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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-16-2020, 11:57 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 928
Posted By glenwyatt
Hitch for M-Sport?

Does anyone know if I’ll have to hack up the lower section of the rear bumper to install a hitch? I’m about to buy a 2011 M-Sport and it looks like the bumper is lower than my current 08 X5 which has...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-21-2019, 02:56 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,170
Posted By glenwyatt
Could you program this to automatically start...

Could you program this to automatically start your engine when coolant temps reach a given threshold?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-08-2017, 09:38 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 13,943
Posted By glenwyatt
Hopefully the intake valve and seat is not...

Hopefully the intake valve and seat is not damaged. A quick test- With both intake valves closed try putting a small amount of gas around the valves/seats and over time see if it leaks past into the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-06-2017, 09:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 13,943
Posted By glenwyatt
What do the back of the intake valves look like?...

What do the back of the intake valves look like? Are they carboned up on that cylinder?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-06-2017, 05:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 13,943
Posted By glenwyatt
Might want to look at this too. ...

Might want to look at this too.
https://repairpal.com/hole-in-intake-manifold-plenum-107
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-06-2017, 05:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 13,943
Posted By glenwyatt
WOW!! I would probably do a leakdown test on...

WOW!!
I would probably do a leakdown test on at least that cylinder. The only thing I can think of is a grossly leaking intake valve which is allowing hot combustion gassed to migrate back into...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-06-2017, 04:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 13,943
Posted By glenwyatt
Plastics crack....fact of life. The interesting...

Plastics crack....fact of life. The interesting thing is all the carbon buildup in that runner. I guess maybe it has something to do with the vacuum leak but I’m not sure. Glad you found your...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-05-2017, 12:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 13,943
Posted By glenwyatt
Agreed! I misread the original post and thought...

Agreed! I misread the original post and thought only cylinder #4 was misfiring. My guess would be vacuum leak.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-05-2017, 08:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,157
Posted By glenwyatt
Same issue years ago with an E39 I had. Plugged...

Same issue years ago with an E39 I had. Plugged drains in this well area where the brake booster is. It would fill with rainwater and eventually reach the level of a wiring harness that passes...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-05-2017, 07:59 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 13,943
Posted By glenwyatt
The N62 engine is prone to vacuum leaks and is...

The N62 engine is prone to vacuum leaks and is also very sensitive to them when they occur.

I would start by checking for vacuum leaks using a smoke machine. I made one from a paint can and glow...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-08-2017, 02:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,348
Posted By glenwyatt
I would have guessed that it would be faster too.

I would have guessed that it would be faster too.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-08-2017, 01:59 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,503
Posted By glenwyatt
If you don't want to wrench as much I'd go with...

If you don't want to wrench as much I'd go with the 3.0. The 3.5 is obviously more powerful and tunable in the future of you want to increase performance and be like Lewis Hamilton.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-25-2017, 10:36 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,713
Posted By glenwyatt
And the problem with the CCV system with the N52...

And the problem with the CCV system with the N52 is that it's build into the valve cover and not a serviceable item. There is a company that makes a kit to replace it but I'm not sure I'm sold on how...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-12-2016, 01:09 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,645
Posted By glenwyatt
Took the adapter apart and noticed the two pins...

Took the adapter apart and noticed the two pins bridged. I don't think I want to chance it therefore I think I may just order a new adapter or perhaps mycarly. Thanks for the help
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-10-2016, 08:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,645
Posted By glenwyatt
INPA not working

Recently sold my e53 and bought an e70. Yesterday, I tried using INPA and DIS and neither seem to acnolege the car. Is there a difference with the OBD/USB adapter with the newer model? Any help...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-14-2015, 02:13 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,508
Posted By glenwyatt
Yes, the front bumper needs to come off.

Yes, the front bumper needs to come off.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-14-2015, 01:59 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 8,605
Posted By glenwyatt
Intermediate levers and coolant transfer pipe.

Intermediate levers and coolant transfer pipe.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-07-2015, 08:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,558
Posted By glenwyatt
Three of the sensors are the same but the intake...

Three of the sensors are the same but the intake cam sensor on the drivers side (bank 2) is not interchangeable but I've confirmed that this is correct. If I unplug that sensor the code comes up as...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-25-2015, 01:20 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 16,788
Posted By glenwyatt
Funny to listen to the bickering. You will not...

Funny to listen to the bickering. You will not find any vacuum ahead of the throttle blade. Or, at least the vacuum gauge I have shows nothing. That said, there is obviously some vacuum but it's not...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-20-2015, 10:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,388
Posted By glenwyatt
I've never played around with the sensor itself.

I've never played around with the sensor itself.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-14-2015, 05:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,388
Posted By glenwyatt
I've calibrated using INPA and DIS but I prefer...

I've calibrated using INPA and DIS but I prefer INPA and I only have rear air ride. I imagine it would be the same for 4 corners though. Involves a tape measure and inputting your values. Not...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-14-2015, 12:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,558
Posted By glenwyatt
#8 Misfire Madness

Very long story leading up to buying a 2005 X5 N62 with a CEL on...no point in going there.

So here's what I've got:

1) codes 29CC and 29D4
2) has a mis at any temperature- operating and...
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