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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-29-2025, 10:31 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,289
Posted By g300d
Had the headlight lenses replaced, and the left...

Had the headlight lenses replaced, and the left tail light board repaired because the lower tailight bulb socket kept losing contact with the board and triggering a bulb out warning.

Nice...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-29-2025, 10:15 AM
Replies: 1,230
Views: 1,254,813
Posted By g300d
You brought that back nicely, looks great!

You brought that back nicely, looks great!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-23-2025, 04:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,283
Posted By g300d
Well, better late than never but found what was...

Well, better late than never but found what was causing this a few years ago.

I mentioned this to a tech at a shop during unrelated work and it just so happened he has seen this before.

He...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-11-2023, 05:50 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,569
Posted By g300d
2023 and the rack in the 3.0 clunks on lol! ...

2023 and the rack in the 3.0 clunks on lol!

I noticed there are brand new Chineseium racks now available. I wonder how those perform.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-09-2023, 05:55 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,546
Posted By g300d
OE is different from most of the replacements...

OE is different from most of the replacements I've seen. It seems more dense with a different texture plastic from what I've seen.

On the E46 forums I see posts that Modine is the OE...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-30-2023, 08:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 692
Posted By g300d
In my experience with E53's, it's the rear...

In my experience with E53's, it's the rear suspension upper arm that is the culprit.

The bushing tends to deflect and take a set inward over time, so the top of the hub follows accordingly and...
Forum: The Lounge 09-29-2023, 09:25 AM
Replies: 961
Views: 79,531
Posted By g300d
https://i.imgur.com/00GyS3I.jpeg

https://i.imgur.com/00GyS3I.jpeg
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-29-2023, 09:16 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,488
Posted By g300d
^good to know, will have to prepare for that,...

^good to know, will have to prepare for that, thanks!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-29-2023, 06:44 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,488
Posted By g300d
x5Alpine, I think yes age is a big factor I have...

x5Alpine, I think yes age is a big factor I have possible failure there at even relatively low mileage.

Andrew, good point, I did see the check valve mentioned in a few diys and saw it on the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-25-2023, 12:46 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,488
Posted By g300d
Andrew, I am OCONUS in Asia. On the rattle,...

Andrew, I am OCONUS in Asia.

On the rattle, the one I hear at cold start is not VANOS IMO but chain rattle which I believe is chain tensioner priming after a long shutoff.

The sound I believe...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-24-2023, 07:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,488
Posted By g300d
Oh yes, I've heard the cold start rattle from...

Oh yes, I've heard the cold start rattle from priming tensioners, but this seems different. More concerning alright!

I just ordered an inexpensive android phone inspection cam and will take a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-23-2023, 07:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,517
Posted By g300d
Hamza, what model/brand sub did you fit in the...

Hamza, what model/brand sub did you fit in the boot? It's a tight fit there and I'm always looking out for options in case I decide to upgrade.

Yeah I am getting to the end of my rope with the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-23-2023, 10:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,488
Posted By g300d
I put on a Febi tensioner assembly. Oil is Shell...

I put on a Febi tensioner assembly. Oil is Shell Helix Ultra 0w40 which IIRC is LL01.

If I do understand correctly the plastic guides dont "wear out", but more of the get brittle and break off...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-23-2023, 05:25 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,488
Posted By g300d
Oh, I had not mentioned I did the tensioner (with...

Oh, I had not mentioned I did the tensioner (with longer updated spring) and still noisy.

Good idea to check with an inspection cam, I will do that.

Whats a good diy-grade cam btw, I dont have...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-23-2023, 12:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,488
Posted By g300d
M62 timing chain guides...do the cam chains also?

I need to do guides on the 4.6 I think, it got noisy all of a sudden.

Currently sidelined while I research parts needed.

I have a good idea about replacing the main chain guides reading other...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-22-2023, 10:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,997
Posted By g300d
Thanks for posting to conclusion. I am gonna...

Thanks for posting to conclusion. I am gonna need to do this soon...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-22-2023, 06:47 AM
Replies: 17,671
Views: 3,797,934
Posted By g300d
M54 auto can get to a bit past 130 indicated (in...

M54 auto can get to a bit past 130 indicated (in minecraft)

https://i.imgur.com/VNt5fo8.jpg
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-20-2023, 12:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,382
Posted By g300d
Mine was intermitently cooling, this was my first...

Mine was intermitently cooling, this was my first variable displacement compressor car so took me a bit to figure it out.

That sucks if it was engineered to do that at the expense of NVH. I'd...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-19-2023, 12:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,382
Posted By g300d
Same here, last thing I thought the noise would...

Same here, last thing I thought the noise would come from was the new compressor.

I changed out the AC belt, idler and tensioner assembly, still noisy. Then had refrigerant recovered and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-18-2023, 05:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,382
Posted By g300d
Pre-facelifts had the Denso while the...

Pre-facelifts had the Denso while the post-facelifts had Calsonic Kansei's IIRC.

I would go with Denso among your choices.

I tried a Nissens on a 3.0 and it has a growling noise that the OEM...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-18-2023, 05:28 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 837
Posted By g300d
The level arms connected to the sensors may be...

The level arms connected to the sensors may be oriented wrong. It can be installed in such a way that the linkage will not actuate the sensors.

Similar happened to me when I did airbags. Figured...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-10-2023, 09:11 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 62,961
Posted By g300d
Would appreciate some direction on I/ K-Bus, no...

Would appreciate some direction on I/ K-Bus, no experiemce with it.

EODguy, that is what pisses me off, signal light is barely used and still craps out. :D
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-10-2023, 11:18 AM
Replies: 216
Views: 62,961
Posted By g300d
It is? I hope so! I used the X today and...

It is? I hope so!

I used the X today and when I got home it was at 12.6. Will let it sit longer and check voltage again. Dont have time yet to do a proper check with a DMM.

Something else...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-09-2023, 09:36 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 62,961
Posted By g300d
Thank you gents for clarifying the AC thing. ...

Thank you gents for clarifying the AC thing.

One thing though, I noticed that if I shut off the car and turn it on again, AC does NOT come on?

Anyway, I didnt feel like unloading the back and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-05-2023, 06:25 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 62,961
Posted By g300d
QUOTE=andrewwynn;1229637]FSU aka far aka hedgehog...

QUOTE=andrewwynn;1229637]FSU aka far aka hedgehog is the leading cause of parasitic drain I've replaced a few of them. It'll probably be warm overnight you could just put your hand on to...
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