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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-14-2018, 08:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,296
Posted By Geneticfreak
The power in the 4.8 is great and tons of fun to...

The power in the 4.8 is great and tons of fun to drive, but the engine can be equally frustrating. It has the normal seals that fail over time on vehicle that age from the valve cover and head gasket...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-21-2018, 05:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,460
Posted By Geneticfreak
Looks just like our 05 that we had to trade. Had...

Looks just like our 05 that we had to trade. Had 236k on it and it was breaking down. The valve seals were shot, there was a mystery oil leak that I could never find and the torque converter was...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-01-2018, 04:46 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 15,167
Posted By Geneticfreak
Yep, the alternator gasket goes with absolutely...

Yep, the alternator gasket goes with absolutely no warning. Everything was good and I pulled into Wawa one morning and just heard the oil pouring on the ground when I got out of the car. Doing it all...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-01-2018, 04:48 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 15,167
Posted By Geneticfreak
The Bimmerfix is a permanent solution. Unless...

The Bimmerfix is a permanent solution. Unless they pipe itself is damaged in some way, there is no need to replace it. The Bimmerfix stent eliminates the need for the gasket that failed. Replacing...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-10-2018, 11:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 12,271
Posted By Geneticfreak
My 05 X had a similar situation from the day we...

My 05 X had a similar situation from the day we got it for 2 years until we finally traded it in. Went through a quart every couple weeks. The slow drip was annoying, but not a deal breaker. My...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-11-2017, 11:39 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 15,167
Posted By Geneticfreak
I did the Bimmerfix coolant pipe repair and it...

I did the Bimmerfix coolant pipe repair and it worked like a charm. No need to worry about that $2 gasket failing again since it is completely bypassed. Replaced the water pump since it had to come...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-11-2017, 10:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,061
Posted By Geneticfreak
Yep, it drove me crazy too. After having it for...

Yep, it drove me crazy too. After having it for nearly 3 years, I learned how much oil it went through and always kept some on hand.


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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-27-2016, 10:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,467
Posted By Geneticfreak
Well, it turned out to be the fuel pump. It drove...

Well, it turned out to be the fuel pump. It drove me batty because it didn't just die right away, it was a slow death making me think it could be possibly something else. Thanks for the advice and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-23-2016, 12:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,467
Posted By Geneticfreak
But it could cause the lean condition. ...

But it could cause the lean condition.


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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-23-2016, 09:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,467
Posted By Geneticfreak
There's 30 miles on the tank, so it's all but...

There's 30 miles on the tank, so it's all but full. I changed the fuel filter, which other than dealing with the skid plate, was an easy job.

I took it out for a test and it was good for about 5...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-16-2016, 06:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,467
Posted By Geneticfreak
Well, new fuel filter seemed to help on the first...

Well, new fuel filter seemed to help on the first test drive, but it started acting up again on the way to work this morning. I'm thinking fuel pump might be the next thing to work on.


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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-06-2016, 04:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,467
Posted By Geneticfreak
Hasn't been done in the 2 years I've had it, so...

Hasn't been done in the 2 years I've had it, so I'm ready to start there.


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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-06-2016, 03:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,467
Posted By Geneticfreak
I'm just trying to find the right doohickey to...

I'm just trying to find the right doohickey to start on. 😊

Seriously though, it actually is a pretty accurate description of what happens when I try to accelerate. It is considerably worse going...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-06-2016, 03:12 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,519
Posted By Geneticfreak
Got my door carrier from rock auto and the door...

Got my door carrier from rock auto and the door lock from fcpeuro, which turned out to be the reason the carrier broke in the first place. Both were reasonable and quick.


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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-06-2016, 03:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,467
Posted By Geneticfreak
Hop, jump, sputter - fixed

2005 4.8is with 225,000 miles.

When the thing runs right, it is my favorite car ever. Then there are the times when it is infuriating. I've dealt with a cracked expansion tank, bad master...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-30-2015, 05:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,553
Posted By Geneticfreak
Im feeling stupid because I can't find the thread...

Im feeling stupid because I can't find the thread about the capacitors, but I want to see how to do it to get rid of the flickering also.


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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-26-2014, 12:55 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,112
Posted By Geneticfreak
It's a 2005 4.8is with 200k miles, and the engine...

It's a 2005 4.8is with 200k miles, and the engine is in great shape. We've had it just long enough to fill it up once, and I used 93. I wouldn't think of using 87, but 91 is a confusing number since...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-25-2014, 06:56 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,112
Posted By Geneticfreak
octane?

First time BMW owner, picked up our 2005 X5 last week and love it. Although 91+ gas is recommended! the dealer did say that we would be ok with 89, since 91 isn't a real option. Being a high milage...
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