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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-19-2010, 12:16 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 17,199
Posted By hawkeye12345
UPDATE: It had nothing to do with the...

UPDATE: It had nothing to do with the transmission. The problem was a busted fan clutch. I had it replaced yesterday and the sound is gone.

On the bright side, the valve covers are leaking...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-18-2010, 03:11 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 17,199
Posted By hawkeye12345
Yeah I guess I'm a little confused about the...

Yeah I guess I'm a little confused about the tranny fluid change because the fluid is supposed to be 'lifetime' whatever that means. To me, my tranny sounds like it is being stressed or overworked...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-18-2010, 01:29 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 17,199
Posted By hawkeye12345
When I took it in to the shop they didn't hear...

When I took it in to the shop they didn't hear the same sound that I was hearing and didn't feel it was the torque converter but it may be time to change the tranny fluids as the X5 is hitting 92k...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-21-2010, 11:51 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 17,199
Posted By hawkeye12345
No, the noise doesn't sound the same. Your noise...

No, the noise doesn't sound the same. Your noise sounds more like an r/c cars plastic gears winding up. Mine sounds like air flow....hell, I can't describe it. I have found that if I step on the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-21-2010, 11:03 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 17,199
Posted By hawkeye12345
Were you hearing the same thing as I described? ...

Were you hearing the same thing as I described? It sounds like a turbo booster or a tractor engine winding up but not necessarily loud, just annoying. It is associated with the engine RPM but once...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-19-2010, 09:00 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 17,199
Posted By hawkeye12345
OK. Thanks. My next question is; how do you...

OK. Thanks.

My next question is; how do you check the bearings in the alternator without replacing the alternator?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-19-2010, 05:47 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 17,199
Posted By hawkeye12345
It's not the tranny as the sound is the same...

It's not the tranny as the sound is the same regardless of whether it's in N or Drive. I guess that's a good thing.

It sounds like the noise is coming from drivers side engine compartment. I'm...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-19-2010, 08:34 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 17,199
Posted By hawkeye12345
That is what it sounds like. What should I ask...

That is what it sounds like. What should I ask my tech to look for?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-18-2010, 10:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,959
Posted By hawkeye12345
I have the same tires and love them on my '03...

I have the same tires and love them on my '03 4.4i. Phenomenal traction during wet conditions and way above average (8 out of 10 in my opinion) dry driving. The sidewalls are a little weak and tend...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-18-2010, 09:10 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 17,199
Posted By hawkeye12345
Strange whining sound coming from the drivers side engine area...need help

So all of a sudden a few weeks back my '03 X-5 4.4i starts giving me this really weird sounding engine whine (for lack of a better word) during acceleration. Once you get it up to speed and back off...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-20-2010, 05:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,372
Posted By hawkeye12345
Just my 2 cents. I've had after market warranty...

Just my 2 cents. I've had after market warranty on both my 3 series and X5. I spent around $3000 per policy and it was money wasted. Here is what I tried to repair under warranty:

CV boot...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-20-2010, 11:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,676
Posted By hawkeye12345
Thanks for reminding me about the tether. In my...

Thanks for reminding me about the tether. In my haste I forgot to attach it. After looking at the pictures posted by Daveycrocket I'm very pleased that I went with the metal. My lab would...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-19-2010, 04:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,676
Posted By hawkeye12345
Pics

Here are some pics of the installation and the PDF of the instructions.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-19-2010, 04:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,676
Posted By hawkeye12345
UPDATE: I received the metal load space...

UPDATE:

I received the metal load space divider with part number 51-47-0-004-087 today. I spent $244.93 including shipping and handling. It took me just under 30 minutes to install. No drilling...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-18-2010, 11:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,231
Posted By hawkeye12345
What tires? '03 X5 4.4i

Size is 255/55/18 all around - no stagger.

I've had a set of Conti's for the past 2+ years and have been very happy with the wet, dry and noise levels but they are worn out and I'm starting to get...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-18-2010, 02:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,064
Posted By hawkeye12345
Thanks for finding this. I looked the day I...

Thanks for finding this. I looked the day I posted and there wasn't one listed.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-17-2010, 01:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,064
Posted By hawkeye12345
Tire Jack - where to find one?

I have an '03 X-5 and for some reason my tire jack has gone missing. Where can I find a replacement?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-10-2010, 12:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,676
Posted By hawkeye12345
Thanks for the input. I'm looking for something...

Thanks for the input. I'm looking for something almost exclusively to keep my lab in the very back as I don't want her jumping on my two infants. I've read a few posts about the mesh working but it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-09-2010, 06:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,676
Posted By hawkeye12345
Load Space Divider - steel or mesh???

It appears that there are two OEM Load Space Dividers for my 03 X5. The mesh net I've found from the mid-to-upper $300 range (closer to $400). This is part # 51-47-7-126-507 or 51-47-8-259-504...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-28-2010, 10:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,470
Posted By hawkeye12345
Bueller?

Bueller?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-27-2010, 10:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,470
Posted By hawkeye12345
ABS Brake and DSC Lights on

I realize there is another thread on this so if the mods want to move it there, please do so.

I took my '03 X-5 4.4i to the Indie shop here in town on Thursday. They read the codes and according...
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