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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-31-2016, 08:26 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 12,502
Posted By TiAgX5
I would be HIGHLY suspect of any non-BMW...

I would be HIGHLY suspect of any non-BMW certified shop claiming to have this glass.

In the spring of '15, a national search of the BMW parts network showed a total of one unit in the US. There...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-31-2016, 08:17 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 23,671
Posted By TiAgX5
Nice. No more "hovercraft" look.

Nice.

No more "hovercraft" look.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-30-2016, 06:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,734
Posted By TiAgX5
........smeared cylinder/piston aluminum, cracked...

........smeared cylinder/piston aluminum, cracked rings/pistons, bent/snapped con-rods, ventilated block. It could turn the motor into a boat anchor.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-30-2016, 11:15 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 10,367
Posted By TiAgX5
Am I the only one over 200k miles on a V8?

Am I the only one over 200k miles on a V8?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-30-2016, 10:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,734
Posted By TiAgX5
A little detailed info on BMW cylinders. The...

A little detailed info on BMW cylinders.

The Nicasil cylinders are finished with a plating process, if the block is bored and/or honed, the plating process must be re-done.

The Alusil cylinders...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-29-2016, 08:54 AM
Replies: 17,448
Views: 3,410,134
Posted By TiAgX5
What kind of mileage was on it? According to...

What kind of mileage was on it?

According to your posts, a module, FSR, cam pos sensor, and some frayed wires were repaired. These would cost under $500 to DIY.

I'm under $20k all in, purchase...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-27-2016, 09:38 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,950
Posted By TiAgX5
It's all good g300d. Here's the Viton full...

It's all good g300d.

Here's the Viton full gasket set from ECS Tuning....

https://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E53-X5-M62_4.4L/Engine/Gaskets_-and-_Seals/Valve_Cover/ES2713032/

The torque spec is 7...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-26-2016, 11:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,950
Posted By TiAgX5
I would recommend getting a Bentley manual if you...

I would recommend getting a Bentley manual if you are planning on DIYing going forward.

Good to see someone else on here involved in aerospace. I've been involved on the manufacturing engineering...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-26-2016, 09:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,950
Posted By TiAgX5
Thanks g300d. I had an engine rebuild shop...

Thanks g300d.

I had an engine rebuild shop in Lewisville hot tank & vapor clean them.

These steps are a must to remove the oil from the magnesium (the paint won't stick without oil removal).
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-25-2016, 10:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,950
Posted By TiAgX5
You might want to refinish the covers while...

You might want to refinish the covers while they're off.

I used Dupli-Color Ceramic Caliper Paint (rattle can), has held up great.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-25-2016, 01:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,950
Posted By TiAgX5
If you don't want to re-do this job every few...

If you don't want to re-do this job every few years, use the full Viton gasket set (includes rubber fastener seals).

I got the Genuine BMW gasket set from ECS Tuning (the only Viton set I could...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-23-2016, 08:57 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,067
Posted By TiAgX5
I give the thread/nut/spline area a light spray...

I give the thread/nut/spline area a light spray of PB Blaster during each tire rotation (7.5k miles). This is a preventive maintenance step to make removal easier.

Also, reassemble with a light...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-20-2016, 07:38 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,891
Posted By TiAgX5
A compressor (over 4cfm supply) and an 800 ft/lb...

A compressor (over 4cfm supply) and an 800 ft/lb double hammer impact gun will remove it no problem.

I looked at what Home Depot rents, impact guns for little girls (around 200 ft/lbs max).

I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-13-2016, 02:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,927
Posted By TiAgX5
Per the OPs initial post, "occasionally the...

Per the OPs initial post, "occasionally the volume of airflow will suddenly diminish".

This symptom is not caused by icing or compressor disengagement.

Icing will cause a gradual loss of...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-12-2016, 09:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,217
Posted By TiAgX5
Welcome. Looks good.

Welcome.

Looks good.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-12-2016, 08:26 PM
Replies: 17,448
Views: 3,410,134
Posted By TiAgX5
+1 on the Pirelli Scorpions being noisy when...

+1 on the Pirelli Scorpions being noisy when around 1/3 worn (and they get crazy loud worn down near the wear bars).

Had to remove a set from the ex-wifes Jeep GC at around 15k miles.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-12-2016, 02:48 PM
Replies: 17,448
Views: 3,410,134
Posted By TiAgX5
Did the front/rear diff fluid change (Royal...

Did the front/rear diff fluid change (Royal Purple 75-90) & TC chain swap with double fill (workbench fill, 1qt) of mineral base ATF (50 mile hwy drive to flush the case). Drained and filled to...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-12-2016, 10:43 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,353
Posted By TiAgX5
Modding based on public opinion is NEVER a good...

Modding based on public opinion is NEVER a good idea.

The owner needs to make the decisions based on what they deem acceptable (after all, they're the one who will have drop the $s and drive it)....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-11-2016, 08:49 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 23,671
Posted By TiAgX5
The 275 45 is smaller in diameter then the 285...

The 275 45 is smaller in diameter then the 285 45.

The 45 is the aspect ratio, the sidewall height is 45% of the 275 section width.

The 275-45 has a sidewall height of 123.75mm.
The 285-45 has...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-10-2016, 10:15 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 23,671
Posted By TiAgX5
You won't be disappointed Jay, the UV are really...

You won't be disappointed Jay, the UV are really sticky and don't get greasy when driven hard in high temps.

A long hwy drive followed by some aggressive braking/cornering in 100+ deg temps...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-10-2016, 01:59 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 23,671
Posted By TiAgX5
This shot is more from the rear.

This shot is more from the rear.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-10-2016, 01:31 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 23,671
Posted By TiAgX5
The 285 Vreds have a contact patch width of over...

The 285 Vreds have a contact patch width of over 9.5" @ 50 worn (way wider then the 285 Hankook Ventus).

The difference is huge!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-10-2016, 12:59 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 23,671
Posted By TiAgX5
I run the OE sizes, 255-50 & 285-45. The...

I run the OE sizes, 255-50 & 285-45.

The pic is from 2 years ago, I have Vredestein Ultrac Vortis on it now.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-09-2016, 08:55 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 23,671
Posted By TiAgX5
I went with H&R DRA 25mm spacers in the rear, the...

I went with H&R DRA 25mm spacers in the rear, the wheels are 19s (9" & 10"), with 10mm more outward offset then the OE BMW 19s.

So the fronts are shifted 10mm, rears are 35mm.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-08-2016, 05:15 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,453
Posted By TiAgX5
The front flex disc had some minor cracking & the...

The front flex disc had some minor cracking & the front driveshaft flange seal (it is pressed in from the outside of the housing). It's near impossible to slide the front shaft into the seals feather...
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