Upcoming repair list advice.

Thrawn · 11-21-2021, 06:45 PM

I will try to get that put together. I will find what parts I ordered and post the prices and what has happened so far. I did not get everything done that I was hoping. right now I am dealing with random misfires and cylinder 5 misfire. car is running rough. not sure if it is the new bosch plugs or what is going on.

Thrawn · 11-22-2021, 01:10 AM

Quick update. Misfire found and fixed car runs smooth. The factory gap in plug 5 was set closer than the rest. Not sure if it was the problem. I widened it to about 026. It was around 023 when it was misfiring. I took the plug out of number 1, and moved it to number 5 just so it would be easier to get to if that didn’t fix it.

Thrawn · 11-22-2021, 10:00 AM

Ok here we go....

I will add more details to this through out the day but here is a quick tool and parts list of what I purchased.

I did not get everything done I want. I tried to make notes on each one of these items except a few gaskets. not much to say about them...

I might try t o get the rear breaks, transmission and power steering done this next weekend. here is the break down.

TOOLS

LOCKING SOCKETS TO KEEP FROM LOOSING NUTS IN HARD TO REACH PLACES
https://palmac.net/koken-nut-gripper...er-socket-set/ $73.57 USD
not just for this job but I used it. worked awesome

FOR TRANSMISSION PLUG AND OTHER TIGHT SPACE WORK
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 $33.60
not only for this job, haven't used yet.

TO COVER INJECTORS AND FUEL RAILS AFTER TAKING OFF HIGH PRESSURE LINES
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 $9.99
worked perfectly

1 OF 2 E SOCKET SETS
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 $9.99
just wanted some extra e sockets for this job. both sets performed great.

2 OF 2 E SOCKET SETShttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07JFJD53J/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 $9.97
just wanted some extra e sockets for this job

ELECTRIC RATCHET JUST BECAUSE I WANTED IT

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 $59.49
I used it a lot and it worked great. I was impressed for the price.

E10 WITH BUILT ON SWIVEL FOR THE ONE BOLT UNDER THE INTAKE
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 $22.14
not sure if I could have done it without this tool unless i fully removed the intake.

SPARK PLUG SOCKET https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 $15.12
worked flawlessly.

SPARK PLUG GAP TOOLS
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 $9.99
didn't end up needing to use.

SPRAK PLUG GAP GAUGE TOOL
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 $5.99
worked fine

MINI SOCKET SET FOR TIGHT SPACES
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 $82.64
Mostly got this for the 3 bolts in the transmission that are hard to get to due to space. Also purchased as my glove box tool kit to keep in the car. otherwise I would have gotten one cheaper.

WHEEL ALIGNMENT PIN
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 $9.99
I wanted one of these for future jobs and this one.

OIL FILTER SOCKET
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 $12.99
I needed one of these not really just for this job.

HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE SOCKETS
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 $22.99
I didn't use the fuel line sockets. turns out mine were a standard 14mm hex

TOOL COST $378.46

CAR PARTS

CRANK VENT HOSE
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 $15.99
I some how lost this and have to find it. my old one of course broke and I had to patch it with a heater hose for a temporary fix

7 OF THESE
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/top...i-moly-lm20032 $54.53
I did not do the transmission change yet. maybe next weekend.

1 OF THESE
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...-24118612901kt $197.72
I did not do the transmission change yet. maybe next weekend.

1 OF THESE
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...-crank-guard-1 $78.99
easy to install seems nice

1 OF THESE
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...es-vtt-s55-cbc $104.99
easy to install seems nice

1 OF THESE
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...30-83300496065 $24.49
waste of money. I used it a few times, and found the plugs stayed on the spark plug socket just as good.

6 OF THESE
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...ch-12120037580 $59.34
1 had a gap out of tolerance no other issues yet. the old plugs looked great though and did not really need to be changed.

1 OF THESE
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...ze-82141467704 $21.95
overpriced but knew that already

1 OF THESE
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...0i-11287628659 $25.29
put on a new belt but the other one must have been replaced with the water pump 4k miles or so ago. oh well.

