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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-09-2019, 09:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,316
Posted By jayarc
It usually runs straight up, next to the engine...

It usually runs straight up, next to the engine vertically and I've attached mine with a zip tie to the bracket that holds the expansion tank on. There's probably a proper part to do that but I don't...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-09-2019, 09:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,316
Posted By jayarc
You'll be able to locate the area by finding the...

You'll be able to locate the area by finding the flex disc/giubo under the car which is the black disc you see at the far right in the image.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-09-2019, 09:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,316
Posted By jayarc
I have an 04-06 4.8is and I'm near positive...

I have an 04-06 4.8is and I'm near positive that's the front diff breather like mentioned. I just took that off and put it back on the front diff putting a new upper oil pan in. It's probably not...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-15-2019, 07:36 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 31,062
Posted By jayarc
Hey snik I'm still curious to help others. I do...

Hey snik I'm still curious to help others. I do have the side fill "plug" that I can see like in the original OP's photo BUT it looks like a PO tried to knock it loose with a chisel putting gouges in...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-15-2019, 07:32 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 31,062
Posted By jayarc
I can't thank you guys enough for the quick...

I can't thank you guys enough for the quick feedback. You saved my day, the trans filled up alright and I'm on my way. Last step is to fit the pesky rear air-to-spring coils in the tiny space you...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-14-2019, 11:29 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 31,062
Posted By jayarc
Alright guys I'm in a similar position as OP. I...

Alright guys I'm in a similar position as OP. I was having trouble trying to find the fill plug on my 04-06 with the GA6HP26Z transmission, XDrive etc...


I just finished up doing the mechatronic...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-27-2019, 06:34 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 13,357
Posted By jayarc
My experience putting an Eonon GA8150 Android 7...

My experience putting an Eonon GA8150 Android 7 head unit into my e46 was that I personally found the sound quality to go down, way down. I have a feeling the digital audio card or amp inside the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-27-2019, 06:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,871
Posted By jayarc
New developments mean I'm doing more work but the...

New developments mean I'm doing more work but the positives are I'll take care of nearly every oil leak this E53 commonly has.


I got the new axle in there and there was still a leak from behind...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-15-2019, 07:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,871
Posted By jayarc
So I'm finally more down the road with this. It...

So I'm finally more down the road with this. It turned out the PO/Dealer had different front air struts on each side. Drivers side was a remanufactured Arnott BMW strut and the left was a Suncore air...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-31-2018, 01:14 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 101,972
Posted By jayarc
There were other things found that a PPI wouldn't...

There were other things found that a PPI wouldn't reveal that make me cringe as well. So the only time I've actually seen a front bump stop on an air suspension was doing research. This video you can...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-30-2018, 01:18 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 101,972
Posted By jayarc
I think I've heard the speed is 25mph. Recently a...

I think I've heard the speed is 25mph. Recently a new car to me was calibrated with INPA and I drove out my neighborhood to test only to have the car bottom out after I reached 25, locking a front...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-27-2018, 01:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,871
Posted By jayarc
So after getting her back to the house and it...

So after getting her back to the house and it sitting on my garage floor I see an oil leak that made a five foot long pool after a night sitting. I'm going to assume that's coming from the diff seal...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-26-2018, 08:49 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,871
Posted By jayarc
Found the bump stops

Found the bump stops
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-26-2018, 08:38 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,871
Posted By jayarc
My phone camera is so terrible I could get...

My phone camera is so terrible I could get nothing but shots that look like hoth underneath the car where it's located. With my phone flashlight it's clear that the outer CV blew apart, found one of...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-25-2018, 08:07 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,871
Posted By jayarc
So both fronts grabbed at about the same time....

So both fronts grabbed at about the same time. I'll get down there and take a picture later today as my x-mas present to myself and frame it to remember to be more careful.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-24-2018, 07:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,871
Posted By jayarc
I have a feeling the bump stops have either...

I have a feeling the bump stops have either broken apart or fallen off. Normally with regular suspensions you have them to prevent this situation. I was pretty surprised myself...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-24-2018, 05:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,871
Posted By jayarc
I can see that the front passenger side CV is...

I can see that the front passenger side CV is "blown apart" at the boot. It's separated and I found a large metal bearing like piece in the road. Definitely broken and visibly separated. At this...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-24-2018, 03:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,871
Posted By jayarc
At first after I bought it and the dealer raised...

At first after I bought it and the dealer raised it manually (still inactive on) it held ok for about three/four weeks. After that and the cold weather the front left went down. After that I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-24-2018, 02:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,871
Posted By jayarc
Also, shouldn't there be bump stops to prevent...

Also, shouldn't there be bump stops to prevent this kind of thing happening? I'm also interested in opinions about doing an air suspension delete for coils/springs.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-24-2018, 02:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,871
Posted By jayarc
Bottomed out E53 via INPA susp changes, blew CV.

Hi there, normally I'm a smarter human than I was today for a period of time. I bought a 4.8is which I love and the dealer manually calibrated the air susp before I left, leaving me with "Inactive...
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