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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-17-2024, 12:40 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,228
Posted By Chamberlin
Thanks for the info in this thread! I'm actually...

Thanks for the info in this thread! I'm actually an amber fan, so I bought a used set for my '05 E53... All kinds of brake warnings in the cluster, even after verifying the bulb connections (which...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-21-2024, 03:31 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 10,148
Posted By Chamberlin
Thanks, all my old glue remained on the door card...

Thanks, all my old glue remained on the door card as well... Plastic is clean! I'll try to remove some, but yes, it does provide some nice indexing/alignment.

These broken door handle...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-21-2024, 02:42 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 10,148
Posted By Chamberlin
Thanks for that! Yes I have some similar in the...

Thanks for that! Yes I have some similar in the shop, just wasn't sure if there are any considerations for compatibility with the existing glues that will remain (no way I'm going to try and remove...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-21-2024, 02:01 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 10,148
Posted By Chamberlin
Shucks, I just did DHC fix last night on my '05...

Shucks, I just did DHC fix last night on my '05 3.0i... I already had those SS zip ties, but didn't think to add that to a new carrier... doh.


BTW, the carrier I took out was a URO brand that...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-10-2018, 11:05 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 18,021
Posted By Chamberlin
Thanks for the re-affirm on the crappy solid...

Thanks for the re-affirm on the crappy solid rubber gaskets... I'll plan on doing another flush and fill with an OEM gasket...oh well. :dunno:


I'd love to have a 2 post or any serious car lift,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-08-2018, 03:01 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 18,021
Posted By Chamberlin
Thanks again for the good words- Regarding...

Thanks again for the good words-

Regarding the Quickjack, once you slide yourself in from the front of the car, you have 100% access to everything, and the 18-21" lifting height is perfect; not...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-02-2018, 09:52 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 18,021
Posted By Chamberlin
Thanks for the fantastic comments guys! As I have...

Thanks for the fantastic comments guys! As I have 8 BMWs in my family that I collect, restore, and maintain, I spend a LOT of time on the various forums at bimmerforums, but rarely get responses with...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-01-2018, 08:23 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 12,436
Posted By Chamberlin
Much appreciated, makes sense to me!

Much appreciated, makes sense to me!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-01-2018, 08:20 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 18,021
Posted By Chamberlin
I've got the car on a QuickJack, so plenty of...

I've got the car on a QuickJack, so plenty of maneuverability, I'm just surprised the tool the seal comes with isn't adequate for insertion. I was hoping for a firm palm-push followed by a light tap...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-01-2018, 08:09 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 18,021
Posted By Chamberlin
Good info regarding no lube, but I can't see how...

Good info regarding no lube, but I can't see how this is going to go on without something, even some trans fluid maybe. And my drive-shaft is removed BTW so the lever action you described wouldn't be...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-30-2018, 11:13 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 12,436
Posted By Chamberlin
Yea I agree. I just got done reading about 200...

Yea I agree. I just got done reading about 200 posts on multiple forums about these damn bolts. I'll take care to torque to spec, but not add the extra 90° of yield rotation. I remember working on my...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-30-2018, 10:54 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 12,436
Posted By Chamberlin
A set of 6 bolts and nuts from ECS tuning (the...

A set of 6 bolts and nuts from ECS tuning (the cheapest I've found) is now $117.30 FYI. Getting pretty ridiculous. I'm about to re-torque mine for the 2nd time this year, and I'm pretty sure they...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-30-2018, 08:31 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 18,021
Posted By Chamberlin
Yea not a bad idea, or maybe an appropriately...

Yea not a bad idea, or maybe an appropriately sized socket. BTW the OD is about 0.763" with the flat impingement area going down to about a 0.600" diameter before hitting the center raised ring.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-30-2018, 08:15 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 18,021
Posted By Chamberlin
Thanks for the fast reply! Yup that's what...

Thanks for the fast reply!

Yup that's what I figured... And I did clean the bore and shaft very well and used a touch of red grease, but it just did not want to install over the shaft... Well, I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-30-2018, 07:50 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 18,021
Posted By Chamberlin
I managed to get my seal out with the Evercraft...

I managed to get my seal out with the Evercraft tool but I had to hammer it in there before it grabbed enough. I took my drive shaft out completely BTW.

But I destroyed the new seal trying to get...
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