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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-19-2024, 10:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,441
Posted By itscoo2pyopants
probably leaking from the valley pan gasket. i...

probably leaking from the valley pan gasket. i would that and the transfer pipe as well. check out URO brand, seems legit and half price of the AGA kit:

BMW Engine Coolant Pipe - URO Parts...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-05-2022, 11:48 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,133
Posted By itscoo2pyopants
did you ever figure it out?

did you ever figure it out?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-05-2022, 11:33 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,028
Posted By itscoo2pyopants
been working on getting some maintenance items...

been working on getting some maintenance items taken care of while waiting for washington state patrol inspection. appointments have been pushed out multiple months.

replaced valve cover gaskets...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-16-2022, 05:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 872
Posted By itscoo2pyopants
have you looked at these guys? complete...

have you looked at these guys?

complete speaker / amp upgrade for base audio.

plug and play. kinda pricey tho...

https://www.bimmer-tech.net/speakers-and-audio-amplifier-for-bmw
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-27-2022, 02:05 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,028
Posted By itscoo2pyopants
finally made some progress. after having trouble...

finally made some progress. after having trouble locating a new DME / EWS / KEY combo, i contacted a "local" BMW key maker. He advised to get a used key and ignition, send him the EWS and used key,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-04-2022, 12:01 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,028
Posted By itscoo2pyopants
parts arrived last week with the key broken in...

parts arrived last week with the key broken in the ignition. the key blade would turn in the ignition, but could not be removed... ended up returning parts for refund.

on the lookout for another...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-20-2022, 07:01 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,028
Posted By itscoo2pyopants
looks like i found everything i need on ebay....

looks like i found everything i need on ebay. from a 4.8is, seems to be plug and play if all items from same vehicle. ordered parts, ready to make some progress on this thing. :D
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-20-2022, 06:27 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,028
Posted By itscoo2pyopants
dealer said they cannot order another key or...

dealer said they cannot order another key or ignition cylinder until the vehicle is registered in my name.

dmv said i cannot register car until it passes state patrol inspection.

next trying to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-18-2022, 02:08 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,028
Posted By itscoo2pyopants
Didn’t think you can steal these vehicles without...

Didn’t think you can steal these vehicles without the key.

Ignition looks original.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-18-2022, 12:10 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,028
Posted By itscoo2pyopants
Drilled out the steering lock to rule it out for...

Drilled out the steering lock to rule it out for being the issue. Steering wheel spins freely now, but ignition is still locked up. I won’t be able to remove the ignition cylinder without putting it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-16-2022, 10:58 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,028
Posted By itscoo2pyopants
Took the key to the dealer to see if they can...

Took the key to the dealer to see if they can read the VIN, they said key has no info on it. Said I need to put it in the ignition and turn it on to get coded. Key works in the door, locks and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-16-2022, 12:44 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,028
Posted By itscoo2pyopants
No luck on getting it started today. It seems...

No luck on getting it started today. It seems like the key that was provided does not turn in the ignition. The key locks and unlocks the doors when I put it in the drivers door key cylinder, but...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-14-2022, 10:49 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,028
Posted By itscoo2pyopants
No worries bro. It was pretty funny to find that...

No worries bro. It was pretty funny to find that stuff in the vehicle. Typical for the NW, unfortunately. It’ll be nice to take some before / after pics once I get it all buttoned up.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-14-2022, 10:47 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,028
Posted By itscoo2pyopants
Pulling out interior this weekend and giving it a...

Pulling out interior this weekend and giving it a deep clean. Hopefully not too many more surprises.

I’m all for trying to save it. Not too many 4.8is, especially LeMans, in my area. I always...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-14-2022, 10:42 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,028
Posted By itscoo2pyopants
Battery is charged up. Holding off on trying to...

Battery is charged up. Holding off on trying to start it until I have enough time to get the wiring straightened out. Speaker wires have been cut and “spliced” together leading to the amp. The...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-14-2022, 10:37 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,028
Posted By itscoo2pyopants
Vehicle Information Type Value VIN LE81333 ...

Vehicle Information
Type Value
VIN LE81333
Prod. Date 2004-06-02
Service History !! CHECK HISTORY !!
Type X5 4.8IS A
Series E53 (X Series)
Body Type -
Steering Left Hand Drive
Engine N62/S
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-13-2022, 07:18 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,028
Posted By itscoo2pyopants
picked up a LeMans blue from auction..

Look what I found on copart yesterday.. 2004 4.8is with approx 160k miles (based on carfax). came out to about $2k delivered after fees

2 owner, no accidents. local NW vehicle. 39 service records,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-24-2021, 12:41 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,678
Posted By itscoo2pyopants
Thank you for the info. I figured out my...

Thank you for the info.

I figured out my issue; the axles I installed do not fit my vehicle.

Before 04/2000, axle hubs are 2mm smaller. I have axles built for vehicles after 04/2000. The ones...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-23-2021, 01:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,678
Posted By itscoo2pyopants
Are the front wheels supposed to spin freely with...

Are the front wheels supposed to spin freely with vehicle on lift and transmission in neutral?

I’m working on a 2000 X5. Replaced the front suspension and axles. Looking to replace the front guibo...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-06-2021, 09:50 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 31,749
Posted By itscoo2pyopants
nice work! doing similar work to my e46....

nice work!

doing similar work to my e46. still putting it back together, but wasn't as bad as I thought.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-22-2020, 09:59 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,159
Posted By itscoo2pyopants
I’d take off some covers and look around to see...

I’d take off some covers and look around to see where it’s coming from. You can see where the oil pan mates with the rest of the engine when you take off the metal stiffening plate. Clean / degrease...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-07-2020, 07:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,779
Posted By itscoo2pyopants
same happened to me. no battery light, systems...

same happened to me. no battery light, systems just started shutting down. barely crawled into my driveway.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-31-2020, 11:14 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 13,207
Posted By itscoo2pyopants
Not sure if I’d do that setup again. Looks great,...

Not sure if I’d do that setup again. Looks great, but extra effort in turns, oversteer, and hydroplaning. And accelerated wear on wheel bearings. Decreased braking too..
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-19-2020, 05:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,720
Posted By itscoo2pyopants
does OEM hitch work with m sport bumper? most...

does OEM hitch work with m sport bumper? most sites say it wont.. but i dont see why not. maybe more trimming?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-17-2020, 09:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,316
Posted By itscoo2pyopants
New tires mounted, and got it tinted today....

New tires mounted, and got it tinted today. Ordered some 25/30mm spacers.

79063
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