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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-25-2026, 06:08 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,734
Posted By g300d
Lots of good advice here that looks applicable to...

Lots of good advice here that looks applicable to your situation. If you dont have a good tech you will need some way of communicating with your car.

Marital advice is good too. EODguy was lucky...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-25-2026, 05:53 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,734
Posted By g300d
I doubt it's a failing transmission if a reset...

I doubt it's a failing transmission if a reset makes it run well.

No experience with the ZF 6 so I would seriously consider exploring the advice of others who've already posted their experience.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-24-2026, 06:55 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,734
Posted By g300d
Not sure if the diesels extended accoustic panels...

Not sure if the diesels extended accoustic panels under the trans but on the gassers you can see the trans pan if you take a peek under the car by the front doors.

I would not recommend driving it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-24-2026, 02:53 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,734
Posted By g300d
I doubt it will cause any damage but it will run...

I doubt it will cause any damage but it will run like crap, it is after all the fail-safe mode.

If you dont have any trans leaks you are not gonna be low on fluid. Unless it leaks into your...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-23-2026, 06:35 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,734
Posted By g300d
It's been a few years so I dont remember the...

It's been a few years so I dont remember the codes if any

Cant find the original writeup but here's a similar one with all the important details including codes thrown:
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-23-2026, 11:02 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,734
Posted By g300d
I've had a power steering fluid-covered...

I've had a power steering fluid-covered alternator on the 3.0 with the GM trans for a long time and it never caused a transmission failsafe situation (now that I've said that I've probably jinxed...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-21-2026, 11:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 802
Posted By g300d
Jeez I just recognized you OP, you are doing that...

Jeez I just recognized you OP, you are doing that neat 3.0 to 4 8 swap.

The fan thing is an easy first-timer's mistake. ;)

Hope you get past the crank no-start!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-21-2026, 11:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 371
Posted By g300d
Hmm. Sorry no help on INPA data. Low comp...

Hmm. Sorry no help on INPA data.

Low comp maybe due to timing problem?

Valve open on power stroke?

May throw a code.

Watched an interesting vid by DiagnoseDan on Youtube talking about...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-17-2026, 09:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 802
Posted By g300d
I see! I totally understand, after a while I was...

I see! I totally understand, after a while I was wondering if this was a build or swap or restoration.

Good luck, very cool project!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-16-2026, 03:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 802
Posted By g300d
I was today years old I learned the 4.8 doesnt...

I was today years old I learned the 4.8 doesnt have a puller fan.

But that begs the question, how did you get to thinking of fixing a fan your car didnt come with?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-15-2026, 10:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 802
Posted By g300d
I was curious and took a look. In the catalogs...

I was curious and took a look. In the catalogs it's supposed to fit your car as you said.

But if it's an aftermarket part, all bets are off, especially nowadays, as mentioned above.

Lots of...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-23-2026, 11:01 AM
Replies: 344
Views: 146,758
Posted By g300d
I may have missed it, I thought this was going...

I may have missed it, I thought this was going into an E53. What chassis are you looking to drop this in to?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-23-2026, 10:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 935
Posted By g300d
The ones you guys have that fit would be nice to...

The ones you guys have that fit would be nice to know, was wanting to check rail pressure for sometimes long cranks on the 4.6 and the set I borrowed did not have an adapter that fit.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-23-2026, 10:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 416
Posted By g300d
Yes you have a Calsonic CSV717 variable...

Yes you have a Calsonic CSV717 variable displacement compressor.

I wouldnt bother with the valve, many stories of replacements not lasting.

Mine would sometimes work and sometimes not, till...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-05-2026, 08:37 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 19,721
Posted By g300d
Nice! Hope it fires right up!

Nice! Hope it fires right up!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-05-2025, 11:08 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 146,758
Posted By g300d
Getting closer!

Getting closer!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-05-2025, 11:06 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 19,721
Posted By g300d
Just now getting back to this, good progress! ...

Just now getting back to this, good progress!

Interested to hear how the racing diff feels too. Do you have a link to details on those?

PCV may be TU vs non-TU?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-05-2025, 10:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 544
Posted By g300d
It looks to be a more domestic motor- oriented...

It looks to be a more domestic motor- oriented oil with the specs it is designed to meet.

I'd look for something more euro - oriented.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-30-2025, 05:09 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,535
Posted By g300d
Yes, that's the one! Just had it out today...

Yes, that's the one!

Just had it out today and it got run very enthusiastically. Touched 99C at a stop from a hard pull but quickly settled to 95-96C. With the old thermostat running temps would...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-30-2025, 04:52 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,251
Posted By g300d
It's a pig on the LHD's too! How was the old...

It's a pig on the LHD's too!

How was the old joint, visibly worn?

How is the clearance to the frame rail on yours? When we were looking at mine, it seemed way too close and probably touches at...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-15-2025, 09:47 PM
Replies: 17,671
Views: 3,797,934
Posted By g300d
It's part of the parts list whenever we need to...

It's part of the parts list whenever we need to open the door cards, something to stick the door card clips on with. JB Weld and similar 2-part epoxies also work well IME.

I seem to remember a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-14-2025, 05:04 AM
Replies: 17,671
Views: 3,797,934
Posted By g300d
No problem! Hope it turns out straightforward!

No problem! Hope it turns out straightforward!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-14-2025, 05:01 AM
Replies: 344
Views: 146,758
Posted By g300d
Very interesting! It would be cool to see...

Very interesting!

It would be cool to see how much the 4.4 with 4.6 cams and DME puts out. A 4.4is badge on the side wouldnt be out of place I think.

Sorry to hear of the bearing parts...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-12-2025, 07:55 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 146,758
Posted By g300d
Nice work! Will the 4.6 cams on the 4.4 need...

Nice work!

Will the 4.6 cams on the 4.4 need a tune?

I didnt know these motors have cracked connecting rods.

Interesting on the ring deposits, are the M62's prone to them? I was thinking...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-11-2025, 07:13 AM
Replies: 17,671
Views: 3,797,934
Posted By g300d
I'd be interested, do update when you can please

I'd be interested, do update when you can please
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