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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-21-2016, 06:37 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 32,676
Posted By grey
Hi there Please check my post here ...

Hi there
Please check my post here
http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/x5-e70-forum/95694-d-pillar-trim-rattle.html

I have completely eliminated all trim rattle issues around the boot area
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-06-2015, 05:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,092
Posted By grey
Someone requested help with this article today...

Someone requested help with this article today but I'm unable to respond to your private message until you allow receiving private messages
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-30-2015, 07:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,280
Posted By grey
Hi, I'm inclined to buy this stuff, can you...

Hi,
I'm inclined to buy this stuff, can you please state where you purchased this and exactly what issues you had and why you took it off?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-09-2014, 04:34 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 27,375
Posted By grey
Hi, Do u have to suspend both front wheel in...

Hi,
Do u have to suspend both front wheel in the air to release the stress on the sway bar links? Or can you lift one side at a time and replace the links?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-05-2014, 06:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,620
Posted By grey
I recently started using on the engine bay of my...

I recently started using on the engine bay of my 4.8i
Sprayed on all plastic covers and rubber hose, it doesn't leave greasy residues like other stuff. Seem to dry and stay clean.
Then I went real...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-13-2014, 07:22 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 35,020
Posted By grey
I must say you're very lucky with BMW Australia...

I must say you're very lucky with BMW Australia 's response. I've suffered a suspension issue for 4 years since brand new and had to pull in department of fair trading to get it fixed. For the first...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-29-2014, 02:55 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 37,195
Posted By grey
Is yours a 4.8i what's the reason?

Is yours a 4.8i what's the reason?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-03-2014, 02:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,092
Posted By grey
This is one of the main rattles which is...

This is one of the main rattles which is described in SI B51 09 09
i was able to remove all the trims over the last two days and apply felt tapes, refer to image as an example. Ive had this car for...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-31-2014, 05:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,092
Posted By grey
Thanks for this. Found them all here BMW...

Thanks for this. Found them all here

BMW Workshop Manuals > X Series E70 X5 3.0Sd (M57T2) OFFRD > 2 Repair Instructions > 51 Body Equipment (OFFRD) > 47 Floor-lugg.comp.-eng.comp.tr.panels > 14 RA...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-24-2014, 12:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,603
Posted By grey
Just came across this thread , I had the same...

Just came across this thread , I had the same issue, they fixed under warranty. Mine was cracked when it was just under 10k odo.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-24-2014, 11:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,092
Posted By grey
D-pillar trim rattle

Hi guys,
Wondering if anyone can help me. I've had numerous rattles coming from the rear, fixed some, but there is a plastic vent cover closer to the d-piller (under the side glasses at the rear....
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-24-2013, 08:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,658
Posted By grey
Thanks flatlander, that's exactly what the dealer...

Thanks flatlander, that's exactly what the dealer said but they didn't have an exact car to compare with at the time I showed them. But you have also confirmed this, thanks so much. Recently spark...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-24-2013, 08:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,658
Posted By grey
Thanks for checking guys, recently changed spark...

Thanks for checking guys, recently changed spark plugs, that's all
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-23-2013, 03:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,658
Posted By grey
4.8i mysterious hose

can someone please help identify this hose which i have circled in yellow?
this is on a 2008 4.8i V8 E70, 3rd picture is just to show the location of the hose
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-04-2013, 08:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,647
Posted By grey
Thanks ard, I do agree with you. Let me see...

Thanks ard, I do agree with you. Let me see...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-02-2013, 10:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,647
Posted By grey
Yes I was thinking along the same lines, but I...

Yes I was thinking along the same lines, but I have no way of proving the age of the plug that Came off my vehicle, I might even send one of the plugs to BMW Aus, this is a serious issue and...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-01-2013, 07:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,647
Posted By grey
I got my mechanic to check the spark plugs, ended...

I got my mechanic to check the spark plugs, ended up replacing them as per my request.
He insisted that BMW dealers definitely would have changed the plugs if they have charged for it but when we...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-29-2013, 02:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,647
Posted By grey
I've made an appointment with another mechanic...

I've made an appointment with another mechanic (ex BMW ), ill see if he finds anything
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-28-2013, 08:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,647
Posted By grey
Thx guys, reading on the cluster is...

Thx guys, reading on the cluster is 25litres/100km ( highway)
Actual calculation is 20litres/100km
I have only done two full tanks after the service
Like u said I'm not sure if they tightened...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-28-2013, 09:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,647
Posted By grey
fuel consumption after spark plug change

Sorry if this has been mentioned before, but could someone pls post what your trip computer is showing as the avg fuel consumption for a 4.8i?
I used to get 16 liters/100km, recently after the spark...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-08-2013, 08:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,896
Posted By grey
Yes it's normal to have the gaps and I ended up...

Yes it's normal to have the gaps and I ended up placing double sided tapes.
Forum: Australia Forum 07-06-2013, 07:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,473
Posted By grey
Ok, I have further checked the oil cooler and...

Ok, I have further checked the oil cooler and discovered the nuts are secured in a diagonal position, so instead of four nuts, it's secured by two nuts in opposite directions. So it's normal.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-25-2013, 09:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 12,147
Posted By grey
Rear bumper

found it here (TIS Online)...
Google Translate...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-25-2013, 09:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 12,147
Posted By grey
found it...

Front bumper
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-25-2013, 09:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 12,147
Posted By grey
E70 bumper removal

Hi,
Can someone please post detailed instructions to take off front and rear bumpers, preferably with photos. I searched the forum , couldn't find specific to e70.
Thanks guys ;)
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