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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-16-2017, 01:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,659
Posted By zachthefcr
Blue-white smoke

A belated thanks for your reply. BTW, I added a quart of that Lucas oil stabilizer to my engine oil as recommended by another member. The smoke stopped immediately, and hasn't recurred, so far, for...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-27-2017, 10:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,659
Posted By zachthefcr
Thanks for your reply, pearlpower. And thanks for...

Thanks for your reply, pearlpower. And thanks for the tip on the travelling mechanic, crystalwoks. If you have his contact info and can share it, that would be appreciated. Will try the other...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-27-2017, 02:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,659
Posted By zachthefcr
BTW, I just went online and discovered that the...

BTW, I just went online and discovered that the possible source of the smoke may be a cracked crankcase ventilation valve. Two of them (OEM parts) are less than $50. I watched a youtube video on...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-27-2017, 02:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,659
Posted By zachthefcr
Well, it was the valve seals. Was quoted $6,000...

Well, it was the valve seals. Was quoted $6,000 for the job - they have to take the engine out and rebuild it, I was told. I think I'll take your suggestion on using the heavy oil and the oil...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-25-2017, 10:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,659
Posted By zachthefcr
Thanks for the response. Hope it is not the VSS....

Thanks for the response. Hope it is not the VSS. Will let you know.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-25-2017, 02:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,659
Posted By zachthefcr
Blue-white smoke from driver side tail pipe after valve cover gasket replaced

I have a 2005 X5 4.4 with abut 99,000 miles on it. I do love the truck. It had been leaking oil slowly (a quart every six weeks or so) over a one year period, and had been told by a BMW specialty...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-25-2013, 01:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 927
Posted By zachthefcr
Thanks so much for your response.

Thanks so much for your response.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-25-2013, 12:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 927
Posted By zachthefcr
Thank you for your reply - it is helpful.

Thank you for your reply - it is helpful.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-24-2013, 11:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 927
Posted By zachthefcr
Repairs going forward

So, I have a 2005 X5 4.4 with sports suspension, having bought it as a certified vehicle 4 years ago. It has 66,000 miles on it. I just had a new sunroof cassette/seals installed, with BMW covering...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-07-2011, 01:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,027
Posted By zachthefcr
Help - front suspension problem messed up by indie

I have a 2005 X5 4.4, and about a week ago, while driving over small imperfections on the road, I heard a rattle/knocking sound from the left front wheel area. Occasionally, also, when turning the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-17-2011, 09:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,440
Posted By zachthefcr
Thanks

Thanks for the feedback. I'll let you know how it goes. Zachthefacr.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-17-2011, 12:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,440
Posted By zachthefcr
Radio problem - radio is on, but no sound or DSP on non navigation model

I have a 2005 X5 4.4. In the middle of a phone conversation while driving and using blue tooth, the blue tooth stopped working. After I completed the call, the radio continued to show "Phone", and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-30-2011, 04:58 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,669
Posted By zachthefcr
DIY right front air suspension X-5 2005 4.4

After an incredible hassle and really poor service with UPS, I finally managed to pick up my Arnott replacement air strut for the right front wheel. The installation looks pretty straight forward,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-18-2011, 08:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,259
Posted By zachthefcr
Thank you for the suggestion. I will give them a...

Thank you for the suggestion. I will give them a call tomorrow. Having been on their website, did you buy the new RIGHT Front Air Spring or the rebuilt strut?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-18-2011, 03:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,259
Posted By zachthefcr
Front air suspension failure

Several days ago, I noticed that the right front fender was sitting right over the tire instead of having the usual 8-9 inch clearance. The car is a 2005 X5 4.4 with sport suspension and an...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-30-2009, 12:59 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,811
Posted By zachthefcr
Thanks again, mug3. I'll give that a try. ...

Thanks again, mug3. I'll give that a try.
Zachthefcr
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-29-2009, 07:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,811
Posted By zachthefcr
Thanks for that reply, mug3. Is there a link on...

Thanks for that reply, mug3. Is there a link on this site on where the BT is located in the car?
Zachthefcr
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-25-2009, 12:52 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,811
Posted By zachthefcr
Thanks for the suggestion. It is definitely not a...

Thanks for the suggestion. It is definitely not a pass key issue. The system is just not operating.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-25-2009, 12:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,698
Posted By zachthefcr
Thanks so much for that, killcrap. I'll find out.

Thanks so much for that, killcrap. I'll find out.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-25-2009, 12:25 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,811
Posted By zachthefcr
Do you mean pass key?

Do you mean pass key?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-24-2009, 09:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,698
Posted By zachthefcr
Collecting data on bluetooth failures

Sorry to start a new thread on the bluetooth issue. However, I wanted to have one devoted to blue tooth failures and the possible reasons for failure. In my case, as indicated in a prior thread, I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-24-2009, 09:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,811
Posted By zachthefcr
Hi, mug3. Well, I had my car at the dealer...

Hi, mug3.
Well, I had my car at the dealer today and they discovered that the reason my blue tooth was not operating was that the module was not outputting any voltage. Basically, it was dead. I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-22-2009, 09:13 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,222
Posted By zachthefcr
Thanks, cobra94563. That is heartening. I did buy...

Thanks, cobra94563. That is heartening. I did buy the car partially because of the rated gas mileage. Zach
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-21-2009, 08:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,811
Posted By zachthefcr
Thanks for your reply. I am going to call the...

Thanks for your reply. I am going to call the dealership in Chicago where I bought the car three weeks ago, tomorrow (Monday) and will let you know what they say. I am sure it is something simple...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-20-2009, 11:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,811
Posted By zachthefcr
Bluetooth not working

I recently purchased a 2005 X5 4.4 with bluetooth. The car has the standard radio, and not the nav system. The bluetooth was working fine until I inadvertently drained the battery with a phone...
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