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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-18-2022, 02:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,857
Posted By Thrawn
Yeah I can post an update on it. :) I got it...

Yeah I can post an update on it. :)

I got it and installed it. it worked fine no real issues. Phone call sound quality wasn't the best. not horrible, but not good. I ended up replacing it with one...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-14-2022, 08:22 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 347
Posted By Thrawn
Wired door lock issue

Ok for a few weeks now, not sure exactly how long, of i unlock the doors on my 2013 x5 from a distance, not sure how long exactly, when i reach up to open the door, the car locks only the drivers...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-22-2022, 08:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,168
Posted By Thrawn
going to take it in soon. I would like to get...

going to take it in soon. I would like to get exactly what I need to hand them written out.


looks like I should say -.02° toe in or is it 0°.02' front and rear. then ask for camber of 0°20'...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-11-2022, 12:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,168
Posted By Thrawn
Awesome Ard! thanks I read a ton of what you...

Awesome Ard! thanks I read a ton of what you posted. great stuff! I know nothing about the specs for wheel alignment. I was looking for something I could tell them exactly what I want. I am going to...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-11-2022, 11:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,168
Posted By Thrawn
Had to replace rear tires. Going to get an alignment now.

So just had an issue with my 2013 x5 rear tires. They wore out badly on the inside. Wires were showing but rest of the tire had around 40% tread left. I put new tires on the rear, and now am trying...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-01-2021, 11:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,749
Posted By Thrawn
Thanks. I see I forgot to add that on the list,...

Thanks. I see I forgot to add that on the list, but I am doing it when I do the oil filter housing gasket.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-01-2021, 04:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,749
Posted By Thrawn
I read the plastic ones are prone to failing....

I read the plastic ones are prone to failing. Figured I would replace it while I was there. though the place i bought it from lost the part and refunded the purchase. now i am trying to decide if I...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-22-2021, 04:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,749
Posted By Thrawn
Ok I ordered the item i linked above. also got a...

Ok I ordered the item i linked above. also got a new aluminum charge pipe.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-22-2021, 12:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,749
Posted By Thrawn
Awesome I will defiantly do that too. I am...

Awesome I will defiantly do that too. I am replacing the belt anyway and this wont add much work or time to the jobs.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-22-2021, 12:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,749
Posted By Thrawn
is this what you were referring to?...

is this what you were referring to? https://vargasturbo.com/product/vtt-billet-bmw-n54-55-crank-seal-guard/
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-22-2021, 12:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,749
Posted By Thrawn
thanks. I will have to search that to find out...

thanks. I will have to search that to find out what that is.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-22-2021, 10:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,749
Posted By Thrawn
I need some advice on what to replace

In a few weeks I am going to take my 2013 i35 x5 to my nephew's shop and have him do some work on it. he is doing the work for free, and said what ever I wanted him to do just buy the parts and have...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-28-2021, 11:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,802
Posted By Thrawn
thanks, looks like a handy tool set to have. I am...

thanks, looks like a handy tool set to have. I am looking at trying one of these. https://palmac.net/koken-3450m-11-3-8-sq-drive-nut-grip-socket-nut-grip/

for my housing there is about 3/16 of an...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-27-2021, 02:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,802
Posted By Thrawn
thanks! I did watch multiple videos, most just...

thanks! I did watch multiple videos, most just say it is hard to get to. I have really big hands though and can't really get in there. I am looking at a socket that locks onto nuts though. I think I...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-27-2021, 11:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,802
Posted By Thrawn
old post but I thought I would update it. I...

old post but I thought I would update it. I changed the front brakes and oil this weekend and was going to change the Oil filter housing gasket while I was working on it. I was stopped by the rear...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-03-2021, 09:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,802
Posted By Thrawn
Thanks I just searched the OPG and yeah it looks...

Thanks I just searched the OPG and yeah it looks like a huge PITA. I don’t imagine the VCG would be that hard on this. Since the $1300 price was for a gasket and valve cover with labor...


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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-03-2021, 08:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,802
Posted By Thrawn
2013 x5 issues found during oil change

So I took my 2013 x5 in today to get the oil changed and the brake fluid flushed. They did an inspection on it and of course found a lot of work that should be done. I find it interesting they didn’t...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-17-2021, 10:05 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,004
Posted By Thrawn
Ok sounds good. Thanks for the advice. I talked...

Ok sounds good. Thanks for the advice. I talked to my nephew some who is a master mechanic at another dealership. He looked over what the dealer charged me and said he agreed with what they did. He...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-17-2021, 08:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,004
Posted By Thrawn
We are home. Car drove great as expected. ...

We are home. Car drove great as expected.


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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-17-2021, 03:54 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,004
Posted By Thrawn
Yeah since renting the uhual or Penske was close...

Yeah since renting the uhual or Penske was close to $700 due to availability, I would much rather pay the $2000 repair bill. If it would have happened around home I would probably have just done it...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-17-2021, 03:15 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,004
Posted By Thrawn
I was told 1.5 hours for the expansion tank. But...

I was told 1.5 hours for the expansion tank. But they are getting it done today which is great. They also said under further looking the expansion tank had to be replaced before it was driven. $2000...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-17-2021, 12:05 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,004
Posted By Thrawn
We called every car rental place that came up in...

We called every car rental place that came up in a google search of the area. We called Penske and uhual. Best we could do is pay like $700 for a 2 day rental of a truck. That would only get me home...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-17-2021, 11:59 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,004
Posted By Thrawn
Ok bmw is trying to squeeze it in and get me back...

Ok bmw is trying to squeeze it in and get me back on the road today. $1600 for the water pump. My warranty is willing to pay $850-$100 deductible. I am not going to fight the warranty today, but...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-17-2021, 09:54 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,004
Posted By Thrawn
Overheating

This just keeps getting better and better. 0 car rentals in the entire Springfield Missouri area....

Currently plan looks like rent a uhual truck and I drive it home get our other car and drive...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-17-2021, 09:22 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,004
Posted By Thrawn
Well this sux... bmw is swamped and out of loaner...

Well this sux... bmw is swamped and out of loaner cars for this week and most of next week. It will also be a few days before they can even look at it... stranded at the dealership. Battery dead on...
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