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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-21-2021, 03:38 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 11,249
Posted By oldskewel
But I don't think that's what is observed in the...

But I don't think that's what is observed in the video. Not like it takes 3x as long to pressurize and then it's good. It's constantly loose. It's not like I really think it's not the tensioner, just...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-21-2021, 11:42 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 11,249
Posted By oldskewel
Interesting rabbit hole. :thumbup: But it looks...

Interesting rabbit hole. :thumbup: But it looks like those guys are concerned with performance around 6k rpm on a race track, not just normal driving.

Before going deeper, I'd try to feel for this...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-20-2021, 04:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,972
Posted By oldskewel
During my recent (and not completely resolved)...

During my recent (and not completely resolved) issues with smog / purge valve / O2 sensors readiness not completing, I've noticed some weirdness between the SES light, Foxwell OBD2 codes, and Foxwell...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-19-2021, 08:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,284
Posted By oldskewel
Since I knew I was going to re-grease the rear CV...

Since I knew I was going to re-grease the rear CV joints (done today), I did not immediately reinstall the right wheel when I was done with the subframe bushings on that side.

And when I did side...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-19-2021, 11:59 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,284
Posted By oldskewel
I did the job yesterday. Went very well. Pretty...

I did the job yesterday. Went very well. Pretty easy. Some details, kind of in order of doing the job ...

Disclaimer - California car, so virtually no rust anywhere, and YMMV, but here's what...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-18-2021, 04:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,072
Posted By oldskewel
++ on using wood to support from below. Of course...

++ on using wood to support from below. Of course the door panel needs to off to get access for this, but you'll probably want to get that panel off anyway to see what is wrong. Depending on what...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-18-2021, 12:16 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,284
Posted By oldskewel
Funny, I had not thought the Bentley would have...

Funny, I had not thought the Bentley would have useful info on this, due to using the special tool. But I looked it up, scanned and attached here.

In there it does have some good, solid info, such...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-17-2021, 03:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,284
Posted By oldskewel
Subframe bushing replacement instructions?

I have the bushings (Lemfoerder) and the eBay tool kit to replace the 4x bushings on the rear subframe of my 2001 3.0i E53.

I have searched high and low for instructions on how to do the job. The...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-16-2021, 01:58 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 119,488
Posted By oldskewel
I have an H8 (Champion H8-900CHAGM) in my 2001...

I have an H8 (Champion H8-900CHAGM) in my 2001 3.0i.

I had really wanted to put as big as possible in there, specifically an H9 so I'd be able to swap for debugging purposes with an H9 that my...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-16-2021, 01:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,789
Posted By oldskewel
Is there a reason your indy did not just plug the...

Is there a reason your indy did not just plug the new fan in to test it before ripping out the old one and putting in the new one?

I literally did that last night, when finally getting around to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-16-2021, 01:19 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 11,249
Posted By oldskewel
I went and checked the Bentley, page 113-10 (I...

I went and checked the Bentley, page 113-10 (I sent you a PDF of the scanned page a while ago), and for this the words are just a little different, which may clarify things:
"Apply elastic sealing...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-15-2021, 08:02 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 24,440
Posted By oldskewel
LOL I had to look that one up. Glad I did: ...

LOL I had to look that one up. Glad I did:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F226oWBHvvI
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-15-2021, 11:16 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,868
Posted By oldskewel
Knew it had to be something simple like that. My...

Knew it had to be something simple like that. My "favorite" blunder was when I was changing the oil on my 911 and immediately realized I was trying to fit 11 quarts of oil into a 6 quart pan. Full...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-14-2021, 06:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,868
Posted By oldskewel
https://blog.fcpeuro.com/m52tu-m54-serpentine-belt...

https://blog.fcpeuro.com/m52tu-m54-serpentine-belts-explained

^^^ that's actually a nice resource there, clearly showing the belt path, etc.

They used both mechanical (spring) and hydraulic...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-14-2021, 02:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,868
Posted By oldskewel
Your routing looks right, but just in case, here...

Your routing looks right, but just in case, here is a video with a clear view:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CV9spXG7xqw

I think your technique is better - the last step is to slip the belt...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-14-2021, 12:10 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 11,249
Posted By oldskewel
That's all great to hear. :thumbup: The...

That's all great to hear. :thumbup:

The coolant was the biggest concern, so if there is an explanation for that, the others may be solvable one at a time. The serious under-filling could cause the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-13-2021, 07:30 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 11,249
Posted By oldskewel
I don't think that would help @RussianBlue's...

I don't think that would help @RussianBlue's situation, but here's something that might be what your friend is talking about:

Subaru had some problems with their 4 cylinder boxer engine head...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-13-2021, 07:21 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 11,249
Posted By oldskewel
I'm usually the last guy to say something is not...

I'm usually the last guy to say something is not possible, but ... a simple blockage would not cause the suction without other things happening.

The air from the expansion tank air gap must be...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-13-2021, 02:56 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 11,249
Posted By oldskewel
I agree with all this, especially the "sorry to...

I agree with all this, especially the "sorry to hear this" part

To add a couple of ideas:

On the oil leak - could it be coming from the valve cover (cylinder head cover)? I think I might have...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-12-2021, 03:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,722
Posted By oldskewel
I believe Bosch is the OE supplier for these....

I believe Bosch is the OE supplier for these. These are the current Bosch Part numbers:
Bosch 13477 pre-cat
Bosch 15109 post-cat
Bosch 15738 universal (for both pre and post-cat)

I put Bosch...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-11-2021, 10:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,722
Posted By oldskewel
Oxygen sensor heater readiness monitor is incomplete

2001 3.0i, closing in on 200k miles.

Car runs great other than ...

The "oxygen sensor heater" readiness monitor is not completing (according to my Foxwell), so the car can not be smogged.

I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-10-2021, 02:32 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 11,249
Posted By oldskewel
Congrats on the progress.:thumbup: On the...

Congrats on the progress.:thumbup:

On the crank bolt - I think the way you did it was the safest = super-short impact wrench for removal, without using the alignment pin, considering the bolt may...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-10-2021, 02:14 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 24,440
Posted By oldskewel
Makes sense on the manual override. That's what...

Makes sense on the manual override. That's what I'd want too. On / auto / off

I also would be concerned with battery drain after the car is off. Here's an idea for that ...

Most circuits in...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-05-2021, 10:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,931
Posted By oldskewel
My VIN decoder says mine was built on June 28,...

My VIN decoder says mine was built on June 28, 2001. Thursday!!! :bmw:

But the VIN plate in the driver's door jamb says July 2001.

Any opinions on how accurate either of those are?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-05-2021, 03:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,971
Posted By oldskewel
https://www.thebmwminipartstore.com/ is a...

https://www.thebmwminipartstore.com/

is a real BMW dealer. So you can order a non-remote Genuine BMW key from them that will include the EWS chip. No remote functions, but will mechanically unlock...
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