x5 south african spec

[black pearl]

hi there guys and gals, i am from johannesburg south africa , i drive an 04 3.0i RHD x5, i have a few questions for the experts, thanx in advance

1) is the fuel filter location the same for the RHD and LHD VERSION?
2) I was driving today and my ob computer gave me a Transmission Failsafe warning, it is not a transmission problem as far as i can tell, my mechanic says he replaced the fuel filter, it was fine when i collected the car, after 15 min of driving she had absolutely no life, i press the pedal flat and the revs jump and she moves a bit, then she sort of wants to stall, it is as if there is no fuel coming through, could it be a faulty filter or hoses incorrectly connected, or reversed flow direction, or could it be much worse

please help as the dealers here in S.A even independent agents charge more than what it costs for a heartransplant, than you again,