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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-15-2023, 02:04 AM
Replies: 17,761
Views: 4,148,581
Posted By zuvarak
Maybe your gearbox would benefit from a 6hp zip...

Maybe your gearbox would benefit from a 6hp zip kit and a new valve body separator plate as well. 2-1 slam almost entirely disappeared after an oil change on mine. At almost 370k km, all those seals...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-19-2023, 04:33 PM
Replies: 17,761
Views: 4,148,581
Posted By zuvarak
Yeah, didn't think about plugging it at the time...

Yeah, didn't think about plugging it at the time as was busy with the glow plug module :dunno:
Nothing's been removed, EGR as it is, intake is without swirl flaps from factory..guess I'll have to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-19-2023, 03:59 PM
Replies: 17,761
Views: 4,148,581
Posted By zuvarak
Absolutely, that hose is different and is well in...

Absolutely, that hose is different and is well in its place. This is definitely a vacuum hose that got loose from something, e.g. the end of it has burst wide open.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-19-2023, 03:27 PM
Replies: 17,761
Views: 4,148,581
Posted By zuvarak
Just remembered that when I was changing the glow...

Just remembered that when I was changing the glow plug module I noticed a loose vacuum hose under the intake side..wonder what is it for. One of the lines that was coming around from the rear of the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-19-2023, 03:36 AM
Replies: 17,761
Views: 4,148,581
Posted By zuvarak
I actually had to replace the driver's dla...

I actually had to replace the driver's dla because the previous owner decided to cheap out and put in a used one from an RHD car meaning that there was no way to lock/unlock with a physical key. At...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-17-2023, 12:01 PM
Replies: 17,761
Views: 4,148,581
Posted By zuvarak
Indeed. I guess the next weak link to go in that...

Indeed. I guess the next weak link to go in that whole fabulous engineering marvel is the actual wire that operates the locking mechanism
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-17-2023, 04:20 AM
Replies: 17,761
Views: 4,148,581
Posted By zuvarak
Went through that not long ago. Believe it was...

Went through that not long ago. Believe it was still the original carrier. Didn't look like anyone's been in there before me. I bought a new carrier prior to tackling the job but ended up kind of...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-16-2023, 06:18 PM
Replies: 17,761
Views: 4,148,581
Posted By zuvarak
How are you liking that Gooloo jump starter? Been...

How are you liking that Gooloo jump starter? Been contemplating getting something similar. A really nice accessory to have in the car.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-16-2023, 09:32 AM
Replies: 17,761
Views: 4,148,581
Posted By zuvarak
Finally decided to change the glow plug module as...

Finally decided to change the glow plug module as it started working quite poorly. Glow plugs are all new so I figured to try and get it done without removing the intake.Well that sucked. The special...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-08-2022, 02:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 694
Posted By zuvarak
I know that the 155 kW version was made...

I know that the 155 kW version was made specifically for the Belgian market and they just have a different engine tune, everything else is exactly the same.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-08-2022, 02:11 PM
Replies: 17,761
Views: 4,148,581
Posted By zuvarak
Engine oil change 1 diesel injector was...

Engine oil change
1 diesel injector was restored (before sending the car off to get an oil change at my indy, I noticed that injector corrections were way off with 1st cyl value being 4+)...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-29-2022, 09:50 AM
Replies: 17,761
Views: 4,148,581
Posted By zuvarak
Yeah it was quite neglected. Passenger side was...

Yeah it was quite neglected. Passenger side was fine but I repainted it for the colors to match. Basically just lots of sandpaper. I went P180 > p320 > p800 > p2000. The hardest part is where the old...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-29-2022, 09:17 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,063
Posted By zuvarak
Any updates? I've had the understanding that...

Any updates? I've had the understanding that anything over 2.5 is a good reason enough to begin thinking about possible solutions before it's too late. I'd advise getting #3 and #5 tested as soon as...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-29-2022, 09:02 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,859
Posted By zuvarak
As it's almost 5000 km after the engine rebuild...

As it's almost 5000 km after the engine rebuild I'll have to schedule an oil change at the shop that did the work. I'll let them have a look at this as well.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-29-2022, 08:56 AM
Replies: 17,761
Views: 4,148,581
Posted By zuvarak
Repainted my side-mirror assemblies along with...

Repainted my side-mirror assemblies along with the wiper blade arms last Saturday. They looked horrible. Motip semi-gloss spray paint did a fantastic job. Is it okay to paste an instagram link here?...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-27-2022, 08:02 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,859
Posted By zuvarak
Just realized that I even commented your thread...

Just realized that I even commented your thread more than a month ago. Looking at the video I expect it's exactly what's happening underneath mine as well. The drive shaft is definitely moving or...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-27-2022, 07:55 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,859
Posted By zuvarak
220k miles (355k km). It's not really a roll....

220k miles (355k km).
It's not really a roll. The rear wheels rotate just so slightly and yes, since the foot is on the brakes, you can hear the scraping as the rotors move from under the brake pad...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-26-2022, 04:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,859
Posted By zuvarak
Car jerks when shifting to R

As the title suggests, for quite some time my e53 has been doing this weird motion when selecting R. It doesn't seem like the standard transmission jerk that I've read about. Once R is engaged, I can...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-14-2022, 09:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,812
Posted By zuvarak
Glad to hear that you're all good now, with that...

Glad to hear that you're all good now, with that $$$ wouldn't expect anything less though. Did anyone from diagnostics ever show you the actual clutch adaptation values?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-12-2022, 04:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 588
Posted By zuvarak
What counter do you mean?

What counter do you mean?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-12-2022, 02:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 633
Posted By zuvarak
The old Xers are underestimated a lot imo and...

The old Xers are underestimated a lot imo and most people hating on them either had the pleasure of repairing them after being neglected by many of previous owners or have / had the V8 version :)
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-12-2022, 01:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 588
Posted By zuvarak
So I had my transmission serviced a few weeks...

So I had my transmission serviced a few weeks ago. 220k miles and that was the first oil change. The connector was leaking a little so it was replaced as well. Funnily enough, the issue with power...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-15-2022, 09:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 588
Posted By zuvarak
Power steering issue

Greetings everyone

I noticed some strange behavior and didn't find anything relatable on the Internet.
So, basically, sometimes, when starting the car, the power steering refuses to engage,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-15-2022, 09:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,140
Posted By zuvarak
Mine's doing the same stuff. When changing gears...

Mine's doing the same stuff. When changing gears on the spot back and forth, I can feel the car moving a little. One shop told me that it's probably something to do with the transfer case. I know...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-02-2022, 03:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 802
Posted By zuvarak
Definitely my favorite BMW channel on YT. And the...

Definitely my favorite BMW channel on YT. And the vids are proper long as well, none of that 15min view count BS.
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