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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-02-2014, 02:38 PM
Replies: 479
Views: 171,875
Posted By Giznaz
Doesn't the engine/transmission/front axle just...

Doesn't the engine/transmission/front axle just unbolt from the body, and drop as a unit?

That is how they go together, they call it the "marriage" when they slip it into the body.

Wouldn't...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-29-2013, 05:22 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,044
Posted By Giznaz
Under the glove box in the passenger footwell....

Under the glove box in the passenger footwell. Out of sight, yet reachable
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-18-2013, 10:05 PM
Replies: 289
Views: 141,148
Posted By Giznaz
The trailer module only provides lights and...

The trailer module only provides lights and certain programming functions.

What it does not provide is brake control, if you tow heavier trasilers.

You will need a brake controller for that...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-21-2013, 01:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,880
Posted By Giznaz
Drove onto the Washington State Ferry for a 45...

Drove onto the Washington State Ferry for a 45 minute ride across the big water. Listening to the radio, watching the nav.

Get to the other side, and the thing wont start. Had to get pushed off...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-15-2013, 10:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,591
Posted By Giznaz
I did all my fluids in August before driving...

I did all my fluids in August before driving cross country. Wasn't difficult at all with the minor exception of needing to remove the reinforcement plate to access the front diff.

As far at the...
Forum: X3 (F25) Forum 12-31-2012, 11:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,486
Posted By Giznaz
Thumbs up New X3

My son took delivery of his 2013 X3 Sunday.

X3 35i, dark blue. The wheels look like spiders to me. . . :rofl:


http://www.zanziglabs.com/jan13/13%20x3.jpg
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-05-2012, 11:18 PM
Replies: 258
Views: 325,726
Posted By Giznaz
Post #91, CTSC has all the parts and instructions...

Post #91, CTSC has all the parts and instructions you are asking about.

Rummage around on their site, and there is WAYYY more info there that one really needs.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-29-2012, 04:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,902
Posted By Giznaz
Late September, we drove our 04 4.4 from Seattle...

Late September, we drove our 04 4.4 from Seattle to Wisconsin, and back.

I checked it before we went to avoid any surprises, but all I did on the trip was add one qt oil.

Check it out good, and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-26-2012, 11:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,850
Posted By Giznaz
Im going to be shameless here and put in another...

Im going to be shameless here and put in another plug for Max at OEMBimmerparts

A Febi kit for $469, OEM $519.

OEMBimmerparts (http://www.oembimmerparts.com/)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-26-2012, 11:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,846
Posted By Giznaz
If its a dollar issue, Max at OEMBimmerparts has...

If its a dollar issue, Max at OEMBimmerparts has an axle "kit" for $159.
Akebono ceramic pads, Meyle rotors, and the appropriate sensor. Front axle or rear axle.

I guessed wrong, and replaced the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-25-2012, 01:25 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 17,209
Posted By Giznaz
SwissFrank is giving you the straight scoop. ...

SwissFrank is giving you the straight scoop.

You MUST complete the drive cycles to set the readiness bit.

Where I live and work, I can easily complete 2 drive cycles in one day driving to and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-22-2012, 01:14 PM
Replies: 258
Views: 325,726
Posted By Giznaz
Metal pan and plastic pan are different. ...

Metal pan and plastic pan are different.

CTSC has PDF's for how to do this, and where the fills etc are (http://www.thectsc.com/)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-15-2012, 09:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 846
Posted By Giznaz
Car Tenders in Seattle. Woodinville Sports Cars...

Car Tenders in Seattle.
Woodinville Sports Cars in Woodinville
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-01-2012, 01:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,791
Posted By Giznaz
IF you have the factory module installed the...

IF you have the factory module installed the trailer brakes should just be a data signal. More than likely the power on for the CHMBL.

When I installed my brake controller, I took signal from pax...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-07-2012, 02:44 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 15,486
Posted By Giznaz
The standard answer you will get is lifetime...

The standard answer you will get is lifetime fill. That is the correct answer, however. . .

I have a 2004, with 109K miles. I just changed my trans fluid. It's technical, but not terribly...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-06-2012, 01:59 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,643
Posted By Giznaz
Yes the operation changes. Why? i don't know. ...

Yes the operation changes. Why? i don't know.

When my X5 throws mis-fire codes, and I have the Peake connected while running, clearing the codes makes it run much better.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-24-2012, 10:25 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 14,469
Posted By Giznaz
In addition, the 4 bolts in the back secure the...

In addition, the 4 bolts in the back secure the swaybar
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-11-2012, 12:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,009
Posted By Giznaz
Yes it looks butchered, but I'm willing to bet...

Yes it looks butchered, but I'm willing to bet it's missing the o-ring, or crush washer that seals that drain bolt. Or it's damaged. Drain the filter, check the seal, replace the seal and you...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-11-2012, 12:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,797
Posted By Giznaz
Thanks we had done that. VW is different than...

Thanks we had done that. VW is different than BMW, in that key proximity can wake them.


Paul, the offer still stands, if you need help.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-10-2012, 11:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,797
Posted By Giznaz
Paul, I could help you work on this, and I have...

Paul,
I could help you work on this, and I have several of the tools that might be needed, but I've never done this with an X5, and would need really good test parameters, and procedures.

We...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-02-2012, 10:49 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,980
Posted By Giznaz
PM'd

PM'd
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-02-2012, 01:18 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,980
Posted By Giznaz
Mine is black/black. 4.4 2004 tho. Bothell

Mine is black/black. 4.4 2004 tho. Bothell
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-22-2012, 04:58 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 16,841
Posted By Giznaz
Lesse. . . $284 for Shell MIGHT be the...

Lesse. . .

$284 for Shell MIGHT be the right stuff kit vs
$241 for the right stuff full kit.
The difference is 1 liter of fluid.

I'm good with that math.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-22-2012, 02:49 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 16,841
Posted By Giznaz
I'd be wary of using the Shell Oil. The ZF 6...

I'd be wary of using the Shell Oil. The ZF 6 speed trans in my 2004 specifies ZF LifeGuard 6 fluid, and there are no substitutes spec'd that I'm aware of.

I keep eying this:
California...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-21-2012, 12:47 PM
Replies: 289
Views: 141,148
Posted By Giznaz
I found that once everything was lined up, and...

I found that once everything was lined up, and snug that to remove the bumper it was easier to remove the nuts from the bolts inside the tire well, Fig C #5 & 7, instead of the two bolts in Fig H,...
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