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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-24-2021, 07:57 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,208
Posted By oldskewel
I'm pretty sure it was not, but you know, that...

I'm pretty sure it was not, but you know, that might be more likely than anything else at this point, which is very helpful.

Interesting to see the mentions about HG repairs succeeding but not for...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-24-2021, 02:40 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,208
Posted By oldskewel
Thanks all for the help so far. I know...

Thanks all for the help so far.

I know something is wrong somewhere. The main thing I'm looking for right now is if anyone has a theory of how significant pressure could be maintained in the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-23-2021, 02:37 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,208
Posted By oldskewel
Cooling system problem?

2001 M54, 203k miles, head gasket job done at 186k miles, much of cooling system is already pretty new.

Recent sudden major problem(s):
- car otherwise runs fine
- coolant tank cap venting...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-17-2021, 01:38 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,668
Posted By oldskewel
Definitely true. And your point in the following...

Definitely true. And your point in the following post about the phase change being the important factor is as well. :thumbup:

I think most of the disagreements in this thread are due to different...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-14-2021, 01:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,722
Posted By oldskewel
Since you're "in there", you have access to the...

Since you're "in there", you have access to the alignment bolts already. It should be pretty obvious how to turn the eccentric bolts/washers to minimize camber (make them as straight up and down as...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-10-2021, 06:32 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,668
Posted By oldskewel
The one and only "special" tool is a 7mm Allen...

The one and only "special" tool is a 7mm Allen (hex) wrench or bit socket, to undo the slide pins.

Pretty easy to not have that tool, so I figured I'd mention it.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-08-2021, 05:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,348
Posted By oldskewel
I'd be more concerned about the hoses (good point...

I'd be more concerned about the hoses (good point about the plastic hose ends being a concern as well as the rubber - on my 3.0i's upper radiator hose, it was the plastic end near the radiator that...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-08-2021, 04:34 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,316
Posted By oldskewel
Just in case this is not already difficult enough...

Just in case this is not already difficult enough ...

Consider that a problem with the central locking system - completely independent of the wireless / remote subsystem - could be causing...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-25-2021, 01:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,217
Posted By oldskewel
Great video and links - I never knew tools like...

Great video and links - I never knew tools like that existed.

When I did the rear suspension work on my 2001 3.0i with all springs, I used an old compressor I already had. It is the same simple...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-13-2021, 05:51 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,335
Posted By oldskewel
I have 3 NT 520 Pros for different cars of mine....

I have 3 NT 520 Pros for different cars of mine. All these notes work for that, which is a little older than your 530. In general, all the support stuff from Foxwell is unreliable due mainly to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-20-2021, 11:11 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 11,695
Posted By oldskewel
Looking at that photo, the bushing end of it...

Looking at that photo, the bushing end of it (i.e., the opposite end from the ball joint) seems to be internally displaced by a couple of millimeters. That would give you at least a couple of extra...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-12-2021, 03:37 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 13,248
Posted By oldskewel
Sorry to hear of the troubles there. Kind of...

Sorry to hear of the troubles there. Kind of shocking what the world is coming to in many areas.

I had a kind of related event a couple of months ago in the SF Bay Area. My son was driving my...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-06-2021, 04:20 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,911
Posted By oldskewel
Just trying to add some accuracy here, copying...

Just trying to add some accuracy here, copying from my notes back when debugging my failed aux fan on my 2001 3.0i (same fan on all gas-engined E53s) ...

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Pulling the connector off the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-06-2021, 11:54 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,911
Posted By oldskewel
Checked my notes from when I was debugging my aux...

Checked my notes from when I was debugging my aux fan (turned out that was the one and only problem, so my AC, pressure sensor, ECU, etc. were all good for this data):

2001 3.0i

"AC Pressure...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-02-2021, 09:43 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 11,695
Posted By oldskewel
The 21mm nut on the swing arm 18mm eccentric bolt...

The 21mm nut on the swing arm 18mm eccentric bolt is torqued to 165 Nm. Easily accessible.

Guide link eccentric ... 18mm nut and bolt ... 100 Nm, but I found it impossible to get a torque wrench...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-01-2021, 08:59 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 11,695
Posted By oldskewel
The sound you mentioned earlier sounds like an...

The sound you mentioned earlier sounds like an important clue.

Your magnetic digital level on the brake caliper is not perfect, but should be sufficiently accurate for what you're trying to do...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-30-2021, 08:31 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 11,695
Posted By oldskewel
The pic I posted is not upside down as I see it....

The pic I posted is not upside down as I see it. If the text in the pic is right-side up, the pic is as well. No guarantees what the site or your browser are doing. I think things are clearly labeled...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-30-2021, 02:32 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 11,695
Posted By oldskewel
I'd start with something like that ^^^. Figure...

I'd start with something like that ^^^. Figure out if the rear suspension has dropped. Very easy to do.

From my notes on my 2001 3.0i with 19" BMW wheels and non-sport spring suspension, the spec...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-25-2021, 03:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,034
Posted By oldskewel
you could try jumpering a spare battery (or in...

you could try jumpering a spare battery (or in another car) to the engine bay jump port, then the car would be alive enough to open the hatch as normal. Trying a charger instead of an actual second...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-24-2021, 04:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,454
Posted By oldskewel
Sounds good. On the tires, I'd first check...

Sounds good.

On the tires, I'd first check on what wheels you have. On mine (specs listed above in post #5), the front wheels are 1" narrower than the rears (9" vs. 10") so the 255s in front and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-24-2021, 01:00 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,740
Posted By oldskewel
I replaced all 4 of mine with Febi, which fit...

I replaced all 4 of mine with Febi, which fit well, and are all working fine after a few years so far. I then donated my 4 old ones to the AndrewWynn Wisconsin Research Labs and BMW Parts Retirement...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-23-2021, 05:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,454
Posted By oldskewel
It's the Oil Filter *Housing* Gasket that people...

It's the Oil Filter *Housing* Gasket that people are talking about here. One of the prime suspects for oil leaks on these engines. Search on here for lots of info on that. I did mine early on in my...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-23-2021, 02:35 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 15,964
Posted By oldskewel
I'm not sure what the locking clip is there, but...

I'm not sure what the locking clip is there, but if you found something wrong, that is a good thing to fix, of course. Every connection to the alternator of course needs to be tight, clean, torqued...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-19-2021, 02:49 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 10,645
Posted By oldskewel
As far as I know, for my 2001 3.0i, the original...

As far as I know, for my 2001 3.0i, the original regulators were made by Brose. They have BMW roundels and Brose stamped on them.

You might want to look at a recent thread here on OE vs. OEM vs....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-18-2021, 04:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,789
Posted By oldskewel
If post #18 above does not answer it for you,...

If post #18 above does not answer it for you, then I don't know. Good luck.
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