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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-21-2022, 11:49 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,826
Posted By puddinboo
Shortening the arm is no big deal for me as I...

Shortening the arm is no big deal for me as I have a welder and used to do work. So both arms flip up when parked?That would be awsome for me when clearing the windshield of snow.

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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-21-2022, 11:11 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,826
Posted By puddinboo
Are the front wipers arms plug and play too? Or...

Are the front wipers arms plug and play too? Or is there modifications you should do?

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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-20-2022, 11:30 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,826
Posted By puddinboo
I have the same issue,replaced the rear wiper and...

I have the same issue,replaced the rear wiper and arm, with e53 exact replacement still does the same thing,now going to try the e70 wiper with arm, an see what happens.

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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-12-2022, 12:03 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,101
Posted By puddinboo
Do you have oil driping out the exhaust,and black...

Do you have oil driping out the exhaust,and black smoke?

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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-05-2022, 03:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,166
Posted By puddinboo
I would get a good battery maintainer,and not let...

I would get a good battery maintainer,and not let the X5 sit without any voltage .If you can I would start it once a month at least.to get oil up into the engine components.

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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-29-2021, 06:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,025
Posted By puddinboo
When my thermostat was going ,I replaced it along...

When my thermostat was going ,I replaced it along with the water pump while I was in there. Easy job.

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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-07-2021, 05:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,153
Posted By puddinboo
Has the struts ever been replaced? Sent from...

Has the struts ever been replaced?

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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-07-2021, 04:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,153
Posted By puddinboo
I had a clunk in the front end ,r&r front struts...

I had a clunk in the front end ,r&r front struts ,clunk is gone. I found my strut noise by getting someone to turn the steering wheel, with the X5 stationary, and I could here a slight noise in the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-23-2021, 06:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,154
Posted By puddinboo
I had an oil leak on the ground ,picked up a 5.00...

I had an oil leak on the ground ,picked up a 5.00 OFHG and that fixed the problem,I did it myself.Its been good for about 5 yrs now.the old gasket was dry and brittle.I would try the OFHG first.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-21-2021, 06:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 524
Posted By puddinboo
Yeah I thought about that,also I thought about...

Yeah I thought about that,also I thought about doing a vacuum test to see how fast the leak is.If you look in the 1st pic, this coil with large fins on it.this is down below the condenser.do you what...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-20-2021, 07:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,020
Posted By puddinboo
With pics it's hard to tell without actually...

With pics it's hard to tell without actually taking a pic hammer to it. To see if it has holes or not.

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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-20-2021, 06:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 524
Posted By puddinboo
A/C Condensor possible leaking with pics

I have no A/C ,also checked high and low sides of A/C lines with manifold gauges= 0 pressure. Also checked with a screw driver at ea valve no pressure not even a hiss.
So my conclusion is the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-21-2021, 02:54 PM
Replies: 1,116
Views: 230,737
Posted By puddinboo
At 254,124 km Sent from my SM-G781W using...

At 254,124 km

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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-28-2021, 12:18 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,857
Posted By puddinboo
When my ofhg leaked,my whole stiffening plate was...

When my ofhg leaked,my whole stiffening plate was saturated with oil ,now it's all cleared up. The oil pan gasket could be a pain to do.I heard of people cutting the oil pan gasket to make the job...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-28-2021, 12:02 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,857
Posted By puddinboo
I would say ofhg, easy job ( if your mechanically...

I would say ofhg, easy job ( if your mechanically inclined ).I did mine a few years ago, I got the gasket for about 5.00 .And still going strong, I would say give yourself 2 hrs for the job. Not a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-28-2021, 03:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 942
Posted By puddinboo
Glad it's running. You might want to start a new...

Glad it's running. You might want to start a new thread on the code issues.

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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-28-2021, 11:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 942
Posted By puddinboo
Sounds like the battery doesnt have enough amps...

Sounds like the battery doesnt have enough amps to start the engine. If after chargering the battery for a day and it still doesnt start,could possibly be a bad battery. May need to do a load test on...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-27-2021, 11:04 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,621
Posted By puddinboo
Interesting read, I am glad it was a simple fix...

Interesting read, I am glad it was a simple fix after all.


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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-21-2021, 10:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,986
Posted By puddinboo
I definitely will. Good to know. Thanks...

I definitely will.
Good to know.

Thanks again for your input.

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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-21-2021, 10:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,986
Posted By puddinboo
229 ft lbs dry? Sent from my SM-G950W using...

229 ft lbs dry?

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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-21-2021, 07:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,986
Posted By puddinboo
That's alot of toque on those bolts. Sent...

That's alot of toque on those bolts.

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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-21-2021, 02:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,986
Posted By puddinboo
I might just go with new lock nuts than. Thanks...

I might just go with new lock nuts than. Thanks for the info.

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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-21-2021, 10:24 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,986
Posted By puddinboo
Thanks, I will spray my bolts down with...

Thanks, I will spray my bolts down with penetrating oil and have a better look at the bolts. We get tons of salt up here. The lock nuts I will definitely replace.

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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-20-2021, 05:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,986
Posted By puddinboo
Perfect I see it now duh. Thanks to easy. ...

Perfect I see it now duh. Thanks to easy.

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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-20-2021, 01:43 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,986
Posted By puddinboo
Only showing 1 size,but as you see in the pic...

Only showing 1 size,but as you see in the pic they are only showing bolt going through top hole.
I would go outside and have a closer look at mine bit to friggin cold . Lol

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