Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
01-01-2018, 08:21 PM
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
12-30-2017, 04:42 PM
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Transmission/converter whine
I have an 09 4.8 sport with about 76,000 Miles. Recently at idle after it’s warmed up, I’m getting a squeal/whine noise coming from the bellhousing. Happens in gear, neutral and park. If I rev it up...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-05-2011, 10:09 PM
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Replies: 98
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-05-2011, 10:15 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 14,506
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-04-2011, 06:32 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 14,506
In theory, by the time it chews the rest of the...
In theory, by the time it chews the rest of the spline, you'll have sold it by then because your sick of fixing everything else that breaks on them;). I also recommend that the splines are greased...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-04-2011, 05:42 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 14,506
The splines in the case fail similar to the...
The splines in the case fail similar to the shaft, that is why I make the longer repair ends. Depending on the year of the case there is between 1 1/2"-2 3/4" of good spline in the output coupler.
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-04-2011, 05:21 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 14,506
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-20-2010, 01:03 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 14,506
I got tied up the other day and didn't get a...
I got tied up the other day and didn't get a chance to post the pictures. I'll try again when I get back to the shop. I wouldnt use spacers unless it was just to move it a short distance. An equal...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-16-2010, 02:27 PM
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Replies: 19
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The splines from the factory are done by a...
The splines from the factory are done by a rolling process not a machining or cutting process. They should be straight from front to back. What you see is the contact pattern of the coupler wearing...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-14-2010, 02:29 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 14,506
Chas3, the depth of the front output coupler...
Chas3, the depth of the front output coupler splines depends on the year of your x. I found out through making these repairs that somewhere around mid 03 they switched to a shallower coupler. There...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-14-2010, 02:16 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 14,506
You are on borrowed time with that shaft. All...
You are on borrowed time with that shaft. All that orange dust is your spline teeth ground up and rusting. Look close in your first picture, 1/2 of the tooth is already ground away on the drive side....
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-09-2010, 11:38 AM
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Replies: 10
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
08-25-2010, 03:00 PM
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Replies: 98
Views: 34,357
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
08-25-2010, 04:34 AM
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Replies: 98
Views: 34,357
fmugur, the second process is to inspect the...
fmugur, the second process is to inspect the shaft. It can be done with basic sockets and wrenches. A novice, diy'er should be able to get it out in an hour. You would not have to remove the case to...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
08-24-2010, 03:56 PM
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Replies: 98
Views: 34,357
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
08-12-2010, 11:12 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,147
Used transfercase part wanted
Anyone with a used X5 transfercase, I am looking for a damaged output coupler for the front drive shaft. I only need it to test fit my extended spline repairs before I send them out. I hoping someone...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
08-12-2010, 10:29 AM
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Replies: 98
Views: 34,357
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
07-27-2010, 07:41 PM
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Replies: 98
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Triple x5, did you already have the output...
Triple x5, did you already have the output coupler replaced on your case and did you already call me today about a repair? If you have the old, damaged coupler from the case, I would repair your...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-11-2009, 12:56 PM
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Replies: 0
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WANTED: Damaged front drive shaft
I an looking for some front shafts with the stripped splines so I can build 1 or 2 shafts to keep in stock and serve you guys better. It will still be an exchange basis with a refundable deposit...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-04-2009, 10:50 AM
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Replies: 63
Views: 69,150
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
08-20-2009, 11:11 AM
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Replies: 63
Views: 69,150
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
08-20-2009, 10:20 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 11,141
Without actually hearing it, I'd lean more...
Without actually hearing it, I'd lean more towards the chain being stretched out in the transfer case. Usually when the shaft lets go there is no warning and you are stranded where it breaks. Your...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
08-07-2009, 07:28 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 69,150
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
08-07-2009, 07:25 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 69,150
If your shaft looks like the one in the first...
If your shaft looks like the one in the first picture my repair will work with out buying a new case. If the chain is worn or broken(i cant see one actually breaking suddenly), it wont help, but...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
08-05-2009, 07:44 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 69,150
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