Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-20-2013, 11:30 PM
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-18-2013, 10:09 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,715
DoubleAIm ,YVR. i am at YXX, i would look at...
DoubleAIm ,YVR. i am at YXX, i would look at repairing the secondary air pump, at least that would permanently rid you of the CEL. Does your scanner give a "readiness indicator"? I know that there...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-18-2013, 01:32 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,477
tough call!
Its a tough call, i dont think it would be ethical to dump the X5 without letting the next owner know the issues. Or, you could repair the damaged parts and then drive it yourself. I am not even sure...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-16-2013, 12:59 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 8,216
only one thing!
There is only one thing that i have noticed, there arent alot of grease nipples on the X5!! I know with my Jeeps there are LOTS!! every joint has one (mostly MOOG or other higher end replacement...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-16-2013, 12:33 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 8,216
dont discount FCP Euro!!
I just picked up a complete front end kit. (minus the tie rod ends and sway bar links, because they were still good.) for under $450 shipped!
Meyle HD tension arm bushes, lemforder ball joints, and...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-24-2013, 10:13 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,304
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-10-2013, 12:12 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,280
The second pic is the door handle light, there...
The second pic is the door handle light, there should be a clear "snake" running along the door handle, (with a 1/2" radius 180 degree turn) ending up in the inner door handle little hole towards the...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-08-2013, 02:26 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,240
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-07-2013, 11:20 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,240
Brake interchangeability 4.6is on a 3.0i
I was wondering if anyone has any experience with putting the bigger (356mm) rotors, calipers and pads from a 4.6is onto a 3.0i equipped X5?
is it possible with just rotors, calipers and pads? or do...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-05-2013, 02:59 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,282
update
I took the mirror assembly apart, and discovered that the movement is coming from the motor assembly. The part that the outer mirror assembly bolts to on the top, it is loose inside. I watched a...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-28-2013, 12:05 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,282
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-27-2013, 06:47 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 886
Recycle
You could always recycle the steel parts at a metal recycler, I save up rotors and such and when i have a stack I bring them in and collect some $$ not enough to retire on, but maybe for a couple...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-27-2013, 04:18 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,282
Folding Mirror, play in the mirror base.
My 2003 X5 with folding mirrors, has a bit of play in the driver mirror. By play I mean torsional rotation (along the plane the mirrors move when folding in.) approx. 10 degrees. I inspected the...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-26-2013, 11:58 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 27,671
Door lock mech broken
Good evening, I have the same problem with my X5, I thought I would just stroll over and open the passenger lock but low and behold, there is no lock on that side, or on the rear hatch either!
I...
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