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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-06-2016, 11:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,318
Posted By Babytank
Rockauto has OEM behr tank for $38

Rockauto has OEM behr tank for $38
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-03-2016, 09:13 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,759
Posted By Babytank
Falkens are the cheapest, heaviest and have a...

Falkens are the cheapest, heaviest and have a twoply tire wall instead of 3 , perelli are the lightest but cost twice as much.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-29-2016, 11:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,652
Posted By Babytank
Also if you want to clean the injectors get a...

Also if you want to clean the injectors get a 10ml syringe with plunger removed get a red spray straw and wrap one end with electrical tape, thread straw from the inside, insert injectors into back...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-28-2016, 12:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,525
Posted By Babytank
Removed front sway bar completely (bar, links,...

Removed front sway bar completely (bar, links, bushes, but left retainer) and it feels as nimble as my new rav4 with no noise to boot. Why doesn't everyone remove their front sway and autocross their...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-27-2016, 03:32 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,326
Posted By Babytank
So you would agree that the metal impeller on...

So you would agree that the metal impeller on this German made after market is most likely better than BMW water pump with composite impeller?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-27-2016, 12:40 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,326
Posted By Babytank
I meant in regards to my after market with metal...

I meant in regards to my after market with metal impeller to cause damage to the timing cover.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-27-2016, 11:46 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,326
Posted By Babytank
That would mean multiple catastrophic bearing ...

That would mean multiple catastrophic bearing failure with no notice
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-26-2016, 11:37 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,326
Posted By Babytank
What I often do is find out who originally made...

What I often do is find out who originally made the part from BMW and get it from them. If its engine cooling its Behr, suspension lemforder, hella, mahle victor reins. Use your brain.

Also I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-26-2016, 01:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,198
Posted By Babytank
Plasti-dip will peel as that is what it was...

Plasti-dip will peel as that is what it was designed for. The paint I used is specifically for plastics.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-26-2016, 01:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,198
Posted By Babytank
After 7 months and 7000mi still looking factory ...

After 7 months and 7000mi still looking factory
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m233/dumb109/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20160304_154213229_zps5ivm8p63.jpg...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-25-2016, 10:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,525
Posted By Babytank
After having an assistant rock the steering wheel...

After having an assistant rock the steering wheel and lifting the car and shaming the wheels it seems like the rack. When the steeringwheel is rocked a definite percussive sound can be hear and felt...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-25-2016, 07:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,525
Posted By Babytank
Ball joints may be moving too easy but no rips.

Ball joints may be moving too easy but no rips.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-25-2016, 07:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,525
Posted By Babytank
Guibo? The boots look good.

Guibo? The boots look good.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-25-2016, 07:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,198
Posted By Babytank
Painting the steering wheel airbag surround.

Most high mileage X's get wear around the steering wheel from friction of the drivers hands. Eventually the white and plastic shows through. Why they used white when the could have used black plastic...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-25-2016, 06:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,525
Posted By Babytank
Diagnosing front end clunk

Trying to chase a clunk on the front end;
So far I have replaced the foward LCA bushings, lower rear LCA, and swaybar end link. The next thing I will try is the spring perches and forward LCA ball...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-07-2016, 01:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,145
Posted By Babytank
Or bolt on brake rotor and use 3 jaw puller.

Or bolt on brake rotor and use 3 jaw puller.
Forum: The Lounge 04-06-2016, 10:12 PM
Replies: 386
Views: 55,433
Posted By Babytank
Sidebar; what do you think of 3d printing a...

Sidebar; what do you think of 3d printing a custom camshaft in plastic(compensating for thermal expansion of the metal by a factor of the alloy), adding feeders and troughs to it, submerging in in...
Forum: The Lounge 04-06-2016, 05:28 PM
Replies: 386
Views: 55,433
Posted By Babytank
With all of the out of work machinists and...

With all of the out of work machinists and engineers banning guns would only create more organized crime.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-06-2016, 03:27 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 13,031
Posted By Babytank
In the past on a volvo I cut the bushing out with...

In the past on a volvo I cut the bushing out with a jig saw and new one in by freezing greasing and dropping the car on it. This works but not safe.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-06-2016, 03:16 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,174
Posted By Babytank
Rockauto axle is $50 hard to beat.

Rockauto axle is $50 hard to beat.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-06-2016, 03:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,418
Posted By Babytank
wife left sunroof open during a rainstorm, pano headliner drooping

My headliner is peeling back from the joint on the two panels. Thinking of stretching it and gluing it down. What kind of glue won't eat the foam?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-18-2016, 09:26 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,219
Posted By Babytank
Figured it out, I think... Coolant temperature...

Figured it out, I think... Coolant temperature sensor. The efi tables are temperature sensitive and the sensor was corroded due to running green coolant.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-14-2016, 11:34 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,219
Posted By Babytank
Changed the plugs with NGK of the same model.

Changed the plugs with NGK of the same model.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-14-2016, 11:25 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,219
Posted By Babytank
Urg. It's acting up again. Only occasionally when...

Urg. It's acting up again. Only occasionally when warmish...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-12-2016, 04:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,861
Posted By Babytank
The thought had crossed my mind to go FR with a...

The thought had crossed my mind to go FR with a getrag trans in my 4.4 because it seems like the auto is crap.
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