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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-03-2015, 04:07 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 15,992
Posted By Sniffer
Yep, deffo gets worse with temperature, I`ll have...

Yep, deffo gets worse with temperature, I`ll have a look at that, thanks
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-03-2015, 04:06 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 15,992
Posted By Sniffer
Thats the direction I`m headed too I think but I...

Thats the direction I`m headed too I think but I need to get this patched up so I can sell this money pit
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-02-2015, 04:32 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 15,992
Posted By Sniffer
Hey guys, did this ever get resolved and if so...

Hey guys, did this ever get resolved and if so what was the root cause

I stumbled across this post after doing a search as I`m having very similar issues

Its been building for a while, started...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-16-2014, 12:22 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,868
Posted By Sniffer
+1 It sounds like your experience has been...

+1

It sounds like your experience has been similar to mine. Ive hankered after a BMW for a long time and my first taste has been a major let down

Ive had other German brands before and Ive had...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-26-2014, 06:17 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 18,367
Posted By Sniffer
Please elaborate...?

Please elaborate...?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-26-2014, 06:06 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 18,367
Posted By Sniffer
Had BMW used the internal CCV found on the 5...

Had BMW used the internal CCV found on the 5 series (which can be retrofitted to the X5 apparently at considerable cost owing to the labour involved) then I believe we probably wouldnt be having this...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-26-2014, 04:16 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 18,367
Posted By Sniffer
Surely thats what oil changes get rid of? ...

Surely thats what oil changes get rid of?

The last vehicle I had was well known to have condensation issues - many owners described having a milky oil/water mix present on the oil filler cap but...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-26-2014, 03:23 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 18,367
Posted By Sniffer
Good points, ultimately I feel that this was a...

Good points, ultimately I feel that this was a flaw in the vehicle design, I know you disagree with me on this JCL - you are more of the opinion that my driving style (never getting the engine hot...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-26-2014, 03:08 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 18,367
Posted By Sniffer
Regarding the spout of the PCV that was blocked...

Regarding the spout of the PCV that was blocked up I found this post on a Range Rover (which uses the same M62 BMW engine) forum which suggests it IS beneficial:

Hi I have been following. Keenly...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-26-2014, 03:06 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 18,367
Posted By Sniffer
Would insulating any of these pipes with...

Would insulating any of these pipes with something of decent quality be beneficial to combat freezing? I dont mean tinfoil like the previous owner seemed to have a fetish for but something better
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-26-2014, 02:46 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 18,367
Posted By Sniffer
In the interests of accuracy I`m 99.99% sure that...

In the interests of accuracy I`m 99.99% sure that the foil (an attempt to stop it freezing I`m guessing) was placed there by the guy I bought it from - NOT by any of the mechanics who have...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-24-2014, 12:20 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 18,367
Posted By Sniffer
Thats kinda what I reckon too - hence why its now...

Thats kinda what I reckon too - hence why its now back for repair again (I believe) and why I feel more than just a little short changed......

Sorry, which part are you referring to on the back of...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-22-2014, 10:19 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 18,367
Posted By Sniffer
[QUOTE=steelheader;976163]Ask him how the back...

[QUOTE=steelheader;976163]Ask him how the back intake cover looks ? its the ccvc or pcv ? that oil separator goes down to the oil pan and a little hose joins it at the bottom ,if u look at the bottom...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-22-2014, 10:14 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 18,367
Posted By Sniffer
The intake looks like this:

The intake looks like this:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-22-2014, 10:09 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 18,367
Posted By Sniffer
No worries, I found them anyway (really nice guy...

No worries, I found them anyway (really nice guy who I dealt with - Shawn I believe) and ordered the heated blanket and a couple of other things that I`m after so cheers for the tip
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-22-2014, 02:08 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 18,367
Posted By Sniffer
Looks like my decision to try another mechanic...

Looks like my decision to try another mechanic was the correct one - the previous guy that missed this must need an eye test
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-21-2014, 05:43 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 18,367
Posted By Sniffer
So I went to see the mechanic today and we...

So I went to see the mechanic today and we discussed what to do, after I left he started working on it, he`s just sent me a picture - I`m guessing this isnt normal and I`m puzzled how the other guy...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-20-2014, 12:51 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 18,367
Posted By Sniffer
Is that definitely the name of the company - I...

Is that definitely the name of the company - I just goggled "expoarts" and didnt find anything BMW related
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-20-2014, 12:42 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 18,367
Posted By Sniffer
It aint ten outside when this happens though -...

It aint ten outside when this happens though - its usually minus 20 or colder - pretty extreme

When you say "no oil in it it still runs good" what exactly do you mean? That your engine is not...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-15-2014, 01:59 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 18,367
Posted By Sniffer
PM sent

PM sent
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-15-2014, 01:51 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 18,367
Posted By Sniffer
I see - basically a time bomb with a longer...

I see - basically a time bomb with a longer fuse......
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-15-2014, 01:50 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 18,367
Posted By Sniffer
Does anyone know if the newer 4.8 has an external...

Does anyone know if the newer 4.8 has an external CCV that suffers the same issues as the 4.6?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-14-2014, 12:22 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 18,367
Posted By Sniffer
Interesting So, to clarify, do these parts...

Interesting

So, to clarify, do these parts fit the 4.6IS?

If so do they differ from standard and how do they stop the CCV from freezing? I have looked but it isnt immediately obvious
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-11-2014, 08:28 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 18,367
Posted By Sniffer
Hmmm, interesting, was the blanket in the engine...

Hmmm, interesting, was the blanket in the engine bay or over the top of the hood (external)?

I was told that you cant put a block heater on these vehicles (no frost bungs I think was the reason...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-11-2014, 08:19 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 18,367
Posted By Sniffer
So do X3s have issues along these lines too? ...

So do X3s have issues along these lines too?

Thats the thing - I WAS running a "home made winter front" when this happened and the oil was still struggling to get to 100F during my 22 mile trip...
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