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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-05-2026, 05:29 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,219
Posted By g300d
Yes its working now so may just leave it alone. ...

Yes its working now so may just leave it alone.

Came in Land Rover packaging, got it from an LR parts place.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-05-2026, 04:32 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,219
Posted By g300d
So here it is. It is indeed a BMW part. ...

So here it is. It is indeed a BMW part.

https://i.postimg.cc/Y9JxSdkh/20260505-101403.jpg

Found a BMW part number on it - 51 13 7 039 261. Comes out as a BMW-Mini part also....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-04-2026, 08:55 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,219
Posted By g300d
My button cover replacement is here! Will...

My button cover replacement is here!

Will update when I get it on.

https://i.postimg.cc/15PgQKBP/20260504-205109.jpg
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-01-2026, 01:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 429
Posted By g300d
Dang! OP ballin' with the wimenzs after he got...

Dang! OP ballin' with the wimenzs after he got his X5 running!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-01-2026, 01:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 374
Posted By g300d
Oh yeah, I put in Dex VI also, many years ago, as...

Oh yeah, I put in Dex VI also, many years ago, as recommended, in my own 3.0i with the GM 5-speed. No problems as well.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-29-2026, 02:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 374
Posted By g300d
That's good to hear, hope you are enjoying it!...

That's good to hear, hope you are enjoying it! :thumbup:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-26-2026, 03:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 374
Posted By g300d
Interestingly, I was reading an "ask an oil SME"...

Interestingly, I was reading an "ask an oil SME" thread over on another forum.

He mentioned similar. I.e., go and compare the KV of the OE oil vs the candidate replacement oil.

Do you still do...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-22-2026, 10:51 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,219
Posted By g300d
Thanks guys for adding more info to this topic. ...

Thanks guys for adding more info to this topic.

I really try to avoid paintwork. Especially with certain colors like silver. Color matching is a chore considering things like age of the paint. ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-21-2026, 09:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 626
Posted By g300d
Gotcha! Very cool, did not know GCC spec...

Gotcha!

Very cool, did not know GCC spec had oil coolers.

I definitely would want one on the V8's but now with the low temp thermostat temps are perfect IMO.

Having the low temp...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-20-2026, 07:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 626
Posted By g300d
Congrats on getting it working! I think I...

Congrats on getting it working!

I think I missed the backstory on the oil cooler?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-20-2026, 07:42 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,219
Posted By g300d
Gents, thanks for confirming my understanding on...

Gents, thanks for confirming my understanding on how this part is built



Thats one way to try.

Also thinking of just cutting up the old unpainted portion with the dremel to make it easier...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-20-2026, 10:24 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,219
Posted By g300d
Yes this is what I need! But what is confusing...

Yes this is what I need! But what is confusing is if you google the part number what comes up is that the OE part comes with the trim right above it that needs to be painted to match. And it looks...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-20-2026, 09:46 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 626
Posted By g300d
Yes 80stech said it clearer probably, what I was...

Yes 80stech said it clearer probably, what I was trying to say is get power for the lights from a fused line direct from battery, but with the switch powered with ignition on.

I'd prefer to get...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-19-2026, 10:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 626
Posted By g300d
I'm not sure about the passenger socket, I even...

I'm not sure about the passenger socket, I even forgot we have that lol!

What I'm wondering is if it's ok to get your supply power from there? Arent those usually rated just to 15 amps or so?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-19-2026, 10:04 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,219
Posted By g300d
Cool to know! I need to look deeper into this. ...

Cool to know! I need to look deeper into this.

Was the part you replaced just the black plastic bottom of the handle that holds the switch and plate lights?

I looked up the part you linked...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-19-2026, 04:58 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,219
Posted By g300d
Thanks for the advice and part number! I...

Thanks for the advice and part number!

I think it's messing with me, it just started working again lol.

I really dislike the design of this. A simple broken switch needs so many unrelated...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-18-2026, 10:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,219
Posted By g300d
Rear upper hatch switch button not working - tips?

This is on the 4.6is.

Release button on hatch between license plate lights stopped working yesterday.

Hatch open button under the AC panel and on the remote key work fine.

Does this point to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-18-2026, 06:21 AM
Replies: 17,671
Views: 3,797,934
Posted By g300d
^gawd yes. I am searching for stuff and I LOL...

^gawd yes. I am searching for stuff and I LOL when I see I have posts in the thread I click on ��

Congrats on getting it running right again (till the next thing pops up lol)!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-17-2026, 06:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 624
Posted By g300d
Hope OE fixes it! I've also seen the valve...

Hope OE fixes it!

I've also seen the valve cover disintegrate and cause repeated leaks despite resealing.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-17-2026, 02:53 AM
Replies: 17,671
Views: 3,797,934
Posted By g300d
Chasing a long crank before start issue that was...

Chasing a long crank before start issue that was getting worse and now happening all the time.

Had a check valve installed at the fuel pump outlet. Still starting hard.

Just put in a new fuel...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-17-2026, 02:45 AM
Replies: 17,671
Views: 3,797,934
Posted By g300d
Thanks for sharing that, nice to know there are...

Thanks for sharing that, nice to know there are options!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-16-2026, 01:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 624
Posted By g300d
What brand gaskets are you using?

What brand gaskets are you using?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-15-2026, 07:34 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,494
Posted By g300d
^I've evolved to doing this too after going...

^I've evolved to doing this too after going through many door handle carriers lol!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-15-2026, 07:31 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,542
Posted By g300d
Whew! Thanks for clarifying that! :thumbup:

Whew! Thanks for clarifying that! :thumbup:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-15-2026, 12:12 PM
Replies: 17,671
Views: 3,797,934
Posted By g300d
Decided at the last minute to use the 4.6 for a...

Decided at the last minute to use the 4.6 for a scheduled weekend out. So took care of some last minute PMS stuff.

Had the transmission fluid and filter changed, used ZF Lifeguard 5. Pricey for...
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