1 OF THESE
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...e-rein-chc0609 $18.69
as expected the old plastic one crumbled up and fell apart when taking it off.

1 OF THESE
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...ng-11377502022 $5.99

1 OF THESE
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...5i-11127587804 $42.69
I bought this before deciding on replace the whole valve cover. I will send this back.

1 OF THESE
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...et-11427537293 $31.79

1 OF THESE
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...al-11427525335 $31.79

1 OF THESE
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...er-11127570292 $442.99
this came with all of the bolts and gaskets. i decided to just replace the whole thing and not just the gasket.

1 OF THESE
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...et-11137600482 $47.69
not even sure the oil pan gasket is leaking now. I did not use and will probably send back.

1 OF THESE
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...-11132210959-1 $26.89
not even sure the oil pan gasket is leaking now. I did not use and will probably send back.

1 OF THESE
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...4216793247ktr3 $215.85
ran out of time and will be pushed to when I do the transmission. probably this next weekend

1 OF THESE
1 × Burger Tuning (BMS) E Series N55 JB4 (Stage2)
Free Express Shipping:
Yes!
Please Select TMAP Type::
135/335/X1/X5/X6 some 2011, most 2012, all 2013+ Harness Type B
Add Bluetooth Connect Kit:
Yes
BMS USB Cable:
No
FlexFuel Wires:
Already Included
$618.00

expensive, but I defiantly can tell a big difference when stepping on it.

1 OF THESE
1 × MAD N55 Charge Pipe BMW F1x 535 640 X5 X6
O-ring:
Yes 13717568031
$116.30
great price and fits great no issues with it.

PARTS COST $2181.96

TOTAL SPENT
$2560.42

nodemgr · 11-22-2021, 03:22 PM

I was able to install the VTT crank guard ok, but the VTT CBC doesn't fit over my crank bolt. When I asked for help VTT said my crank bolt wasn't stock...not sure that's true but you may run into this. I have a 2012 35i.

Also you can try to get a JB4 used and save a few hundred.

edit: I see you may have done the work already, have any issues with VTT CBC?

Thrawn · 11-22-2021, 03:30 PM

No issues fitting the CBC on my 2013. and yeah I have most of the stuff done already now. I considered buying a used JB4 but didn't see any at the time that I could confirm fit my car and were not almost the same price as a new one.

nodemgr · 11-22-2021, 03:36 PM

OK thanks. I don't suppose you got a picture of it installed right?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thrawn

No issues fitting the CBC on my 2013. and yeah I have most of the stuff done already now. I considered buying a used JB4 but didn't see any at the time that I could confirm fit my car and were not almost the same price as a new one.

Thrawn · 11-22-2021, 03:37 PM

no sorry I almost did but it was hard to get my arm in there, and I didn't want to drop my Iphone.

nodemgr · 11-22-2021, 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thrawn

no sorry I almost did but it was hard to get my arm in there, and I didn't want to drop my Iphone.

Yeah it's pretty impossible if the fan is in. Thanks for trying.

Thrawn · 11-23-2021, 08:10 AM

I took my fan out. that was an easy 5 min job. on mine you have to unplug the electric fan, squeeze to tabs and pull up. once it comes up you fold the part so it misses the hose. I am a big guy though so still all I could do to get my arm in there. My nephew ended up doing most of that because he could get is arm in and out without removing the skin on it.

Thrawn · 11-24-2021, 01:30 PM

finally got my replacement crank vent hose today. Somehow I had lost the new on I had pre purchased and the old one broke. I patched it with a heater hose. However now that I got that on I got to install my engine cover. Of course I forgot to grab the Engine Cover Ball Pins from my old valve cover. now I have to order 2 of them... Oh well. at least they are not real expensive.

