Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-29-2016, 08:31 PM
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-27-2016, 06:23 PM
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Replies: 126
Views: 42,787
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-27-2016, 06:21 PM
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Replies: 126
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-27-2016, 12:37 PM
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Replies: 126
Views: 42,787
The wire brush attachment on the dremel was...
The wire brush attachment on the dremel was really good for cleaning all the rust off. Will put everything back together this weekend when the weather warms up!
Is that a 1" hammer head? Was...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-25-2016, 07:12 PM
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Replies: 126
Views: 42,787
Thank you all for the tips and suggestions.
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Thank you all for the tips and suggestions.
Got it our today in about 5 seconds with the air hammer! Will take a video when I do the other side this weekend. I was planning on putting this new...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-23-2016, 03:45 PM
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Replies: 126
Views: 42,787
RFaber,
The thrust arm is completely...
RFaber,
The thrust arm is completely removed. I also loosened the wishbone from the engine side so I could move the axle out of the hub.
I've tried hammering with die punches and drifts and...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-23-2016, 03:07 PM
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Replies: 126
Views: 42,787
Upallnight,
That DIY'er was me! I couldn't...
Upallnight,
That DIY'er was me! I couldn't get the axle but removed so I I got an impact wrench and air compressor and it came off in seconds. I will most likely get the air hammer now! Also the...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-23-2016, 02:16 PM
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Replies: 126
Views: 42,787
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-23-2016, 01:56 PM
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Replies: 126
Views: 42,787
Can't Remove BJ from Knuckle
I know this thread as been beaten to death already, but didn't want to start a new one...
I have spent the better half of two days trying to remove the ball joint. First I kept the thrust arm...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-19-2016, 06:59 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 24,694
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-19-2016, 12:50 PM
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Replies: 61
Views: 43,171
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-18-2016, 10:14 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 4,379
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-18-2016, 08:20 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 4,379
Wow!
I don't think my wheels have been that clean in the past 8 years or so. I am in the process of replacing my CV joints and boot so it would be a good time to clean the wheel well and the wheels as...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-18-2016, 08:16 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 4,379
Is this basically acid? People are saying its...
Is this basically acid? People are saying its burning through their spray bottles! BMW wheels are painted, so I guess I could use this product.
If this is stronger than Sonax I may give it a...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-18-2016, 07:42 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 4,379
I use this product and it works pretty well,...
I use this product and it works pretty well, especially if you combine it with a wheel brush that you can attach to your drill! Bavarian Auto sells such a brush and it is amazing! Still, I've found...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-17-2016, 10:19 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 24,694
I was planning on setting it to 105 to account...
I was planning on setting it to 105 to account for pressure drop throughout the hose. I know hose very well, I am engineer at a company that manufactures hydraulic (and air) hose and fittings! Was...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-17-2016, 01:04 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 24,694
Thanks for the advice on the impact sockets - I...
Thanks for the advice on the impact sockets - I ordered one off of amazon with 1 day prime shipping! Should be here tomorrow. I do have a dremel and I'll probably try to hack some of the material off...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-16-2016, 09:17 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,655
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-16-2016, 09:11 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 24,694
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-16-2016, 03:38 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 24,694
I too am a firm believer in being properly...
I too am a firm believer in being properly prepared for a job. I may end up getting an air compressor and impact wrench. Up until now I never really needed it for anything...
I did use a series of...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-15-2016, 07:31 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 3,862
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-15-2016, 06:41 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 24,694
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-15-2016, 06:12 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 24,694
I was having a little trouble removing the axle...
I was having a little trouble removing the axle nut today so I can replace the CV joint. Even with a breaker bar and PB blaster I couldn't do it. Then I realized the nut is crimped to prevent it from...
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Forum: BMW SAV Items for Sale
07-08-2016, 12:38 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,506
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
07-08-2016, 12:27 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,438
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