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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-21-2013, 12:36 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,799
Posted By MechManiac
cost 13 USD when you do the currency conversion...

cost 13 USD when you do the currency conversion for the steel. pics to come soon.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-21-2013, 12:34 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,799
Posted By MechManiac
Well. I purchased SAE 4140 steel, 1 inch diameter...

Well. I purchased SAE 4140 steel, 1 inch diameter and turned the end down to around 15 point something millimeters. Using the circumference of that, I divided it into 21 bits. I coloured the shaft...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-19-2013, 11:24 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,799
Posted By MechManiac
Borrowed a lock from a friend. His was 20 point...

Borrowed a lock from a friend. His was 20 point and did not work. His number was 35
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-16-2013, 10:28 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,799
Posted By MechManiac
Its factory locking systm. Im not sure if the ...

Its factory locking systm. Im not sure if the link I posted works. My dealer does not offer the service.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-16-2013, 10:27 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,799
Posted By MechManiac
You would not believe how difficult it can get to...

You would not believe how difficult it can get to source small parts locally! I live in a tiny island off venezuela. For example pagid pads are 150 usd by me for the front only!

I am greatful to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-16-2013, 07:12 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,799
Posted By MechManiac
Wheel Lock lost - Help!

Hello All,

In my third world country, my dealership does not have a good supply of wheel lock adapters in stock to free my 20 inch wheels from the car. (i lost the key ..or someone did and is not...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-13-2013, 09:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,348
Posted By MechManiac
New diff mounts, new inner and outer cv boots,...

New diff mounts, new inner and outer cv boots, AND A NEW REAR DIFF!

My sex5 is back!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-10-2013, 10:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 16,853
Posted By MechManiac
Aren't those for the subframe bushes?... ...

Aren't those for the subframe bushes?...

Got the diff out today. The most tedious part was actually getting the prop shaft out.
The internals of the diff look like it went through war. Chipped...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-10-2013, 01:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 16,853
Posted By MechManiac
apart from the damaged torx bolt everything is...

apart from the damaged torx bolt everything is going fairly straightforward.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-10-2013, 01:25 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 16,853
Posted By MechManiac
Removed the anti roll bar, the two output shafts...

Removed the anti roll bar, the two output shafts (damaged a bolt in the process) and removed the nuts for the exhaust shield.
Tomorrow i remove the prop shaft and hopefully pull out the diff.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-08-2013, 01:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 16,853
Posted By MechManiac
started hearing a rubbing/grinding noise in the...

started hearing a rubbing/grinding noise in the back....
i've a thread in here somewhere with a pic of the filings found in the oil
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-08-2013, 01:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 16,853
Posted By MechManiac
hmm....that wheel bearing thing looks awesome.......

hmm....that wheel bearing thing looks awesome....

i was thinking

Alltrade 648617 Kit #46 Master Ball Joint / U-Joint Service Tool Set - 23 Piece - Amazon.com...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-08-2013, 06:53 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 16,853
Posted By MechManiac
i think no....HCB Auto Tools - BMW...

i think no....HCB Auto Tools - BMW (E38/E39/E52/E53/E60/E61/E63/E65/E66/E67/E70) REAR AXLES...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-08-2013, 06:42 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 16,853
Posted By MechManiac
so this changes the sub frame bushing AND the...

so this changes the sub frame bushing AND the three differential mounts/bushings?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-07-2013, 08:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 16,853
Posted By MechManiac
Hi. Thank you for the tips... The diff comes in...

Hi. Thank you for the tips... The diff comes in around 90 odd lbs and I intend on using a floor jack with a helper. do you have a link for that tool? I've been searching and can't find a definitive...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-07-2013, 12:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 16,853
Posted By MechManiac
Rear differential removal and installation

Hello All,

My rear differential will arrive in 2 weeks...all the way from Germany.

How do I remove and install the differential? I more or less know this: the axles must be unbolted and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-24-2013, 08:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,348
Posted By MechManiac
Just around 92,000 MILES. I was holding the two...

Just around 92,000 MILES. I was holding the two shafts and twisting them to show play in the U joint and there was obviously none. Judging by the shavings in the oil it is safe to say that the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-22-2013, 06:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,348
Posted By MechManiac
Update- CSB and guibo are fine. no cracks in the...

Update- CSB and guibo are fine. no cracks in the rubber.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-16-2013, 09:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,348
Posted By MechManiac
Cool. I'll revisit the centre support bearing and...

Cool. I'll revisit the centre support bearing and guibo.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-16-2013, 07:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,348
Posted By MechManiac
Does anyone know if the diff cover is gonna be a...

Does anyone know if the diff cover is gonna be a pain to remove? Or is it a simple unbolt the cover and it will slide right out?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-16-2013, 07:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,348
Posted By MechManiac
Here's the pic of the metal particles in the oil....

Here's the pic of the metal particles in the oil. It's in a white bucket and the very small dots are the particles
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-16-2013, 07:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,348
Posted By MechManiac
Drained the oil in it earlier. There were metal...

Drained the oil in it earlier. There were metal particles in the oil. Pics coming as soon as I can re-size them.

I guess the mechanic was correct.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-15-2013, 08:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,348
Posted By MechManiac
Ok cool. Thanks! I get vibration at weird...

Ok cool. Thanks!

I get vibration at weird noise at almost any speed from idle go up to about 80. If I try to go WOT, the vibration is too excessive. Seats, floor vibrate...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-15-2013, 08:54 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,348
Posted By MechManiac
Yes the casing is good. I can't seem to locate...

Yes the casing is good. I can't seem to locate the internals to purchase online.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-15-2013, 07:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,348
Posted By MechManiac
What symptoms were you having? These are costly...

What symptoms were you having? These are costly parts to make a mis-diagnosis here...
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