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Yes, I agree. Just use an appropriate sized socket extension bar.

i use regular gloves from 99c store, proved to be the best fit

So you would still use Castrol 10w30 on a 2001 X5 now? Can't find the manual spec for a used 2001 X5

@@fatdano2420 Full synthetic castrol edge is the oil we use all the time on all bmws, it doesn't matter that it is old car it still requires the best products like good oil and premium gas. As for viscosity it depends on where you live, here in los angeles 5w-30 and 10w-30 are a great fit and widely used on variety of bmw engines

@@Zeiten Seems like every shop here in Central Oregon uses Mobil1 (even though it clearly says Castrol on the oil cap). Even the dealers here. Why defy BMW's official choice?

@@fatdano2420 Thats the question i constantly asking, simple answer is mobil 1 is a cheaper oil and it is good oil but for some reason from my experience it doesn't work good with bmw engines

hi, thermostat always comes with a housing so you will have to change the whole thing, we have a video how to change water pump and thermostat on e46 and it is almost the same as on your e53, expansion tank replacement is pretty simple, nothing holds it except hoses and metal clip with kind of plastic handle on the bottom, if you need to change expansion tank mounting plate it is held in place by 2 t-25 screws on located close to the top on side of the radiator and another one on the bottom, this mounting plate is separate from radiator and you don't have to buy a new radiator to replace it

Zeiten LLC I have already replaced the thermostat that seats behind the clutch fan. Without having to remove that 32mm bolt to said clutch fan. My comments were more specific to the small thermostat which regulates temp for the Automatic Transmission via the Coolant system. I have the new part but I am not sure of the orientation for re installation of it into the bottom (not very bottom here....), of expansion tank the coolant is poured into. I'm not certain whether I can post a picture of the damaged one on vehicle now. I got code P0013 the exhaust camshaft position actuator circuit/open Bank 1 it indicates. So the camshaft position sensor you pointed to in your video here is this the same as what I stated above in terms of location I'm looking for to change out said sensor? And once part is removed can I just replace the bad sensor or do I need to do entire wire with connector piece too..oh disregard last aspect I watched video again and saw that I have to do wire as well it's one unit piece...homer Simpson moment bud...lol

Hi can you please tell me how to find the spark plugs in a bmw x5 e53 51 plate i look all over in it but i do not see it i do the pcv and now i want to do the plugs can you please tell me how to find it it is a 3.0 desil my name is Dwight i

As far as I remember crankshaft position sensor is on the bottom right between engine and transmission on passenger side

I like bosch the most, ngk is also good

Doesn’t really matter

Yes, either one will work, but if you are using the iridium plugs, be careful when checking/adjusting the spark gap since iridium plugs have fragile electrode tips. In most cases, iridium plugs do not need to adjust the spark gap.

socket size is 32mm, and yes it was intake cam sensor

Zeiten LLC thanks. Is there any video upon how to test the dual solenoid that sits on driver side of engine? I replaced the exhaust side cam sensor if im correctly saying name of part. I replaced the O2 sensors on exhaust side but can't seem to get the ones off down stream. I think my head gasket is blown as well. I started sourcing parts. It keeps overheating on me. I put new thermostat, coolant reservoir tank, plugs on thus far. I have new coil packs not installed yet. I wanna check all parts that run cooling system..i know the water pump could be issue also..as to overheating not to mention heater core that sits under dashboard. So i have my work cut out tackling these things..head gasket is what im more concerned with..i need to know the torque specs i guess this task is no more than how i had to change one on my Zx7r bike. I have manual for bike need to get BMW manual

inline 6 will have 2 camshaft position sensors and v8 will have 4 camshaft sensors

No there's only one camshaft sensor and one crankshaft sensor in the inline 6. And they are not the same part each is specific so make sure you get the correct one

symptoms can be the same but cause is different, and knock sensors located under intake manifold, this is a camshaft position sensor

@@Zeiten okay another thing my radio does not play it comes on but no sound what you think that is

@@silkyslim2054 most likely radio itself, swap it out, i think you can find a used radio for 20-30$ online

@@Zeiten okay I'm under here now but I can't find the knock sensor I took every thing on top of it

@@Zeiten is ther anyway I can sho you what I'm talking about I really need this done