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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-26-2019, 01:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,616
Posted By Dieselfan
I concur! :thumbup:

I concur! :thumbup:
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-26-2019, 12:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,195
Posted By Dieselfan
Arh OK. Normally the VR goes first. But for...

Arh OK. Normally the VR goes first.

But for 400 dollars I'd rebuild the alternator and replace the bearings. With that said, it is not for everybody.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-26-2019, 11:11 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,195
Posted By Dieselfan
New Valeo voltage regulator for 62 bucks. ...

New Valeo voltage regulator for 62 bucks.
...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-14-2019, 10:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,985
Posted By Dieselfan
All is better

Bought the rebuild kit from FCP. To my surprise the kit doesn't come with new piston.
I also replaced both rotors and pads with Zimmerman and Textar pads.

Caliper rebuild process is not too...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-05-2019, 08:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,985
Posted By Dieselfan
Problem Found Drag Caliper

[QUOTE]

You're funny. But, you are right I've heard of this too.



Yeah not easy replacing the bush in place. I used everything I've got from my garage, Harbor Freight C-clamp to saw-zaw to...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-04-2019, 09:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,985
Posted By Dieselfan
Ard, Thank you. According to FCP both TRW and...

Ard, Thank you.
According to FCP both TRW and Lemforder are OEM.
I have done the bushes replacement before on my E39. It's manageable but not easy in place, maybe remove it from the car would be...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-03-2019, 09:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,985
Posted By Dieselfan
Thank you for the responses. I will have my...

Thank you for the responses.
I will have my tire re-balanced and take it from there. But deep down I have a bad feeling that some of my suspension parts are going.
There are three arms under there....
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-02-2019, 03:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,985
Posted By Dieselfan
Shaky at 50 MPH

Guys.
I have 19" new Non RF snow tires on OEM BMW wheels.
At 50 MPH I can hear front tires go thum thum thum and the steering wheel is shaky.

Do you think I should bring it back for tires...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-07-2018, 03:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,579
Posted By Dieselfan
Probably frozen? Happened to me but was frozen...

Probably frozen? Happened to me but was frozen outside temp. I brought it in the garage and it started to work normally.

I then open it up and lubed all the door's latch cables that I can find...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-01-2018, 08:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,233
Posted By Dieselfan
Glad I don't live any farther north.:D

Glad I don't live any farther north.:D
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-01-2018, 08:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,233
Posted By Dieselfan
Good catch!

Good catch!
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-31-2018, 03:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,233
Posted By Dieselfan
I have the same codes, brought it to the dealer...

I have the same codes, brought it to the dealer and they replaced the active tank for free under goodwill 10 years 120K miles extended warranty.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-27-2018, 03:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,269
Posted By Dieselfan
No sir.

No sir.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-22-2018, 07:01 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 20,972
Posted By Dieselfan
Wow!. Quite a success story. I envy you.:D ...

Wow!. Quite a success story. I envy you.:D
Same here car's stuff just for me.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-21-2018, 08:56 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 20,972
Posted By Dieselfan
My was 3 years newer than yours!!:D Yeah, those...

My was 3 years newer than yours!!:D Yeah, those 18R and 20R engines were well built. Had the body didn't rotted out I'd still be driving it.
Are you still getting paid wrenching and where do you...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-21-2018, 11:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,229
Posted By Dieselfan
If this help change your mind but remove the...

If this help change your mind but remove the electric fan gives you all kind of room to work.
Use good tool and the correct size of socket ( six sides NOT 12 sides socket help remove hard bolts and...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-21-2018, 11:04 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 20,972
Posted By Dieselfan
Bravo! So true! Started wrenching since...

Bravo! So true!

Started wrenching since 1985. I used to drive my Celica around with half of the engine parts in the trunk.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-21-2018, 08:07 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 20,972
Posted By Dieselfan
I can't tell which are best, what I can tell you...

I can't tell which are best, what I can tell you is don't buy Continental RFT snow tires, they are more of a fair weather snows. Not for climbing in snow.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-20-2018, 06:54 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 20,972
Posted By Dieselfan
Nice resume!:thumbup:

Nice resume!:thumbup:
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-20-2018, 02:05 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 20,972
Posted By Dieselfan
Assumption is the mother of failure. ...

Assumption is the mother of failure.




Nobody claimed to speak for the community but you.



Isn't this obvious???
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-20-2018, 10:35 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 20,972
Posted By Dieselfan
I hear ya bro!!! And I agree with you 110% ...

I hear ya bro!!! And I agree with you 110%

Some people think they own this place. They need to grow up.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-20-2018, 09:03 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 13,790
Posted By Dieselfan
Check the tires for correct size.

Check the tires for correct size.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-13-2018, 03:15 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,368
Posted By Dieselfan
Man. This give me nightmare. I was supposed to...

Man. This give me nightmare. I was supposed to bring my e39 in for airbag recall this Friday.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-12-2018, 10:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,152
Posted By Dieselfan
Nice job and thank you for posting it up.

Nice job and thank you for posting it up.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-08-2018, 09:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,387
Posted By Dieselfan
Sorry to hear that but it's time to roll up your...

Sorry to hear that but it's time to roll up your sleeves and problem is solved. I have 4 bimmers and that's the only way I roll. It's not rocket scientist :)
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