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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-27-2017, 08:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,903
Posted By imalabil
This SO needs to be a sticky.

This SO needs to be a sticky.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-09-2017, 08:10 AM
Replies: 1,168
Views: 309,712
Posted By imalabil
Heard from BMW finally...my airbags are here! ...

Heard from BMW finally...my airbags are here! Woo Hoo!
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-11-2017, 11:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,909
Posted By imalabil
Electric water pump, it is a 3 liter gas engine.

Electric water pump, it is a 3 liter gas engine.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-10-2017, 12:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,909
Posted By imalabil
Well, crap, I need a new cooling fan. The belt...

Well, crap, I need a new cooling fan. The belt wrapped around it and got into the insides. Any idea where I can get a good quality replacement?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-09-2017, 08:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,909
Posted By imalabil
And yes, 3.0L.

And yes, 3.0L.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-09-2017, 08:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,909
Posted By imalabil
New IMA tensioner and idler at the beginning of...

New IMA tensioner and idler at the beginning of Feb., 4,000 miles ago. They said it may have no been on right since there were wear marks on the edge of the pulley. I remember checking by sight and...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-08-2017, 08:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,909
Posted By imalabil
No obvious damage reported by the shop, no seized...

No obvious damage reported by the shop, no seized PS pumps or anything like that, but they need to put the new belt on and run it to see what happens. 90k 09 3.0i. BTW, my daughter hit the start...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-07-2017, 07:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,909
Posted By imalabil
Stranded

Damn thing just broke its serpentine belt. My daughter was driving it and managed to pull into a parking lot. I'm waiting for AAA right now.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-21-2017, 10:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,897
Posted By imalabil
Well I might consider that. Any torque specs for...

Well I might consider that. Any torque specs for the bolts that attach it?
I still may look at the VC gasket just to be sure it's OK. I had to do that job a couple of times on my E53. The first...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-20-2017, 09:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,897
Posted By imalabil
Well that actually fits a condition I noticed...

Well that actually fits a condition I noticed yesterday - some shuddering when just coming to a stop. It looks like Lemforders are available from several folks on line, I'll need to pick up a pair.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-17-2017, 08:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,897
Posted By imalabil
Bought it used, so am not sure they are...

Bought it used, so am not sure they are aftermarket or not. The bushings sure look similar to the ones on my E53.
Will look at the VC this weekend and see if I can detect any leaks. I had one...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-16-2017, 08:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,897
Posted By imalabil
Very wintery here, it is probably mixed with ice...

Very wintery here, it is probably mixed with ice melt.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-15-2017, 09:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,897
Posted By imalabil
Why is my control arm leaking oil?

I changed the oil filter adapter and cooler gasket about a month ago. There was of course some residual oil that dropped from under the center of the car, but this just started about a week ago and I...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-13-2017, 08:08 PM
Replies: 1,168
Views: 309,712
Posted By imalabil
Put an absorbent mat underneath to catch the drip...

Put an absorbent mat underneath to catch the drip or two of oil coming from the passenger front corner of the car. Too bad it snowed today, it makes it a little messy to crawl under there and see...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-08-2017, 08:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,277
Posted By imalabil
I went from an E53 to my current 2009 E70 N52. ...

I went from an E53 to my current 2009 E70 N52. In my case power was not really a desire, since it is driven by my daughter much of the time. I like the relative reliability of the unblown 6. I've...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-15-2017, 07:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,699
Posted By imalabil
Oh and new alternator and coolant expansion tank....

Oh and new alternator and coolant expansion tank.
Memory getting foggy...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-15-2017, 07:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,699
Posted By imalabil
My 2002 E53 experience was similar - all new...

My 2002 E53 experience was similar - all new front brake calipers and rotors (and lines) because one of the calipers froze. Had an Indy do this, also the typical DISA, oil filter adapter (just did...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-07-2017, 06:40 PM
Replies: 1,168
Views: 309,712
Posted By imalabil
Not today, but Sunday...did the oil filter...

Not today, but Sunday...did the oil filter housing gaskets (cooler, too) and belt tensioner and idler. My N52 is much happier now! I also learned about the coolant bleed procedure!
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-29-2017, 01:25 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,662
Posted By imalabil
DISA valve- what is normal?

So I took the DISA valve (driver side intake) off of my 2009 3.0i and it was

1. Covered in oil
2. Not moving - it was stuck in the open position

My old E53 DISA valve moved freely under spring...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-21-2017, 05:42 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 928
Posted By imalabil
2009 30i instant oil leak

So I cleaned the engine bay today with auto parts store degreaser, replaced my air filter, replaced the cabin recirc filter, and now have a huge oil leak on the passenger side of the engine - seems...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-18-2017, 08:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,602
Posted By imalabil
Well I found some Mann filters at Rock Auto and...

Well I found some Mann filters at Rock Auto and they are coming, along with an engine air filter that hasn't been changed 49K miles, so it's due. Every 3rd oil change according to the owner's manual...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-16-2017, 09:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,602
Posted By imalabil
BTW, this is for a 2009 30i and the service and...

BTW, this is for a 2009 30i and the service and warranty book isn't clear. I will look in the "main" owners manual but that is a longshot.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-16-2017, 08:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,602
Posted By imalabil
CBS for Cabin Microfilters

Quick one: Does the Condition Based Service monitor address the microfilters, both the ones in the engine compartment and the recirculation filter? The warranty/service manual indicates it is but I...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-12-2016, 02:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,477
Posted By imalabil
My engineering brain fixed one of the rear vents...

My engineering brain fixed one of the rear vents that came apart after I first got the car, but it has since come off again and I dread doing the job one more time! If I recall correctly, I drill a...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-28-2016, 05:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,299
Posted By imalabil
Well it's about time! I had to have my fuel pump...

Well it's about time! I had to have my fuel pump replaced right after I bought mine. Fortunately the extended warranty covered it. I'd complain to BMW that they should recall it back then but they...
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