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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-29-2022, 12:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,356
Posted By oldskewel
I once had a tiny, hidden leak on my 2001 3.0i. ...

I once had a tiny, hidden leak on my 2001 3.0i.

It was at the front end of the heater pipe (hard plastic, not hose) that runs along the left (driver's) side of the head / upper engine block.

It...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-28-2022, 08:13 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,528
Posted By oldskewel
I don't really know why, but I looked further...

I don't really know why, but I looked further into this, and found the following source, which seems pretty good

https://electrorefit.com/product/cold-thermostats-for-petrol-engine-bmw/

About...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-28-2022, 04:30 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,528
Posted By oldskewel
Great lead on that - I read the whole rant on...

Great lead on that - I read the whole rant on that page :thumbup: :rofl:, and found almost everything matching my current understanding of things.

Do you have any idea about what is done to modify...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-25-2022, 11:11 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,208
Posted By oldskewel
Wow, you guys are on it way faster than I am....

Wow, you guys are on it way faster than I am. Thanks!

OK, I will borescope and "swab" the cylinders. By swab, I will assume you mean put a q-tip or equivalent in there to see if I can detect any...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-25-2022, 06:39 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,208
Posted By oldskewel
Some updates on this situation, now that I am...

Some updates on this situation, now that I am spending more time at home again...

I am concluding I do have a problem, but am trying to be extra cautious before tearing into things. Last thing I'd...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-23-2022, 10:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,283
Posted By oldskewel
This post + thread might be helpful: ...

This post + thread might be helpful:
https://xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/x5-e53-forum/111203-running-different-tread-tires-rear-front-asking-trouble.html#post1173532

In there, BMW says max of 2mm...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-11-2022, 02:55 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,412
Posted By oldskewel
Seen in the last pic there, I think the height...

Seen in the last pic there, I think the height sensor is installed wrong. The lower of the two links should be closer to pointing straight up, rather than pointing at ~2 o'clock as shown there. At...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-28-2022, 12:05 AM
Replies: 216
Views: 63,751
Posted By oldskewel
For the 3.0i (only?), the B+ jump port in the...

For the 3.0i (only?), the B+ jump port in the engine bay is a 19mm nut. It also connects the 12V cable coming from the battery to the engine bay.

So if you were to unscrew that nut and separate...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-27-2022, 11:41 AM
Replies: 216
Views: 63,751
Posted By oldskewel
What kind of car do you have? The V8s have...

What kind of car do you have? The V8s have different engine electricals than the M54.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-23-2022, 02:06 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,726
Posted By oldskewel
Here's the thread, in case there is any hope the...

Here's the thread, in case there is any hope the problem is here rather than in the rack.

https://xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/x5-e53-forum/99721-solved-steering-play.html

As I remember and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-22-2022, 06:21 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,726
Posted By oldskewel
I had a deadband in my steering wheel when I...

I had a deadband in my steering wheel when I first got the car - about one inch at the steering wheel left-right with no movement of the wheels. Might have been reasonable to blame it on the rack.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-17-2022, 07:30 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,188
Posted By oldskewel
:rofl: Bring More Wrenches :rofl:

:rofl: Bring More Wrenches :rofl:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-14-2022, 08:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,209
Posted By oldskewel
This PDF shows all the tests, including for left...

This PDF shows all the tests, including for left and right fuel tank levels.
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-12-2022, 11:19 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,209
Posted By oldskewel
The fact that your friend towing it home fixed it...

The fact that your friend towing it home fixed it may be a clue.

@AndewWynn has a great thread on here about the workings of the fuel tank. Basically it has two halves, with the electric fuel pump...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-11-2022, 06:58 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,082
Posted By oldskewel
There is a lifespan, but it can be pretty long....

There is a lifespan, but it can be pretty long. My 2001 3.0i at 203k miles is still on its original Bremi coils, with no problems there. I'm not planning to replace pre-emptively, but will not be...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-07-2022, 09:35 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,082
Posted By oldskewel
I'd take another look at the ICV, even though you...

I'd take another look at the ICV, even though you cleaned it 20k miles ago. Easy to check and to clean. I think it would provide the symptoms you're seeing. And it could be that your cleaning did not...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-01-2022, 11:13 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,959
Posted By oldskewel
Nice work on trying to work through the codes....

Nice work on trying to work through the codes. Good info here so far. Thanks. :thumbup:

Regarding "D7 Fuel tank sensor 2 (without fuel pump)", I would not worry about that one. BTW, it is one of...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-01-2022, 10:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 591
Posted By oldskewel
I agree with all that, even the TYC (which I used...

I agree with all that, even the TYC (which I used on my 2001 3.0i, following @Effduration's good advice).

My AC is still all original and working fine at 203k miles. I have not even added...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-30-2022, 07:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,544
Posted By oldskewel
Regarding getting P codes out of the Foxwell, I...

Regarding getting P codes out of the Foxwell, I think you need to go up to the very top level from when the Foxwell powers up.

At that point, instead of selecting BMW, select OBDII, and it will...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-30-2022, 01:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,094
Posted By oldskewel
Here is a post with some measurements about how...

Here is a post with some measurements about how the temp sensor in the lower radiator hose relates to the ECU turning on the aux fan.

https://xoutpost.com/1210848-post45.html

For some reason, I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-29-2022, 10:46 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,295
Posted By oldskewel
Back in the day when manual transmissions were...

Back in the day when manual transmissions were more common, gear oils used to always clearly say GL4 or GL5 on them. I don't remember the details (but I'm sure the google does), but GL5 was for...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-28-2022, 01:17 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,295
Posted By oldskewel
From my notes, on my 2001 3.0i, I put in about...

From my notes, on my 2001 3.0i, I put in about 700 ml of 75w90 GL-5 synthetic gear oil. Of course I filled it to the bottom of the fill plug hole. My 700 ml estimate is based on how much was left in...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-24-2022, 11:07 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,570
Posted By oldskewel
One end of that tube goes into the top of the...

One end of that tube goes into the top of the front differential.

The other end attaches (around those two radial rib things a few inches before the u-turn) to a bracket near the top of the engine...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-24-2022, 05:45 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,570
Posted By oldskewel
The differential vent I'm talking about attaches...

The differential vent I'm talking about attaches to and parallels the dipstick tube in my 2001 3.0i.

The main distinction of this vs. the other hard plastic tubing you'll find is that it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-24-2022, 04:17 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,570
Posted By oldskewel
That constant radius curved end is a clue. Is it...

That constant radius curved end is a clue. Is it hard plastic? Does the open end appear that it has never been attached to anything (e.g., no deformation from a clamp or barb or change in diameter)?...
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