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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-15-2005, 08:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,266
Posted By withidl
I have a 2001 4.4i with 72,000 miles on it,...

I have a 2001 4.4i with 72,000 miles on it, 25,000 of which have pulled an 8,300 pound GVWR 31 foot travel trailer. UNRELATED TO THE TOWING, the "torque converter radial seal" began leaking at...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-14-2005, 06:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,170
Posted By withidl
I had the problem on my left front turn signal...

I had the problem on my left front turn signal about 3 months ago. It was intermittent, i.e. sometimes the pulsing would start off normally for 4 or 5 clicks and then become rapid and vice versa. ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-09-2005, 11:20 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,953
Posted By withidl
I believe the lower frame would be the same for...

I believe the lower frame would be the same for all of the seat options (standard, sport & comfort) so one kit should fit all (I have the comfort seats). You dealer should be able to confirm over...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-07-2005, 12:27 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,953
Posted By withidl
That's an understatement! You'd think if they...

That's an understatement! You'd think if they didn't supply it with the kit they would at least have some reference to the fasteners in their parts manual but my dealer couldn't find anything.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-07-2005, 02:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,610
Posted By withidl
Go to your dealer and have them print out the R&R...

Go to your dealer and have them print out the R&R proceedure from their TIS. Mine will do this for me gratus anytime I request it.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-07-2005, 02:25 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,953
Posted By withidl
Glad you got it installed. I probably used 3...

Glad you got it installed. I probably used 3 fasteners also but lost track as my installation was several months ago and I was pulling from memory as the dealer didn't charge me for them and thus I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-07-2005, 02:09 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,451
Posted By withidl
Geeeeezzzzz, who put the burr under your saddle? ...

Geeeeezzzzz, who put the burr under your saddle? Your blood pressure must be off scale.

I’ve used analogies that have evidently been taken literally.

This string is kind of like the TV...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-06-2005, 12:07 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,451
Posted By withidl
Regarding "who is using 15W-50 oil?". I use the...

Regarding "who is using 15W-50 oil?". I use the 15W-50 oil in my 2001 4.4i (gasoline); have about 72K miles on it; 25K of which have pulled an 8,300 pound GVWR 31 foot Airstream travel trailer.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-05-2005, 05:16 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,451
Posted By withidl
All vehicle manufacturers compromise on engine...

All vehicle manufacturers compromise on engine oil recommendations

Low viscosity is good for fuel mileage ratings, thus BMW’s primary 5W-30 recommendation allows BMW to advertise higher mileage...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-03-2005, 03:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 17,441
Posted By withidl
Diesel engine oil requirements are considerably...

Diesel engine oil requirements are considerably different than those of gasoline engines. DO NOT PUT A GASOLINE ENGINE OIL IN A DIESEL ENGINE!!

Mobil's diesel engine oils are branded as "Mobil...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-03-2005, 03:28 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,451
Posted By withidl
Diesel engine oil requirements are considerably...

Diesel engine oil requirements are considerably different than those of gasoline engines. DO NOT PUT A GASOLINE ENGINE OIL IN A DIESEL ENGINE!!

Mobil's diesel engine oils are branded as "Mobil...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-01-2005, 01:32 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,953
Posted By withidl
One holder per box.

One holder per box.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-31-2005, 04:08 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 924
Posted By withidl
Yes your fluid should be changed, but DO NOT LET...

Yes your fluid should be changed, but DO NOT LET A NON DEALER TOUCH IT!!. I'd leave the filter alone also since once the pan is opened its been my experience that it tends to leak thereafter. Just...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-31-2005, 03:13 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,953
Posted By withidl
The dimensions are as follows: * Width =...

The dimensions are as follows:

* Width = 10.50 inches
* Depth = 4.75 inches
* Height varies with the rear 2.00 inches being only 1.75 inches high while the front 2.75 inches is about 3.50 inches...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-31-2005, 11:20 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,953
Posted By withidl
Yes, the same for both sides as follows from my...

Yes, the same for both sides as follows from my receipt:

* "Holder" P/N 52-10-7-45-018 @ $11.38. This is installed under seat using 2 each plastic fasteners. I had to source the fastener size by...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-30-2005, 10:59 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,953
Posted By withidl
I purchased 2 of the first aid kits from the...

I purchased 2 of the first aid kits from the dealer for about $35 each. I installed one under each of the front seats, stocking the passenger seat kit with first aid materials (the kit box isn't...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-24-2005, 06:52 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,502
Posted By withidl
1999 Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa (unlimited) 1971...

1999 Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa (unlimited)
1971 Kawasaki 500 Mach III (3 cylinder, 2 stroke cycle antique)
2001 BMW X5 4.4i S/P + Dinan throttle body & engine/transmission software
Q-200...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-21-2005, 11:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,215
Posted By withidl
I've got 71,000 miles on my 2001 4.4i and I've...

I've got 71,000 miles on my 2001 4.4i and I've had to make-up "about" one pint of 50/50 coolant/H2O to the expansion tank "about" every 5K to 6K miles (purely a guestimate as I haven't kept any...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-21-2005, 01:24 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,576
Posted By withidl
For whatever its worth, my being the author of...

For whatever its worth, my being the author of the CV Joint article seems to have been lost in the article shuffle.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-21-2005, 12:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,215
Posted By withidl
Regarding coolant loss - As the engine comes up...

Regarding coolant loss - As the engine comes up to operating temperature coolant expands from the pressurized engine/radiator system into the over-flow tank. This will cause coolant vapor (not...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-01-2005, 04:25 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,160
Posted By withidl
I've left mine attached for over 60,000 miles. ...

I've left mine attached for over 60,000 miles. You get used to it being about 1 inch higher. When I hook up I don't have to re-aclamate to a strange brake pedal while driving a 14,000+ pound...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-01-2005, 04:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,160
Posted By withidl
No offence taken :D . I purchased my Airstream...

No offence taken :D . I purchased my Airstream and Warner brake controller from Can-Am RV of London, Ontario, Canada. The owners, Andy Thomson and his brother Kirk know more about towing than...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-30-2005, 02:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,160
Posted By withidl
Warner Automatic Brake Foot Controller No. 1100-28

No, its not "an Airstream thinghy".

The following link should get you to the Warner Electric "PDF Download - Maintenance / Installation Data" web page: ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-30-2005, 02:19 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,577
Posted By withidl
I would hazard the guess that the lug nuts were...

I would hazard the guess that the lug nuts were not evenly torqued. Additionally, when they replaced the rotors they SHOULD have replaced the pads.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-29-2005, 12:57 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,297
Posted By withidl
Steved, regarding engine temperature being higher...

Steved, regarding engine temperature being higher in MS mode, I agree with you that in MS mode the torque converter will more readily unlock and stay unlocked (mine does) because the programming is...
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