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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-17-2023, 10:05 PM
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Posted By andrewwynn
No additive needed. Some lifter tick when cold is...

No additive needed. Some lifter tick when cold is very normal.

N52 is very distinct and they even have a procedure to work in the lifters to get them to quiet down.


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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-17-2023, 08:38 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,596
Posted By andrewwynn
The check valves hold oil in the timing gear. If...

The check valves hold oil in the timing gear. If they leak you'll get ticking at start mostly from the "lifters".

Loose chain is a distinct rattle sound. It will also usually just last a few...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-14-2020, 01:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,596
Posted By andrewwynn
Get OEM don't forget the crush washer it's single...

Get OEM don't forget the crush washer it's single use. Not replacing cost my buddy 1 qt a week of oil until he did.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-13-2020, 02:34 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,596
Posted By andrewwynn
That was the fix for other people.i would not...

That was the fix for other people.i would not experiment with high flow filters or different weights of oil.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-13-2020, 01:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,596
Posted By andrewwynn
There is a distinct difference in the chain...

There is a distinct difference in the chain rattle sound and other start up noises like vanos rattle and lifter tick which is pretty normal on my m54. When ambient drops below 50F, I will definitely...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-13-2020, 12:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,596
Posted By andrewwynn
You do not need to do chain guides preemptively....

You do not need to do chain guides preemptively. They can last 300-400,000 miles. My research concluded that the primary failure mode is the chain tensioner . The guides are probably brittle by the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-02-2020, 11:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,596
Posted By andrewwynn
You need to look inside and confirm the guides...

You need to look inside and confirm the guides are ok or not. Snake cameras are under $20 for USB and $40/50 for wifi model. You can also drain the oil and remove the oil level sensor to look for...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-30-2020, 07:25 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,596
Posted By andrewwynn
01 x5 timing chain guides?

Timing chain guides can last 300-400 miles if you change the tensioner regularly.

If your symptom is primarily rattle at start that fades that's the initial loose chain symptom and you can catch...
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