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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-12-2024, 01:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,592
Posted By Salty B.
Don't tempt me with a good time! I think FCP...

Don't tempt me with a good time!

I think FCP still sells the barriers but damn they are not cheap... we'll see if it's wet again when I get back from Mexico next week as it's supposed to rain a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-11-2024, 08:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,592
Posted By Salty B.
Today I went to snake out the drains with this...

Today I went to snake out the drains with this 6-ft springy thing with a brush. Could not ID the drain exits up top, but tried going the other way. Right rear side went all the way and popped out of...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-11-2024, 12:37 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,592
Posted By Salty B.
Possibly. I've not had the rear door cards off; I...

Possibly. I've not had the rear door cards off; I need to replace the door lock actuator on my side, and I have a good (tested) one from a junkyard. Maybe when I get back from Mexico...

Both front...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-10-2024, 08:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,592
Posted By Salty B.
More water intrusion

Hey,

Last month when Hurricane Helene blew through I'd parked the X outside at the airport and water had gotten in from somewhere and collected in the rear footwells. Not a lot, but definitely wet...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-10-2024, 04:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,590
Posted By Salty B.
Everyone I know who's done a cat delete ends up...

Everyone I know who's done a cat delete ends up putting it back on because of the stink.

I bought a catted downpipe for my F30 N55 but ended up never installing it because according to other...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-05-2024, 02:18 AM
Replies: 17,640
Views: 3,752,232
Posted By Salty B.
That blue one has an intact pano roof but who the...

That blue one has an intact pano roof but who the hell knows if it's any good. Headliner looked good cursorily but as it wouldn't work in mine I didn't look that closely.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-02-2024, 10:22 PM
Replies: 17,640
Views: 3,752,232
Posted By Salty B.
Went back today... no rear bumper cover, front is...

Went back today... no rear bumper cover, front is there but has rotten cracked PPF over it. All four 18" wheels are present but need refinishing, and this yard charges stupid money for them so I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-02-2024, 12:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,867
Posted By Salty B.
I had zero change on me. Tried my pocket knife...

I had zero change on me. Tried my pocket knife but nope. And I'd just found two pennies in the console! (and put them in the piggy bank)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-31-2024, 07:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,867
Posted By Salty B.
Exactly what just happened to me now. The pipe...

Exactly what just happened to me now. The pipe coming off the MAF and air box popped off.

But like a dummy, I don’t have a screwdriver in the car and I’m not spending 10 bucks on a set which is...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-29-2024, 11:09 PM
Replies: 17,640
Views: 3,752,232
Posted By Salty B.
If I go this weekend I'll check! I have to fly to...

If I go this weekend I'll check! I have to fly to So Cal Sunday for a work trip but I'll try to get out there. I want those wheels.

How hard is it to remove those bumper covers?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-29-2024, 10:59 PM
Replies: 343
Views: 144,904
Posted By Salty B.
AHa good to know. They look nice, but I'm not...

AHa good to know. They look nice, but I'm not pulling fenders. The plastic ones on mine look good after a Cerakote treatment but the one under my door has a white blotch that won't go away. Maybe...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-28-2024, 07:50 PM
Replies: 343
Views: 144,904
Posted By Salty B.
Those rims are from a Camaro? And the...

Those rims are from a Camaro?

And the aluminum polka-dot running boards... anyone how hard are those to remove/install? There's a 4.8is in the local yard with them.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-28-2024, 07:46 PM
Replies: 17,640
Views: 3,752,232
Posted By Salty B.
Replaced LR door seal that I suspect was the...

Replaced LR door seal that I suspect was the source of water intrusion in the rear footwells when Hurricane Helene blew through while it was parked outdoors at the airport. The prior one had split at...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-28-2024, 07:22 PM
Replies: 17,640
Views: 3,752,232
Posted By Salty B.
Source?

Source?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-28-2024, 07:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 772
Posted By Salty B.
Whatwhatwhat? I have a manual F30 too. Never did...

Whatwhatwhat? I have a manual F30 too. Never did the CDV delete, tried the BMS pedal stop but removed it after awhile.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-23-2024, 08:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 754
Posted By Salty B.
I'd make an offer for the gearbox to swap into my...

I'd make an offer for the gearbox to swap into my pre-LCI 5-spd manual but I have nowhere to actually do that...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-20-2024, 11:04 PM
Replies: 1,128
Views: 247,799
Posted By Salty B.
...as of about four hours ago.

...as of about four hours ago.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-13-2024, 06:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,884
Posted By Salty B.
Hang up and call later. You'll probably get...

Hang up and call later. You'll probably get someone else who can help you. Just like calling an airline or the cable co.

Never had a problem with FCP, been buying parts there since about 2008 for...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-13-2024, 06:49 PM
Replies: 17,640
Views: 3,752,232
Posted By Salty B.
I know of your struggle... and never did get the...

I know of your struggle... and never did get the little bitty door handle light back in place so mine is also lighting up the inside of the door.

Amazon sells assortments of LEDs and I replaced...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-09-2024, 02:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 937
Posted By Salty B.
I'm using a cheap-ish Ancel scanner that has...

I'm using a cheap-ish Ancel scanner that has BMW-specific (and others) code libraries. Money is a little tight for now, although I saw a nice Foxwell yesterday on amazon prime days (I don't have...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-07-2024, 06:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 937
Posted By Salty B.
Thanks y'all! If the oil level sensor is...

Thanks y'all!

If the oil level sensor is bad, wouldn't it turn on the low oil light? Because it's not nor was it ever on other than for 0.5sec after starting. I might pass on that one.

Is there...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-07-2024, 03:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 937
Posted By Salty B.
Thanks. I didn't even know there was an oil level...

Thanks. I didn't even know there was an oil level sensor (other than the dipstick).

I'll check the others. If I don't replace the t-stat will that eventually cause a problem? Because it looks like...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-06-2024, 08:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 937
Posted By Salty B.
More bitchy codes

75 Brake-light switch, line
7B Activation, map cooling
78 Plausibility, accelerator and brake pedals
27 Plausibility, signal, brake-light switch/brake-light test switch
28 thermal sensor for...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-06-2024, 08:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,173
Posted By Salty B.
It was pretty hot, sunny, and DRY this weekend so...

It was pretty hot, sunny, and DRY this weekend so I left the doors and hatch open during the day. Smell be gone! Carpets dry!

Found a replacement LR door seal at the boneyard, will install soon.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-06-2024, 08:37 PM
Replies: 17,640
Views: 3,752,232
Posted By Salty B.
Went to the local pick-yer-part for a LR door...

Went to the local pick-yer-part for a LR door seal. Found a good one on this LCI 4.8is, which has this kind of unusual interior trim color and door panel inserts. Gorgeous blue paint, still shiny,...
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