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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-13-2022, 11:08 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 12,398
Posted By aheckenast
Would love to. Haven't gotten around to it yet! ...

Would love to. Haven't gotten around to it yet!

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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-04-2022, 03:41 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 12,398
Posted By aheckenast
Glad to help. I really enjoy opening up mine,...

Glad to help. I really enjoy opening up mine, really woke it up. Was worth the exhaust stink!

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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-06-2021, 12:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,279
Posted By aheckenast
I too have noticed this between my '03 3.0i & my...

I too have noticed this between my '03 3.0i & my father's '05 4.8iS. I simply assumed it's due to different p/s pumps on different engines. I do prefer the heavier feel of the 3.0i.

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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-05-2021, 03:51 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 12,398
Posted By aheckenast
I have those two programs loaded on an old...

I have those two programs loaded on an old windows xp laptop but am not at all familiar with them at all. I did awhile back test connect to my e53 no issues.

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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-05-2021, 02:24 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 12,398
Posted By aheckenast
Did you do it yourself? I've been holding off as...

Did you do it yourself? I've been holding off as this is my daily while my project car is apart, don't want to accidentally brick the dme.

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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-03-2021, 02:05 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 12,398
Posted By aheckenast
Good luck with the install, it's not that fun. If...

Good luck with the install, it's not that fun. If you are time limited I would suggest getting new manifold mounting hardware (studs/nuts to the cyl head).

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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-03-2021, 01:59 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 12,398
Posted By aheckenast
I highly recommend it [emoji106] Sounds a lot...

I highly recommend it [emoji106]
Sounds a lot better with 4.4i mufflers vs 3.0i ones btw.

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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-03-2021, 01:58 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 12,398
Posted By aheckenast
It's been shut down since about 5-6 years ago. I...

It's been shut down since about 5-6 years ago. I feel for you guys down in the states..

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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-15-2021, 04:24 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,577
Posted By aheckenast
Haha yeah if anything they need oil filter...

Haha yeah if anything they need oil filter housing gaskets a few times over before oil pan ever does.

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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-15-2021, 02:07 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,577
Posted By aheckenast
^this About 6 years ago I had an e46 330i I...

^this
About 6 years ago I had an e46 330i I did the pan gasket on, correctly with rtv on the parting lines at the block. It's still holding up fine dry to this day approx. 70k km's later.

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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-15-2021, 02:03 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,577
Posted By aheckenast
Anaerobic is thin, more suitable applied to paper...

Anaerobic is thin, more suitable applied to paper type gaskets as an aid. RTV is thick & fills the gaps/imperfections much better, many manufacturers including the one I work for use it instead of a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-15-2021, 01:02 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,577
Posted By aheckenast
You could try straight rtv'ing although I...

You could try straight rtv'ing although I wouldn't recommend that as they designed it for a gasket clamped between the surfaces.

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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-15-2021, 12:25 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,577
Posted By aheckenast
You're using poor quality rtv sealant then,...

You're using poor quality rtv sealant then, typically the cheap black stuff found in stores. In the dealership I work we use this gm grey stuff that's super thick & lasts long.

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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-15-2021, 11:43 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,577
Posted By aheckenast
You could add rtv engine sealant to both sides of...

You could add rtv engine sealant to both sides of the gasket instead of just the parting lines, but it will be a pain to clean down the road if it ever leaks eventually. I wouldn't use anaerobic...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-13-2021, 12:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 632
Posted By aheckenast
Light Control Module going bad. Had same issue,...

Light Control Module going bad. Had same issue, replaced with a known good used one which fixed that.

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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-08-2021, 11:27 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,034
Posted By aheckenast
Good luck replacing that. There's no direct...

Good luck replacing that. There's no direct replacement for a manual trans X5. I can really only think of similar year Porsche suv's that offered it & they would be just as old. Once the new vehicle...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-06-2021, 05:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 981
Posted By aheckenast
Should be checking for water leaks, likely...

Should be checking for water leaks, likely effecting the LCM and/or General module. Sunroof drain running down the A pillar might be clogged if it is a water leak intrusion.

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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-31-2021, 07:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,457
Posted By aheckenast
Verify the electrical circuits to the heater...

Verify the electrical circuits to the heater valve connector first before condemning it.

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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-31-2021, 05:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,457
Posted By aheckenast
Bmw's (e53 included) don't use a blend door....

Bmw's (e53 included) don't use a blend door. Instead they have a coolant valve that controls how much hot coolant flows to the heater core dependant on hvac temp selected. On the e53 3.0i it is...
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 08-31-2021, 01:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,545
Posted By aheckenast
Thank you, we do not have it so I'll check that...

Thank you, we do not have it so I'll check that out.

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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-31-2021, 12:04 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,464
Posted By aheckenast
Looks good. Sucks about the keyed hood. ...

Looks good. Sucks about the keyed hood.

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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-27-2021, 10:31 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,646
Posted By aheckenast
I had the same issue with the turn signals not...

I had the same issue with the turn signals not showing in the instrument cluster or making the sound but the turn signal bulbs were flashing. Turned out to be my LCM due to slight water damage,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-25-2021, 05:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,348
Posted By aheckenast
Nice I was wondering about this lately, mine is...

Nice I was wondering about this lately, mine is falling apart. Silicone lubricant dry spray would probably work very well as well for install.

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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-24-2021, 11:09 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,657
Posted By aheckenast
No I mean because of the noise level. I had...

No I mean because of the noise level. I had previously already deleted rear mufflers.
And no bmw exhausts don't seem to rust out here, we don't get much salt/brine for winters here though.

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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-24-2021, 12:51 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 13,382
Posted By aheckenast
I can't remember how exactly it engages the...

I can't remember how exactly it engages the column to lock but that blue arrowed piece is spring loaded pushing upward. The red arrowed shaft engages it via key turning lock cylinder. Key turned to...
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