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Forum: X3 E83 (2004 - 2010) 08-08-2012, 08:02 PM

Replies: 3 Guibo coupling/ujoint driveshaft? Views: 951 Posted By ragamuffin Just hit 200K. Have you done this job on your X3?... Just hit 200K. Have you done this job on your X3? I hope its just a cracked guibo otherwise its the entire front drive shaft assembly. Which means a lot of $$. Rafa

Forum: X3 E83 (2004 - 2010) 08-08-2012, 05:58 PM

Replies: 3 Guibo coupling/ujoint driveshaft? Views: 951 Posted By ragamuffin Guibo coupling/ujoint driveshaft? Hi folks, Went in to get my oil changed at my indie back in April and while he was changing the oil he notice a that my drivesshaft from the front of the end to mid part of the car had a lot of...

Forum: X3 E83 (2004 - 2010) 04-19-2012, 07:46 AM

Replies: 0 Front Drive Shaft Play Views: 462 Posted By ragamuffin Front Drive Shaft Play Hi Folks, I had my oil change done recently by my indy on X3 2005 3.0 @ 187K. While changing the oil he stated that my front drive shaft had excessive play. When I went under the car he showed me...

Forum: X3 E83 (2004 - 2010) 03-25-2012, 06:37 AM

Replies: 27 HELP! Overheating in stop an go traffic Views: 1,396 Posted By ragamuffin Hi Folks, All is well now that I have my new... Hi Folks, All is well now that I have my new fan installed. Thanks for everyone's comments. Cheers.

Forum: X3 E83 (2004 - 2010) 03-23-2012, 12:40 PM

Replies: 27 HELP! Overheating in stop an go traffic Views: 1,396 Posted By ragamuffin He X3Brian you read my mind! Srycuse BMW will... He X3Brian you read my mind! Srycuse BMW will ship to UPS store ( for free) at cost of $717.76 taxes included. If I go to local dealer here were looking at $1045.00(tax included). Gas to drive down...

Forum: X3 E83 (2004 - 2010) 03-23-2012, 12:26 PM

Replies: 27 HELP! Overheating in stop an go traffic Views: 1,396 Posted By ragamuffin 3 wires. I can check the colors codes should you... 3 wires. I can check the colors codes should you require those. Thx.

Forum: X3 E83 (2004 - 2010) 03-23-2012, 11:00 AM

Replies: 27 HELP! Overheating in stop an go traffic Views: 1,396 Posted By ragamuffin Dealer cost is $971.00 (HST/PST not included).... Dealer cost is $971.00 (HST/PST not included). Online parts dealer OEM $570.00 (taxes not included). Difference of $407. $271 savings before possible shipping costs to US border. ( Gas and time to...

Forum: X3 E83 (2004 - 2010) 03-23-2012, 10:21 AM

Replies: 20 Got new Scorpions -- good price! Views: 1,176 Posted By ragamuffin So which one is the correct one to contact? So which one is the correct one to contact?

Forum: X3 E83 (2004 - 2010) 03-23-2012, 09:57 AM

Replies: 27 HELP! Overheating in stop an go traffic Views: 1,396 Posted By ragamuffin I'm going to call them back and see what the make... I'm going to call them back and see what the make is. Looking to have it shipped free to UPS store just across the border. Not far for me to pick up.

Forum: X3 E83 (2004 - 2010) 03-23-2012, 09:54 AM

Replies: 20 Got new Scorpions -- good price! Views: 1,176 Posted By ragamuffin I called discount and they were not aware of the... I called discount and they were not aware of the $60 rebate. Spokelizard can you confirm or explain the $60 rebate please. Thanks Ragamuffin

Forum: X3 E83 (2004 - 2010) 03-23-2012, 09:27 AM

Replies: 27 HELP! Overheating in stop an go traffic Views: 1,396 Posted By ragamuffin So I removed my old fan as suggested. It was... So I removed my old fan as suggested. It was quite simple as Bimmer had indicate above. So putting in the new will be breeze. I still wish I could some how put direct current to fan to check for sure...

Forum: X3 E83 (2004 - 2010) 03-23-2012, 07:10 AM

Replies: 20 Got new Scorpions -- good price! Views: 1,176 Posted By ragamuffin Does anyone know if they will ship to Canada? Does anyone know if they will ship to Canada?

Forum: X3 E83 (2004 - 2010) 03-22-2012, 06:51 PM

Replies: 27 HELP! Overheating in stop an go traffic Views: 1,396 Posted By ragamuffin Would i have to drain the coolant in rad and... Would i have to drain the coolant in rad and bleed system etc. If you have the steps and tools required that would be great.. save some money to put towards new tires. Thanks Bimmer's Garage your a...

