Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-29-2022, 05:14 PM
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-28-2022, 04:24 PM
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Well said. This is a rabbit hole to be sure.
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Well said. This is a rabbit hole to be sure.
M62 runs at 221 deg at the engine outlet so yours is working as intended. Mine is plus or minus a few degrees of that always. Except of course when...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-24-2022, 10:03 PM
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Replies: 15,227
Views: 2,230,173
New rear manifold to aux pump coolant hose...
New rear manifold to aux pump coolant hose finally in today and correctly routed this time. Another few gallons of Zerex (I should buy stock) and she’s back on the road. Given the proximity of the...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-23-2022, 09:49 AM
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Replies: 48
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Love this thread. Especially that it didn’t...
Love this thread. Especially that it didn’t spiral downhill like these tend to on other boards.
I’ve had my 2002 since new and it’s moved from my wife’s daily driver, to the third car, to my kids...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-23-2022, 09:11 AM
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Replies: 12
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Thanks for this lead. I recently welded new...
Thanks for this lead. I recently welded new splines on my driveshaft and fit another 1/2” into the t-case, but at 155k I suspect my t-case has at least one foot in the departure lounge. Let us know...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-17-2022, 11:05 AM
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Replies: 5
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I am in the process of a slow interior...
I am in the process of a slow interior restoration on my E53 and the seats are next. LIke yours, my drivers seat is not very comfortable any longer. New leather with anthracite Uberkaro inserts for...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-10-2022, 09:42 AM
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Replies: 15,227
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-09-2022, 12:42 PM
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Replies: 15,227
Views: 2,230,173
No kidding! Glad that didn’t turn out worse.
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No kidding! Glad that didn’t turn out worse.
I have to chuckle at my coolant woes sometimes. I posted recently avout not wanting to yank the heater hoses to r and r my double joint, because I...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-09-2022, 09:09 AM
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Replies: 15,227
Views: 2,230,173
Just when things are going well…
I adjusted my parking brake yesterday and was thinking about how well the x has been running, and how much fun it’s been. Bad call as the X5 gods heard and visited their wrath on me. Took the car to...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-09-2022, 08:50 AM
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Replies: 9
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
06-08-2022, 09:23 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 10
I’m with you on this. Take it to Speedy, or the...
I’m with you on this. Take it to Speedy, or the like for a full purge and recharge. The system only takes 1 lb of refrigerant if I recall, so a little high or a little low can screw it up. They can...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-08-2022, 09:12 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 10
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-07-2022, 01:27 PM
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Replies: 15,227
Views: 2,230,173
I get excited to sit in my X5 with the as-new...
I get excited to sit in my X5 with the as-new headliner and pillars. The mechanical stuff is satisfying, but I really enjoy the creature comfort stuff, done by pros!
I'll shoot you the ebay...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-07-2022, 01:16 PM
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Replies: 9
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-07-2022, 12:47 PM
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Replies: 15,227
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-07-2022, 09:19 AM
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Replies: 9
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Just went through this with my 4.4 to 4.6 motor...
Just went through this with my 4.4 to 4.6 motor swap. Real OEM shows the same “ climate control” belt and pulley assembly for the 4.4 and 4.6. The belt on the other side (alternator, h2o pump etc)...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-05-2022, 11:39 AM
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Replies: 15,227
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Forum: BMW SAV Items Wanted to Buy
06-04-2022, 02:09 PM
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Replies: 0
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WTB: M60B40 heads
Beginning to collect parts for an eventual rebuild of the 4.4 that came out of my E53. It’s going to be reborn as a M60B44 so I’m looking for a set of decent M60B40 heads.
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-04-2022, 02:01 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 11
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-29-2022, 07:33 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 13
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-29-2022, 07:26 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 2
Temp sanity check
Looking for a sanity check on my x5’s cooling habits. I’m super gun-shy after the belt- throwing, overheating, middle of the night tow truck drama post motor swap. I never gave the temps a second...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-29-2022, 06:52 PM
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Replies: 15,227
Views: 2,230,173
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-24-2022, 07:42 PM
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Replies: 15,227
Views: 2,230,173
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-24-2022, 10:06 AM
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Replies: 15,227
Views: 2,230,173
I've got similar symptoms in my steering. ...
I've got similar symptoms in my steering. Although old, my tie rods seemed in good shape when I did my motor swap so I elected not to replace them at that time. I do have a very regular clunk that...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-19-2022, 11:59 AM
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Replies: 0
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A/B/C Pillars, etc. - free to a good home
A, B, C pillars and sun visors. I think the grab handles came back with the car too yesterday after the headliner install. All free to a good home, just pay for shipping. Otherwise they will go in...
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