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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-27-2018, 11:49 AM
Replies: 200
Views: 84,009
Posted By seattle
I think those spots is oily fumes coming out from...

I think those spots is oily fumes coming out from relief valve, designed to relieve occasional built up crankcase pressure.
That tells me the turbo is not sucking those fumes into intake.
Is...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-26-2018, 02:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,098
Posted By seattle
And, if you end up needing a NoX sensor, PM me. I...

And, if you end up needing a NoX sensor, PM me. I have got a couple used ones, one less than 15K miles on it.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-26-2018, 12:59 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,098
Posted By seattle
Took me forever to find info to setup Rheingold....

Took me forever to find info to setup Rheingold. So, once I figured all out, documented here (http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showpost.php?p=9992129&postcount=47).
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-24-2018, 06:27 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 84,009
Posted By seattle
Credit for setup goes to zetatre/lpcapital. ...

Credit for setup goes to zetatre/lpcapital.

Where do you see oil?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-24-2018, 01:04 AM
Replies: 200
Views: 84,009
Posted By seattle
I see him in person once in a while. Will ask.

I see him in person once in a while. Will ask.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-23-2018, 09:15 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 84,009
Posted By seattle
What version did you have and what you have now?...

What version did you have and what you have now? How old is your first version of tune?

I think I have latest (month ago).
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-21-2018, 02:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,230
Posted By seattle
I definitely seen a post/thread about that EGR...

I definitely seen a post/thread about that EGR cooler bolt breaking. So, be careful.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-17-2018, 05:06 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 84,009
Posted By seattle
On facebook's North American bmw diesels group,...

On facebook's North American bmw diesels group, everyone who deleted raves about Shell Rotella T6
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-10-2018, 02:09 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 84,009
Posted By seattle
I opted in for Buzzken pipe and DOC (extra$300)....

I opted in for Buzzken pipe and DOC (extra$300). Doc helps cut down smell and reduce turbo whistle.

Happy with this setup. Yes, there is still some smell (example, stopping, parking and walking...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-09-2018, 07:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,589
Posted By seattle
Rheingold? See this...

Rheingold?
See this (http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showpost.php?p=9992129&postcount=47).
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-09-2018, 07:26 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 69,450
Posted By seattle
You drilled holes like suggested by ZetaTre,...

You drilled holes like suggested by ZetaTre, correct? 5 is too many, 3 is correct to get turbo sucking just right amount when filtering.

In my case, before ABC deletes, that was just fine, but...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-09-2018, 02:44 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 84,009
Posted By seattle
Throttle body/anti-shudder valve normally fails...

Throttle body/anti-shudder valve normally fails due to being soaked with oil coming down from intercooler. The oil gets into electronics of it. Deleting won't help there.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-05-2018, 01:29 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 69,450
Posted By seattle
Thought I would mention something related to...

Thought I would mention something related to ProVent behavior after starting and taking for a spin my newly EGR/DPF/SCR deleted X5D.

Before deleting, I was running ProVent since January 2017. It...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-02-2018, 05:43 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 10,476
Posted By seattle
I chatted about ASV with Dmitry (DUDMD Tuning)....

I chatted about ASV with Dmitry (DUDMD Tuning). His opinion was that deleting ASV is not worth it. He does have a dyno in his garage, not sure if the opinion was from performance perspective or...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-21-2018, 01:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,649
Posted By seattle
Drilling extractor bit is not possible with...

Drilling extractor bit is not possible with regular drill bits, as they are of same hardened material.

Happened to me a couple weeks ago - exhaust manifold stud broke. Attempted to extract -...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-18-2018, 03:34 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 84,009
Posted By seattle
Catch can not catching anything at all? I would...

Catch can not catching anything at all? I would check if it is setup properly.
Do you mean catch can return line is dry and clean?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-16-2018, 02:23 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,145
Posted By seattle
NoX sensors are a maintenance item, they last...

NoX sensors are a maintenance item, they last about 50K miles.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-08-2018, 10:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,341
Posted By seattle
"nice to see a bunch of Trump supporters" sounds...

"nice to see a bunch of Trump supporters" sounds as bad as "nice to see a bunch of ...Sean Penn supporters" (is that worst on left still? I may still be stuck in 2005.

Folks on the left have less...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-08-2018, 01:02 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 84,009
Posted By seattle
To me, it looks like dirt or soot that came from...

To me, it looks like dirt or soot that came from elsewhere (exhaust leak?), got mixed with oil (oil that leaked from inside red charge pipe past the seals, oil that shouldn't be inside there in first...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-01-2018, 03:56 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 84,009
Posted By seattle
yeah, but ... ...a rabbit hole :) I...

yeah, but ...

...a rabbit hole :)


I do have ProVent 200 installed, with a couple extra holes drilled in addition to its incorporated pressure release valve.
One time in summer, observed some...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-01-2018, 03:42 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 84,009
Posted By seattle
:thumbup: "the Dmitry" recommended it a couple...

:thumbup:
"the Dmitry" recommended it a couple weeks ago when I stopped by his shop.
Joined.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-01-2018, 03:15 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 84,009
Posted By seattle
I have seen VCG mentioned as an issue for 35i and...

I have seen VCG mentioned as an issue for 35i and 50i but not 35d.
Not seeing any leaks in that area in my engine.
Either way, a leaky valve cover gasket may be result of excessive pressure, not...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-01-2018, 01:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 10,349
Posted By seattle
At 150K, I am guessing none of there were...

At 150K, I am guessing none of there were replaced under any warranties?
Most BMW warranties (recalls, really) run to 120, such as your FRM module.

There are several points that decide if it's...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-31-2018, 11:08 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 84,009
Posted By seattle
I've been researching and analyzing cases of oil...

I've been researching and analyzing cases of oil seeping through compressor-side piston seal. There are a few scenarios that don't include any damage to turbo itself:
1. Restrictive (for any reason)...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-31-2018, 10:36 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 84,009
Posted By seattle
Hybrid turbos require messing with (taxing)...

Hybrid turbos require messing with (taxing) electrical system - there's no free energy. That's something you'd want to avoid on a Bimmer especially.

Got an update from the shop:
* Small turbo...
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