11-21-2021, 06:45 PM	#23
Thrawn Private 18 Rep 88 Posts Drives: BMW X5 Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: St Charles MO iTrader: (0)	I will try to get that put together. I will find what parts I ordered and post the prices and what has happened so far. I did not get everything done that I was hoping. right now I am dealing with random misfires and cylinder 5 misfire. car is running rough. not sure if it is the new bosch plugs or what is going on.
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11-22-2021, 01:10 AM	#24
Thrawn Private 18 Rep 88 Posts Drives: BMW X5 Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: St Charles MO iTrader: (0)	Quick update. Misfire found and fixed car runs smooth. The factory gap in plug 5 was set closer than the rest. Not sure if it was the problem. I widened it to about 026. It was around 023 when it was misfiring. I took the plug out of number 1, and moved it to number 5 just so it would be easier to get to if that didn’t fix it.
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11-22-2021, 10:00 AM	#25
Thrawn Private 18 Rep 88 Posts Drives: BMW X5 Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: St Charles MO iTrader: (0)	Ok here we go.... I will add more details to this through out the day but here is a quick tool and parts list of what I purchased. I did not get everything done I want. I tried to make notes on each one of these items except a few gaskets. not much to say about them... I might try t o get the rear breaks, transmission and power steering done this next weekend. here is the break down. TOOLS LOCKING SOCKETS TO KEEP FROM LOOSING NUTS IN HARD TO REACH PLACES https://palmac.net/koken-nut-gripper...er-socket-set/ $73.57 USD not just for this job but I used it. worked awesome FOR TRANSMISSION PLUG AND OTHER TIGHT SPACE WORK https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 $33.60 not only for this job, haven't used yet. TO COVER INJECTORS AND FUEL RAILS AFTER TAKING OFF HIGH PRESSURE LINES https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 $9.99 worked perfectly 1 OF 2 E SOCKET SETS https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 $9.99 just wanted some extra e sockets for this job. both sets performed great. 2 OF 2 E SOCKET SETShttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07JFJD53J/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 $9.97 just wanted some extra e sockets for this job ELECTRIC RATCHET JUST BECAUSE I WANTED IT https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 $59.49 I used it a lot and it worked great. I was impressed for the price. E10 WITH BUILT ON SWIVEL FOR THE ONE BOLT UNDER THE INTAKE https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 $22.14 not sure if I could have done it without this tool unless i fully removed the intake. SPARK PLUG SOCKET https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 $15.12 worked flawlessly. SPARK PLUG GAP TOOLS https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 $9.99 didn't end up needing to use. SPRAK PLUG GAP GAUGE TOOL https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 $5.99 worked fine MINI SOCKET SET FOR TIGHT SPACES https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 $82.64 Mostly got this for the 3 bolts in the transmission that are hard to get to due to space. Also purchased as my glove box tool kit to keep in the car. otherwise I would have gotten one cheaper. WHEEL ALIGNMENT PIN https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 $9.99 I wanted one of these for future jobs and this one. OIL FILTER SOCKET https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 $12.99 I needed one of these not really just for this job. HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE SOCKETS https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 $22.99 I didn't use the fuel line sockets. turns out mine were a standard 14mm hex TOOL COST $378.46 CAR PARTS CRANK VENT HOSE https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 $15.99 I some how lost this and have to find it. my old one of course broke and I had to patch it with a heater hose for a temporary fix 7 OF THESE https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/top...i-moly-lm20032 $54.53 I did not do the transmission change yet. maybe next weekend. 1 OF THESE https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...-24118612901kt $197.72 I did not do the transmission change yet. maybe next weekend. 1 OF THESE https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...-crank-guard-1 $78.99 easy to install seems nice 1 OF THESE https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...es-vtt-s55-cbc $104.99 easy to install seems nice 1 OF THESE https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...30-83300496065 $24.49 waste of money. I used it a few times, and found the plugs stayed on the spark plug socket just as good. 6 OF THESE https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...ch-12120037580 $59.34 1 had a gap out of tolerance no other issues yet. the old plugs looked great though and did not really need to be changed. 