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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-01-2016, 09:48 AM
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Posted By StephenVA
:iagree:

:iagree:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-04-2016, 08:50 AM
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Posted By StephenVA
Congrats!

Congrats!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-20-2016, 05:15 PM
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Views: 215,941
Posted By StephenVA
Two things, a little grease as mentioned on the...

Two things, a little grease as mentioned on the clip and the axle grove. Another trick that has worked is a small screw driver to center it on the shaft as you compress it. It will just "snap" in...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-14-2016, 07:20 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 215,941
Posted By StephenVA
:iagree: This is the hardest part,...

:iagree:

This is the hardest part, everything else is easy on this approach.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-19-2015, 06:15 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 215,941
Posted By StephenVA
:iagree:

:iagree:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-19-2015, 10:39 AM
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Views: 215,941
Posted By StephenVA
By the snap crackle pop sounds. The turning...

By the snap crackle pop sounds. The turning forces the outer CV joint to maximum flex, hence if there are any worn parts (ball and cage) the joint parts snap around creating the clicking sounds. ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-04-2015, 09:20 AM
Replies: 444
Views: 215,941
Posted By StephenVA
Glad it helped.

Glad it helped.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-03-2015, 11:04 AM
Replies: 444
Views: 215,941
Posted By StephenVA
You be the man! Thanks for posting this as it...

You be the man! Thanks for posting this as it CAN NOT be said too often on all type of repairs.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-02-2015, 09:02 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 215,941
Posted By StephenVA
Yes !

The drop the control arm and uncliping the joint from the shaft allows you to insert the new boot over the joint. This quick solution is only a complete repair if the boot has just cracked or...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-02-2015, 09:53 AM
Replies: 444
Views: 215,941
Posted By StephenVA
Go for it! :popcorn: It is considered a...

Go for it! :popcorn:

It is considered a "band Aid" or a "Coat hanger" repair in the professional world. The market for a split boot would be 3rd world or DIY with low skill sets where price is...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-01-2015, 05:22 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 215,941
Posted By StephenVA
Ricky Bobby is correct in the position of split...

Ricky Bobby is correct in the position of split boots usage. ALL have a high failure rate after install. This design came up in the aftermarket many years ago with the intro of front wheel drive...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-18-2015, 10:40 AM
Replies: 444
Views: 215,941
Posted By StephenVA
PCH BMW, Thanks for the write up and...

PCH BMW,
Thanks for the write up and restarting this CV posting. I too did the quick and easy method some months ago with great results and no issues.
As new posters come on line, this issue...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-12-2013, 04:28 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 215,941
Posted By StephenVA
Thought that price would get your attention. I...

Thought that price would get your attention. I paid a whole lot less 20 years ago. I think I paid $89?
The Mancini version works perfect for the hobby user. For both the intended use and as a block...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-11-2013, 11:47 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 215,941
Posted By StephenVA
Lisle CV Boot Clamp Pliers for Ear Type Clamps ...

Lisle CV Boot Clamp Pliers for Ear Type Clamps
Toolsource #67920
Manufacturers Part Number #30800
$22.50

Features:

For all ear-type clamps
Designed for use w/ a torque wrench, as...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-11-2013, 11:23 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 215,941
Posted By StephenVA
Yep and the price will kill you

SPX Miller Special Tools Torsion Bar Remover
Toolsource #114259
Manufacturers Part Number #C-3728
$407.39
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-11-2013, 05:04 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 215,941
Posted By StephenVA
http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/chucker54_2269_50071097...

http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/chucker54_2269_50071097 (http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/chucker54_2270_16861683)
MOPAR - Torsion Bar Tool (http://chucker54.stores.yahoo.net/motobarto.html)
$35.95
MRE2346I

...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-11-2013, 10:57 AM
Replies: 444
Views: 215,941
Posted By StephenVA
I just completed this project over the weekend on...

I just completed this project over the weekend on a 05 X5 4.8is. I used the pop out the shaft from the CV joint after removing the lower control arm process as described multiple times in this topic....
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