
My front right axle from FCP showed up today. The right front outer boot has been throwing grease for 2 years as I’ve ignored it. The GKN axle was on clearance a few weeks ago so I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-20-2026, 01:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 445
Posted By Henn28
Try this: ...

Try this:
https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?2500459-BMW-ISTA-P-3-74-0-930-ISTA-4-56-32-Toyota-ISTA-4-52-44

My download was via a bimmerforums link and it works well. Don’t know if...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-20-2026, 01:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,165
Posted By Henn28
I was stuck for a BMW only bolt a couple years...

I was stuck for a BMW only bolt a couple years ago and my local BMW dealer had one. I drove the X5 over there to pick it up and the service manager came out to take a look, along with a couple sales...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-09-2026, 06:34 PM
Replies: 1,144
Views: 287,530
Posted By Henn28
Nice work fellas!

Nice work fellas!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-30-2026, 09:07 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,325
Posted By Henn28
Mine are looking more sun baked than factory...

Mine are looking more sun baked than factory matte now too. Not sure how they come off, but they could use a re-spray for sure.

Regarding the racks, they come off pretty easily. I cleaned mine...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-18-2026, 11:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,912
Posted By Henn28
Great, thanks!

Great, thanks!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-18-2026, 07:34 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,912
Posted By Henn28
Just saw this….I stumbled onto the tan JB Weld as...

Just saw this….I stumbled onto the tan JB Weld as well 6 or 7 years ago after trying a few other things, mostly unsuccessfully. I had no idea though that there was a mixing tip! Genius!

I’ve...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-17-2026, 05:26 PM
Replies: 348
Views: 165,272
Posted By Henn28
Been a slow spring and summer for the E53 and its...

Been a slow spring and summer for the E53 and its old 4.4 I’m rebuilding. It’s now splitting daily duties with the G80, it’s stinking hot, and frankly, big picture, she’s been really reliable.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-15-2026, 09:52 AM
Replies: 17,766
Views: 4,321,859
Posted By Henn28
My wife pointed out the other day that the X5...

My wife pointed out the other day that the X5 horns sounded like a sick goat so two new ones went in last week. I’m getting pretty good at pulling that left headlight quickly. The job is easier if...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-11-2026, 12:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,800
Posted By Henn28
I don’t think so, but perhaps. The plastic gear...

I don’t think so, but perhaps. The plastic gear looks like it’s pressed onto the hub with the Allen keyed center. Maybe glued? It’s actually really easy to get to and swap out, so I’m not sure I’d...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-10-2026, 08:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,800
Posted By Henn28
I’m happy it’s not the rails, or something more...

I’m happy it’s not the rails, or something more difficult to fix. I’ve been ignoring it for a while now. I’ll get the new motor in and do a good visual inspection, and get some grease on the...
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