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Forum: Parts and Accessories Forum 08-31-2022, 10:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,002
Posted By blktoptrvl
Thanks for the advice... Into the dump it all...

Thanks for the advice... Into the dump it all goes. Later.
Forum: Parts and Accessories Forum 07-30-2022, 02:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,002
Posted By blktoptrvl
Is there a mod here who can answer this question for me?

I sold my 2006 BMW X5 and no longer have any need for any of the new parts I have collected.

Can I offer those parts here to members without having to PAY to become a premier member? All I am...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-20-2022, 01:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,579
Posted By blktoptrvl
Oh Damn! Rod Knock.

OK, I am experiencing rod knock.

Has anyone tried to remove the pan with the engine (4.4i) in the car in order to replace the bearings?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-01-2021, 04:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,080
Posted By blktoptrvl
OK, so I just today decided to work on the...

OK, so I just today decided to work on the headlamp. As I have all the parts I need (I thought) and the time.

So, first thing, I replace the igniter for the left non-working low beam. Still no...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-15-2021, 08:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,570
Posted By blktoptrvl
For buying a replacement... again the prices are...

For buying a replacement... again the prices are low, but there is confusion out on the web as to which is the right part. The part number I find is: 51-11-7-111-767

But some sites say this will...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-14-2021, 09:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,570
Posted By blktoptrvl
Thanks

That sounds like a really good idea.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-14-2021, 04:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,570
Posted By blktoptrvl
New (Stronger) lower grille

I need to remove the bumper cover soon. While doing that job I have been thinking I would replace the lower (not Kidney) grilles.

They can be found pretty easily, but most of them seem to be...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-29-2021, 05:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,080
Posted By blktoptrvl
Pissed! Xenon replacement.

So, I'm a little pissed off right now.

About 1K ago, I took my X5 to a local mechanic to have the Alternator Bracket Gasket replaced. Everything seemed OK until this week when the driver side...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-24-2020, 05:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,650
Posted By blktoptrvl
Was this a joke? Otherwise, it seems...

Was this a joke? Otherwise, it seems extreeeeemely excessive to me. See a fine crack; replace the boot? After a crack appears how much longer do you really have 10K, 20K, Unknown?

Isn't that a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-23-2019, 09:46 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 78,348
Posted By blktoptrvl
Do you know if you have to follow instructions...

Do you know if you have to follow instructions provided with the tool kit (if any), or are there step by step instructions available somewhere other than videos that can be lost or deleted from...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-23-2019, 09:39 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 78,348
Posted By blktoptrvl
You might consider this a "nervous energy" or...

You might consider this a "nervous energy" or "fraidy cat" question:

Anyway...

If the piston for the cylinder you are working on is locked at TDC. Is there enough room in the compression...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-23-2019, 07:48 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 78,348
Posted By blktoptrvl
Thanks a lot for the alternative tool kit (edit:...

Thanks a lot for the alternative tool kit (edit: unfortunately, it seems to be universally unavailable)... That looks much more reasonable. Has anyone here used or been exposed to both tool kits -...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-23-2019, 05:08 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 78,348
Posted By blktoptrvl
OK, it's my turn. 145,000 Miles. I noticed...

OK, it's my turn.

145,000 Miles. I noticed puffs of smoke when idling. I have already replaced the PCV Caps and diaphragms - no soap. When I got home today, I let the car idle and for about 4...
Forum: Site Suggestions and Feedback 04-17-2019, 04:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,028
Posted By blktoptrvl
Searching

Does anyone here have a "trick" for searching?

Many automotive acronyms are three letters. So, searching for "PCV" brings nothing because the forum ignores 3 letter words.

Any hints?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-31-2019, 07:44 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,225
Posted By blktoptrvl
An update to my previous review... When new,...

An update to my previous review...

When new, they were very quiet and smooth.

However I just changed them out and they were VERY loud, very unbalanced, and harsh. Maybe they were past due......
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-31-2019, 07:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 813
Posted By blktoptrvl
Service Reminders

The service reminder lights do a great job of telling you when you should change the oil... that is until you retire and your driving goes from more than 20K miles a year down to about 5. Likewise,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-10-2019, 03:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,877
Posted By blktoptrvl
OK, I took it back apart again and examined the...

OK, I took it back apart again and examined the actuators...

The only difference I could find is that the BMW actuator has a wider slot where the lock indicator rod travels. The slot is about a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-09-2019, 05:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,877
Posted By blktoptrvl
Not so fast!!! Car was good for the day......

Not so fast!!!

Car was good for the day... then the "Door Open" Messages started again.

So, I got a new actuator from Rock Auto. The Doorman replacement unit went right in; worked for about 5...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-06-2019, 06:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,877
Posted By blktoptrvl
Nope. as soon as I took it off the charge, the...

Nope. as soon as I took it off the charge, the car stopped sleeping. Had the battery checked and replaced. Bad cell. Good news is the battery was replaced for free.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-05-2019, 02:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,877
Posted By blktoptrvl
For now, I will chalk it up to a low battery. ...

For now, I will chalk it up to a low battery. Since retiring, I did not realize just how much I have NOT been driving the X.

I Think I may need to keep it on a tender for the foreseeable future.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-03-2019, 08:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,877
Posted By blktoptrvl
Thanks. After my last post... I went into the...

Thanks. After my last post... I went into the garage, opened and closed the door; and 16 minutes later it was sleeping again.

Funky problems usually indicate battery. I think I will invest in a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-03-2019, 08:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,877
Posted By blktoptrvl
Follow-up

Put the X on the battery tender and let it sit for two days...

Today when I first looked into the window, the transmission "Park" light was off - indicating that the car was asleep.

Driving...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-29-2018, 04:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,877
Posted By blktoptrvl
Spurious Warning Messages.

Has anyone been getting false dash warning messages?

For about 4 years I was frequently getting code P1439. I would clear it and then 3 months or maybe a week later, I would get it again. The...
Forum: Detailing Forum 12-02-2017, 10:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,345
Posted By blktoptrvl
I never (even for a moment) thought you were...

I never (even for a moment) thought you were being critical.. .Just wondering what your trucks' relationship to bugs was. I'd thought I once read a post of yours that mentioned the PNW... and that -...
Forum: Detailing Forum 12-02-2017, 03:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,345
Posted By blktoptrvl
David... How frequently do you wash your...

David...

How frequently do you wash your cars. Is it more "as needed" or more "religiously?"

Also, how much time do/did your Xs spend in the PNW as opposed to the Carolinas and Florida?

I...
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