Forum: X3 E83 (2004 - 2010) 03-22-2012, 06:40 PM

Replies: 27 HELP! Overheating in stop an go traffic Views: 1,396 Posted By ragamuffin So folks, According dealer computer diagnosis... So folks, According dealer computer diagnosis I'm looking at new fan at cost of 1K. Still in shock and disbelief. Oh well....

Forum: X3 E83 (2004 - 2010) 03-22-2012, 01:10 PM

Replies: 27 HELP! Overheating in stop an go traffic Views: 1,396 Posted By ragamuffin So while driving to dealer I tried the AC and yes... So while driving to dealer I tried the AC and yes it worked fine. So now what? Does this mean that its the switch and not the entire fan? Thanks.

Forum: X3 E83 (2004 - 2010) 03-22-2012, 10:13 AM

Replies: 27 HELP! Overheating in stop an go traffic Views: 1,396 Posted By ragamuffin Yes makes sense. I will test my AC on the trip... Yes makes sense. I will test my AC on the trip there and use my heat should it start climbing to the red zone. I will let you know what happens upon my return from the dealer.

Forum: X3 E83 (2004 - 2010) 03-22-2012, 09:57 AM

Replies: 27 HELP! Overheating in stop an go traffic Views: 1,396 Posted By ragamuffin No sure about AC. It was working the first day... No sure about AC. It was working the first day that it overheated. I tried it today while car was sitting and it was blowing very little cold air. So I am about to go to dealership to get the...

Forum: X3 E83 (2004 - 2010) 03-22-2012, 09:49 AM

Replies: 27 HELP! Overheating in stop an go traffic Views: 1,396 Posted By ragamuffin Thanks for the great advice. As I am no... Thanks for the great advice. As I am no electronic experts I will have to take it to the dealership to diagnosis. Fingers crossed that it might only be the switch. Cheers

Forum: X3 E83 (2004 - 2010) 03-22-2012, 07:47 AM

Replies: 27 HELP! Overheating in stop an go traffic Views: 1,396 Posted By ragamuffin HELP! Overheating in stop an go traffic Hi Folks, While driving in city traffic my temp gauge is reaching red zone. I have immediately pulled the car over and shut it down to prevent damage to engine. So here is the background. 1. Temp...

Forum: X3 E83 (2004 - 2010) 07-08-2011, 07:20 AM

Replies: 2 Aftermarket Wiper Motor (CARDONE) Views: 603 Posted By ragamuffin Yes wipers work fine only stop vertically. Have... Yes wipers work fine only stop vertically. Have you experienced this problem and solved it by recoding? Sounds like a much cheaper solution.

Forum: X3 E83 (2004 - 2010) 07-07-2011, 08:18 AM

Replies: 2 Aftermarket Wiper Motor (CARDONE) Views: 603 Posted By ragamuffin Aftermarket Wiper Motor (CARDONE) Hi Everyone, I am about to purchase a aftermarket Wiper Motor for my wiper problem. Has anyone out there installed a aftermarket? Thanks all. My wipers are stuck vertically when I shut off wipers....

Forum: X3 E83 (2004 - 2010) 05-10-2011, 07:54 AM

Replies: 61 DIY Complete X3 Cooling System Overhaul Views: 15,114 Posted By ragamuffin Parts Hi Thanks for the very helpful coolant overhaul DIY. I am looking to do this as well and was wondering where you purchased your parts. Like you I am in Canada as well. Ottawa. Thanks. Paul

Forum: X3 E83 (2004 - 2010) 05-04-2011, 09:30 AM

Replies: 0 Anyone know of Independent shops for BMW repair & service in the Ottawa, Ont Area? Views: 434 Posted By ragamuffin Anyone know of Independent shops for BMW repair & service in the Ottawa, Ont Area? Anyone know of any good reliable cheap Independent shops for BMW repair & service in the Ottawa, Ontario, Canada? Thanks everyone.

Forum: X3 E83 (2004 - 2010) 03-06-2011, 01:42 PM

Replies: 1 Wipers stuck in vertical position! Views: 1,019 Posted By ragamuffin Wipers stuck in vertical position! Windshield wipers stopping in the vertical position the Hi. I have a 2005 X3. The windshield wipers seem to be confused. At the low speed setting they get stuck near the vertical position. They...

Forum: X3 E83 (2004 - 2010) 10-25-2010, 10:47 AM

Replies: 8 CPO Warranty and Leaking Tranny Views: 962 Posted By ragamuffin CPO Warranty and Leaking Tranny Thanks for the advice everyone. I still find it hard to believe that gaskets and seals are not covered under CPO.

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