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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-06-2019, 11:57 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,997
Posted By StephenVA
If you plug in a code reader that can show real...

If you plug in a code reader that can show real time info you are going to see weird TPS% numbers happening. +1 on the TPS sensor going south.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-05-2019, 11:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 865
Posted By StephenVA
+1^^ Been there and done that.

+1^^

Been there and done that.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-05-2019, 11:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,714
Posted By StephenVA
Unfortunate to read of another one going off into...

Unfortunate to read of another one going off into the sunset but that is the life of cars. Great to read that you leveraged the posting and ramblings here on the forum. Hopefully someone will take...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-05-2019, 10:15 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,088
Posted By StephenVA
Our gauges are not real time meters that are...

Our gauges are not real time meters that are calibrated. If they were, then every time you stop at a light you would see the NORMAL 10-29 degree increase, causing a panic among the average BMW owner...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-04-2019, 05:13 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 17,149
Posted By StephenVA
No love for our SAVs. Been to shows and people...

No love for our SAVs. Been to shows and people walk by like it was a minivan. Love mine, get comments every time I park it. At work they think it is new, but then it only has 63K on it. Soon to be...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-04-2019, 04:51 PM
Replies: 17,448
Views: 3,409,971
Posted By StephenVA
:thumbup::thumbup:

:thumbup::thumbup:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-04-2019, 09:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 791
Posted By StephenVA
Whistle After the above tests are completed, take a look...

After the above tests are completed, take a look in the trunk to make sure it does not have the grave yard water floating around the battery. With all the electronics in there it can be the end of...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-04-2019, 09:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 791
Posted By StephenVA
Way too much info and obviously too much time on my hands

Diy notes
FIRST STEP
Test battery with a full charge, (150 amp charger for 15 mins, if you do not have access to a commercial charger then the 15 amp diy one over a 12 hr period) follow up with a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-01-2019, 08:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 778
Posted By StephenVA
Don't forget to lube the pivot points!

Don't forget to lube the pivot points!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-30-2019, 07:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 737
Posted By StephenVA
Happy Thanksgiving to one and all in the BMW X5...

Happy Thanksgiving to one and all in the BMW X5 world. Hug your kids and wash those X5s! No kids? Hug those who helped you over the past year. They will appreciate the effort.

Thanks to all of you...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-30-2019, 07:27 PM
Replies: 17,448
Views: 3,409,971
Posted By StephenVA
Changed the oil & filter this morning and then...

Changed the oil & filter this morning and then Washed the X5! Both at the one year cycle. A whole 345 miles this year. Interesting how nice an 4.8 idles with fresh oil. Tucked her back under a cover...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-27-2019, 12:44 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 26,920
Posted By StephenVA
:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-25-2019, 10:56 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 10,969
Posted By StephenVA
I have the CTA tool and it works perfectly every...

I have the CTA tool and it works perfectly every time.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-25-2019, 10:08 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 10,969
Posted By StephenVA
Using the ball joint tool make the job safe and...

Using the ball joint tool make the job safe and easy. Approx 10 mins a side. I have now done three sets of these ball joint. The tool is simple to use, keeps the new joint square when you pull the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-22-2019, 12:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,982
Posted By StephenVA
IMHO: I think it is the over hangs and shorter...

IMHO: I think it is the over hangs and shorter wheel base that makes the E53 look lighter, tighter, and more "Muscular", if that is the right phrase. Looks like a SUV with tennis shoes instead of...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-22-2019, 12:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,982
Posted By StephenVA
:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-22-2019, 12:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,982
Posted By StephenVA
https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehiclede...

https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?listingId=533409522&zip=22027&referrer=%2Fcars-for-sale%2Fsearchresults.xhtml%3Fzip%3D22027%26sortBy%3DmileageASC%26incremental%3Dall%26fi...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-22-2019, 11:54 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,982
Posted By StephenVA
OK you asked for it.... :nanana: No, don't...

OK you asked for it....
:nanana:
No, don't tip your toe move on to a Honda minivan as that will be your style when kids come along.....:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-21-2019, 09:50 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,958
Posted By StephenVA
Question Can you get a hard stable pedal with...

Question
Can you get a hard stable pedal with the engine off?
If yes and the pedal drop only happens with the engine running, then look up stream from the master and booster, vac line, etc
I can...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-21-2019, 09:44 PM
Replies: 317
Views: 53,099
Posted By StephenVA
Pontiac power!

Pontiac power!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-20-2019, 11:25 PM
Replies: 17,448
Views: 3,409,971
Posted By StephenVA
It is only parts and money. Cheaper than a car...

It is only parts and money. Cheaper than a car payment
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-20-2019, 09:28 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 10,969
Posted By StephenVA
Great post!

Great post!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-19-2019, 03:22 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,958
Posted By StephenVA
+1^ :thumbup: On my own application, it...

+1^ :thumbup:

On my own application, it took three tries to get all the air out of the system after the lines were opened and the pump/master/booster were replaced. Road test and repeat one...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-19-2019, 03:10 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 10,969
Posted By StephenVA
See image below. It is designed to be compressed...

See image below. It is designed to be compressed when installing. A small engine piston ring compressor or as others have mentioned, leverage 2 worm drive hose clamps will accomplish the same thing....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-19-2019, 02:54 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 31,252
Posted By StephenVA
Great job and congrats on "plowing through" all...

Great job and congrats on "plowing through" all the odds and ends that come up on a project of this size. Rear suspension is easy including the lower control arm ball joint. make sure you have the...
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