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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-17-2014, 12:52 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,003
Posted By RFaber
id venture the vanos too, its not super common on...

id venture the vanos too, its not super common on the 3.0 (2.slow is the VW!) but it doesn happen. I had a Z3 that had that problem too, chased around lots of different things, ended up the vanos...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-16-2014, 11:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,368
Posted By RFaber
nope! mine has the pdc sensors installed (just...

nope! mine has the pdc sensors installed (just did them!!) and while the plug is a two pin plug, it doesn not fit! similar size, but there are grooves in the end that do not allow a PDC sensor to fit...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-16-2014, 08:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,178
Posted By RFaber
they made only three imola red ones !! :bustingup...

they made only three imola red ones !! :bustingup

Just kidding, i am sure they are the rarest ones, i have seen a couple, and they are sharp looking!
:thumbup:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-16-2014, 08:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,368
Posted By RFaber
Capped Plug on Front left fender above wheel? (solution found, its the servotronic)

Anyone have any idea what option this plug attaches itself to?
I have looked at the Coolant tank and the level sensor does not plug into it. :( plus all indications from the High OBC retrofit...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-04-2014, 11:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,145
Posted By RFaber
We did this in my Father in laws 92 320i, it...

We did this in my Father in laws 92 320i, it looks pretty good, the lighter dash and doors really provide nice contrast, we did change out the seatbelts too. the tan ones looked pretty bad in there. ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-04-2014, 10:47 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,126
Posted By RFaber
the romanian stuff works well on my Windows 7...

the romanian stuff works well on my Windows 7 netbook, even had to ask for some help from romania, and he guided me through it all. a few points, you have to switch off any virus protection programs....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-04-2014, 10:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,858
Posted By RFaber
Wheel bearings could also be the culprit....

Wheel bearings could also be the culprit. although they usually make some noise before they need replacing! I had that dreaded shudder when braking (certain speeds ie 40km/h-20km/h then nothing from...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-20-2014, 12:03 PM
Replies: 479
Views: 169,347
Posted By RFaber
thanx for posting the torque specs PDF, saved and...

thanx for posting the torque specs PDF, saved and printed to add to my Bentley Manual!
Looking forward to watching the transmission rebuild!
Best of luck!
:thumbup:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-13-2014, 09:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,838
Posted By RFaber
Any codes?? whats your compression at?

Any codes?? whats your compression at?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-09-2014, 04:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,650
Posted By RFaber
diff vent, no need to attach to anything! ...

diff vent, no need to attach to anything!

:thumbup:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-04-2014, 12:29 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,369
Posted By RFaber
Cool I wouldnt suggest that a waterpump is "part of a...

I wouldnt suggest that a waterpump is "part of a routine maintenance" But they do fail and when they do, they usually start by leaking fluid, then maybe a bit of bearing noise. When they do, I change...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-01-2014, 06:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 850
Posted By RFaber
most have a 5 or 6mm allen / hex key hole in...

most have a 5 or 6mm allen / hex key hole in them. Hold it in place with that while you spin a wrench around the nut until its tight! :cool:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-03-2014, 07:16 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 44,699
Posted By RFaber
once the ball joint was disconnected from the...

once the ball joint was disconnected from the tension arm, i took it off and used a BFH on it, (placed a large impact socket on top of it, so i wouldnt damage the knuckle if i missed (when i...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-03-2014, 07:10 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 44,699
Posted By RFaber
I recently redid the entire front suspension and...

I recently redid the entire front suspension and wheel bearings in my X5, the puller that is listed above is the exact same one which i used, (so exact in fact, i believe the one they took a photo of...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-02-2014, 12:14 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,886
Posted By RFaber
Thanx, living in Canada, i dont think the "non...

Thanx, living in Canada, i dont think the "non cold weather" CCV is availible lol!!! i will get the cold weather pipes too :) might even put more insulation (plumbing pipe wrap) on them !!! if there...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-01-2014, 11:50 PM
Replies: 479
Views: 169,347
Posted By RFaber
nice work!

Looks like a lot of fun! keep us posted on what you find!
oh, if i recall , doesnt the CV axle slip out of the front diff completely? it looks as though you have a part left behind! *the part that...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-28-2014, 08:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,886
Posted By RFaber
I think I would like to give the vanos rebuild a...

I think I would like to give the vanos rebuild a go, no rattle at all and I will be sure to get all 15 grommets too! And any gaskets I need! I might do the oil filter housing gasket too and clean out...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-28-2014, 06:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,886
Posted By RFaber
Cool sorry to be coming in late to the party here! ...

sorry to be coming in late to the party here!
but, any one ever have a "vanos rattle" as described by beisan systems where the axial load of the bearing in the Vanos piston causes a rattle at...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-20-2014, 12:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,878
Posted By RFaber
Cool Thanx Term, i did notice that the two L shaped...

Thanx Term, i did notice that the two L shaped sensors were on the outer edge of the front bumper, they were 'aimed' toward the front, where as on mine (an 03) they are aimed at approx 45 degrees off...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-20-2014, 12:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,878
Posted By RFaber
Smile PDC Retrofit question regarding sensors

Hello, I'm about three quarters through my PDC retrofit, I have a couple questions regarding the sensors. I have two sensors from a 2005 X5 that have a right angle plug on them. I noticed that the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-09-2014, 11:29 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 10,023
Posted By RFaber
Cool I like how this thread is going, Giodog, i picked...

I like how this thread is going, Giodog, i picked up my X for a song, because it needed alot of work, (possibly bought from an owner who like you was tired of his X "thousand dollar billing" him to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-09-2014, 01:48 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,762
Posted By RFaber
did anyone ever get some pics of the location of...

did anyone ever get some pics of the location of the antenea for the RDC system?? how about a photo of the module installed in position??
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-08-2014, 02:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,059
Posted By RFaber
Probably a CCV clean out is needed! take off...

Probably a CCV clean out is needed!
take off your oil fill cap, and observe, see if there is any 'orange/yellow mayo' in there, if there is, chances are you have a clogged up CCV system, yes, clean...
Forum: BMW SAV Items for Sale 02-07-2014, 12:57 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 17,525
Posted By RFaber
Heated rear seats? I'd be interested in those. ...

Heated rear seats?
I'd be interested in those.
PM sent
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-07-2014, 12:04 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,050
Posted By RFaber
I have the suite from the romanian guy, and its...

I have the suite from the romanian guy, and its amazing, I had some trouble installing it originally, but i emailed him, set up a time, and he remotely configured my laptop, (while i was sitting in...
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