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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-09-2026, 06:34 PM
Replies: 1,144
Views: 275,188
Posted By Henn28
Nice work fellas!

Nice work fellas!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-30-2026, 09:07 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 888
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: 7,567
Posted By Henn28
Great, thanks!

Great, thanks!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-18-2026, 07:34 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,567
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: 346
Views: 158,925
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: 17,756
Views: 4,139,343
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: 1,666
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: 1,666
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...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-09-2026, 03:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,666
Posted By Henn28
The culprit

I dropped the center trim piece from the headliner today to get to the motor and switch so I could troubleshoot.

https://i.postimg.cc/5yCp1GQh/PXL-20260709-185328475-Original.jpg...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-07-2026, 06:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,666
Posted By Henn28
Sunroof failure

Well, it’s taken almost 35 years of BMW ownership, but I had my first sunroof failure today. I’ve been chasing rear pax floor leaks and spent some time today (after replacing both horns)...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-23-2026, 08:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 679
Posted By Henn28
That is a pristine barrier! Great find.

That is a pristine barrier! Great find.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-19-2026, 12:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 679
Posted By Henn28
WD 40! Great call, thanks. I assume I can get...

WD 40! Great call, thanks. I assume I can get more black goo of the appropriate type at auto zone, or Amazon?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-19-2026, 10:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 679
Posted By Henn28
Leaky doors

It rained cats and dogs here over the past several days thanks to the first big storm of the hurricane season. It’s way too early for this crap - Late July is usually when we start seeing named...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-19-2026, 10:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 411
Posted By Henn28
TIS and Bentley call for measuring with a feeler...

TIS and Bentley call for measuring with a feeler to get the gap correct between the sensor and flywheel. I couldn’t do this without removing the stiffener plate, so I opted to simply install the new...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-17-2026, 04:08 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,746
Posted By Henn28
Great news! Nice work.

Great news! Nice work.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-17-2026, 04:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 382
Posted By Henn28
Same…Im lazy enough that I wouldn’t want to...

Same…Im lazy enough that I wouldn’t want to unwrap the top of the motor again in a month or two when the next one fails. Plugs too if they are that old!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-13-2026, 12:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,133
Posted By Henn28
They are beggars….always wanting something!

They are beggars….always wanting something!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-11-2026, 09:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 856
Posted By Henn28
How does that snap!? Has the plate been on and...

How does that snap!? Has the plate been on and off and the bolts reused many times? I reused mine a few times and then replaced them with OE bolts as I started get nervous. Years ago I took the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-06-2026, 10:10 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,746
Posted By Henn28
There is a parts shop near me that specializes in...

There is a parts shop near me that specializes in suspension stuff. They’ve got a shop with a zillion ton press and an old guy who has pressed every type of bearing in and out, ever made.

Those...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-31-2026, 07:55 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,746
Posted By Henn28
Did you hammer the new ones in or press them? ...

Did you hammer the new ones in or press them? Strange it failed unless you hammered on the inner race by accident.

I did a whole thread on it, but I bought eBay steering knuckles and rebuilt...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-31-2026, 07:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,099
Posted By Henn28
Hmmm, the link comes up as a grandpa beige...

Hmmm, the link comes up as a grandpa beige pleather swivel recliner chair!

I rented a coil spring compressor kit from Auto Zone when I did the rears on my wife’s Grand Cherokee a few years ago.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-27-2026, 09:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 923
Posted By Henn28
Honestly, I’ve always had manuals and the e53 was...

Honestly, I’ve always had manuals and the e53 was my only significant auto experience until we got her new x5. I was blown away at the difference. My quick google search says the 6hp used a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-25-2026, 09:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 923
Posted By Henn28
I need to find time to watch the video. My...

I need to find time to watch the video. My wife’s G08 50e X5 has been my first experiential the 8HP and I think an E53 with that transmission would be amazing.

Somewhere between the 5HP and 8HP...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-05-2026, 08:27 AM
Replies: 346
Views: 158,925
Posted By Henn28
KC Light install

Same post as on the wiring question thread I started, but wanted to update the overland thread with it.

Been a slow spring for the X5 projects. It’s also splitting daily duties with the new G80,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-03-2026, 10:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,229
Posted By Henn28
Thanks RRPhil. It does seem like they just eased...

Thanks RRPhil. It does seem like they just eased the ribs back a bit, but other than that it’s the same bellhousing….that should be an easy job for a competent machine shop. Or an incompetent amateur...
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