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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-11-2011, 09:06 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 10,447
Posted By Hawkdriver75
I know exactly what you are describing - Did...

I know exactly what you are describing - Did both of my thrust arm bushings this last weekend. The plastic box is in the way on the driver's side. It is an airbox with some temp sensor (I think)...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-03-2011, 06:50 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 81,115
Posted By Hawkdriver75
Greased the new bushes ...

Greased the new bushes

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk287/big8bmw/F5.jpg


So this is the step to use just dish soap to help press them in instead of the copper grease? Thanks, a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-03-2011, 04:11 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 81,115
Posted By Hawkdriver75
I see that you used the copper grease supplied...

I see that you used the copper grease supplied for the outside of the Powerflex Thrust Arm bushing - so to clarify, no grease (including copper) on the inner metal sleeve for friction? Getting ready...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-05-2011, 07:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,462
Posted By Hawkdriver75
I'm betting a worn front thrust arm bushing- ...

I'm betting a worn front thrust arm bushing- Have 120K on ours and both sides are shot. On a lift can shake both front tires at 3 and 9 positions 1/8" or so. Our X5 will be nice and smooth...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-28-2011, 05:22 PM
Replies: 1,137
Views: 270,631
Posted By Hawkdriver75
Octane rating - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia...

Octane rating - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Octane_rating)

Extremely confusing way of measuring, but our 98 in Europe would at least be a 93-94 octane "Premium"...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-28-2011, 05:08 PM
Replies: 1,137
Views: 270,631
Posted By Hawkdriver75
Hit 120K today on our 2004 3.0. Purchased last...

Hit 120K today on our 2004 3.0. Purchased last year at 100K here in Germany, but US spec. No issues, only new tires coming up this weekend and I think a new passenger lock regulator is in my near...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-09-2011, 02:25 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,714
Posted By Hawkdriver75
They're legit- I ordered a set of Europe Disks...

They're legit- I ordered a set of Europe Disks (we're in Germany) and he sent the US ones by accident- He quickly sent the Europe ones to me and update disk worked great. I still have the US disks...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-08-2011, 03:31 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,577
Posted By Hawkdriver75
Is the "Lifetime" transmission fluid still...

Is the "Lifetime" transmission fluid still hanging in there? ;)
Forum: The Lounge 05-17-2011, 12:58 AM
Replies: 359
Views: 45,505
Posted By Hawkdriver75
Dentist

Dentist
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-29-2011, 04:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,557
Posted By Hawkdriver75
It all depends on the tires that are mounted on...

It all depends on the tires that are mounted on the new diameter wheels - and how the new combination changes the circumference of the tire. May make your speedometer faster, slower, or about the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-11-2011, 05:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,190
Posted By Hawkdriver75
You may try unhooking the battery for about half...

You may try unhooking the battery for about half an hour, if you haven't already. Our radio was doing the same thing, nav and computer worked just fine, but nothing working audio related. All our...
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