1 OF THESE https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...ze-82141467704 $21.95 overpriced but knew that already 1 OF THESE https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...0i-11287628659 $25.29 put on a new belt but the other one must have been replaced with the water pump 4k miles or so ago. oh well. 1 OF THESE https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...e-rein-chc0609 $18.69 as expected the old plastic one crumbled up and fell apart when taking it off. 1 OF THESE https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...ng-11377502022 $5.99 1 OF THESE https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...5i-11127587804 $42.69 I bought this before deciding on replace the whole valve cover. I will send this back. 1 OF THESE https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...et-11427537293 $31.79 1 OF THESE https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...al-11427525335 $31.79 1 OF THESE https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...er-11127570292 $442.99 this came with all of the bolts and gaskets. i decided to just replace the whole thing and not just the gasket. 1 OF THESE https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...et-11137600482 $47.69 not even sure the oil pan gasket is leaking now. I did not use and will probably send back. 1 OF THESE https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...-11132210959-1 $26.89 not even sure the oil pan gasket is leaking now. I did not use and will probably send back. 1 OF THESE https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...4216793247ktr3 $215.85 ran out of time and will be pushed to when I do the transmission. probably this next weekend 1 OF THESE 1 × Burger Tuning (BMS) E Series N55 JB4 (Stage2) Free Express Shipping: Yes! Please Select TMAP Type:: 135/335/X1/X5/X6 some 2011, most 2012, all 2013+ Harness Type B Add Bluetooth Connect Kit: Yes BMS USB Cable: No FlexFuel Wires: Already Included $618.00 expensive, but I defiantly can tell a big difference when stepping on it. 1 OF THESE 1 × MAD N55 Charge Pipe BMW F1x 535 640 X5 X6 O-ring: Yes 13717568031 $116.30 great price and fits great no issues with it. PARTS COST $2181.96 TOTAL SPENT $2560.42
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11-22-2021, 03:22 PM	#26
nodemgr Private First Class 28 Rep 129 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 ZCP Coupe 6MT Join Date: May 2016 Location: SoCal iTrader: (2)	I was able to install the VTT crank guard ok, but the VTT CBC doesn't fit over my crank bolt. When I asked for help VTT said my crank bolt wasn't stock...not sure that's true but you may run into this. I have a 2012 35i. Also you can try to get a JB4 used and save a few hundred. edit: I see you may have done the work already, have any issues with VTT CBC?
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11-22-2021, 03:30 PM	#27
Thrawn Private 18 Rep 88 Posts Drives: BMW X5 Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: St Charles MO iTrader: (0)	No issues fitting the CBC on my 2013. and yeah I have most of the stuff done already now. I considered buying a used JB4 but didn't see any at the time that I could confirm fit my car and were not almost the same price as a new one.
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11-22-2021, 03:37 PM	#29
Thrawn Private 18 Rep 88 Posts Drives: BMW X5 Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: St Charles MO iTrader: (0)	no sorry I almost did but it was hard to get my arm in there, and I didn't want to drop my Iphone.
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11-23-2021, 08:10 AM	#31
Thrawn Private 18 Rep 88 Posts Drives: BMW X5 Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: St Charles MO iTrader: (0)	I took my fan out. that was an easy 5 min job. on mine you have to unplug the electric fan, squeeze to tabs and pull up. once it comes up you fold the part so it misses the hose. I am a big guy though so still all I could do to get my arm in there. My nephew ended up doing most of that because he could get is arm in and out without removing the skin on it.
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11-24-2021, 01:30 PM	#32
Thrawn Private 18 Rep 88 Posts Drives: BMW X5 Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: St Charles MO iTrader: (0)	finally got my replacement crank vent hose today. Somehow I had lost the new on I had pre purchased and the old one broke. I patched it with a heater hose. However now that I got that on I got to install my engine cover. Of course I forgot to grab the Engine Cover Ball Pins from my old valve cover. now I have to order 2 of them... Oh well. at least they are not real expensive.
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