Lizzie's to do/done list
 

Thermostat - DONE $170
Expansion Tank - Done $500 (My cousin is a thief)
Fix scratches - DONE $35

Upper and Lower
Rad hoses $90

CCV $198 (may or may not diy)
DISA $250 (will DIY)
VANOS oil pipe $55 (will DIY)

Fan clutch $150 (will DIY)
Water pump $100 (will DIY)
Belts, pulleys, &
Tensioners $250 (will DIY)

Rear subframe
bushings $300 (parts and tool rental, DIY)

Might have to investigate a very faint 'clunk' in the steering, too. Waiting on better weather to get started, though I'll be buying the parts soon. All in all, I'd have to say it's not a bad amount of work to have to do.

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What the hell is a lizzie?

Lizzie is the X's name. ;)

Tin Lizzie
 

Some added info on "lizzie"

The Ford Model T (colloquially known as the Tin Lizzie, T‑Model Ford, 'Model T Ford', or T) is an automobile that was produced by Henry Ford's Ford Motor Company from October 1, 1908 to May 27, 1927

also known worldwide to identify the treasured BMW X5 driving machine of ProfessorX5.

LOL... never knew about the Ford. Named it Lizzie after the main character of Pride and Prejudice.

Might get the fan clutch this week, since I have to take it off to do the hoses anyway.

Oh brother....I had to go and ask.:rolleyes:

I was going to name it Totoro, but someone on the forum beat me to it.

Well, since this, I've done:

Gas cap
Upper and lower rad hoses, Coolant temp sensor
Belts, tensiors, pulleys
Water pump
02 sensors
OFHG
Taillight re-wire to resolve burnout issue.
Semi-fixed door lock while waiting for new lock to come

She's coming along ;)

I once had an eccentric neighbor, a retired HS English teacher, who name her dog 'Mister Darcy.' I suppose X5Professor's 'Lizzy' naming comes from the same place ....

When that list starts getting longer you might start calling her something else. :D

You have no idea the list will get longer.

:iagree:Especially if he's treated to a case of stripped driveshaft splines.

2002 X5 3.0 263,250 miles
2004 325i 116,000 miles

How is your comment constructive?

He might want to pull the front driveshaft (which I understand can be done without removing the transfer case) and inspect the condition of the splines, or inquire whether or not a prior replacement was made. An Indy told me that replacement drive shafts used after 2008 corrected the spline insertion length issue, but I haven't been able to verify that. Mine was done in 2009 and used a "freshened up" transfer case. The original failed at 136,000 miles, and I've got 127,000 miles on this one so I'll be taking a look at it soon.

Believe me, of all the little quirky things we deal with like window regulators, FSRs, and expansion tanks, the only item which has really gotten my goat is that front driveshaft. I can't believe the NHTSA has not ordered a recall on a drivetrain component that could leave you stranded on a railroad crossing or rolling backwards down a boat ramp, nor can I believe that BMW's engineering was so inadequate on that component. The X5 is still the safest and best driving vehicle out there when it's running right though.

This is the one repair I am dreading on my pre-facelift, although I have 75k on mine, so I think I have time.

Are you saying there is a revised BMW driveshaft part # now? I know you can buy rebuilt driveshafts from Cobra Trans, etc which have the longer splines welded in place now as well.

The Indy told me there was a revision to the part, whether the tube portion was lengthened or the splines were, I'm not sure. I still have my old one, so I'm going to check the tube length for comparison. I did make sure to have the splines greased up extremely well on reassembly to reduce the possibility of rust in the coupling though.

No name. She's just my baby. Though some others, after taking a test drive, have called it "The Beast". I have shutdown 5.0 Mustang GTs.

Mine is named Nikki :) Most people call her bug blue.

LOL... well, the drive shaft was replaced before she came to me.. still has the bar code on it :)

That's good, one less expensive thing to worry about!

Good list, and I do hope she doesnt become a nag and want too much money and time from you :D

You and me both! Still waiting for my new door lock. Then I have to get on that vanos oil pipe that's got a slow seep at the crimp... not looking forward to that one.