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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-12-2019, 01:27 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 42,188
Posted By Rosssavage
It’s certainly worse in salty environments- my...

It’s certainly worse in salty environments- my car was previously owned in Southampton (coastal town in the UK) but I think just age is also relevant.

Expect it to be a b***h of a job, and if...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-12-2019, 12:47 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 42,188
Posted By Rosssavage
The biggest issue is getting on to the top of the...

The biggest issue is getting on to the top of the balljoint to pound it out - if you’re doing the front wheel bearing you’ll be pulling the driveshaft anyway, so you may be able to get a good swing...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-11-2019, 04:10 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 42,188
Posted By Rosssavage
You can’t do that without first removing the two...

You can’t do that without first removing the two ears the bolts go through, and I’m not sure there’s enough land there to get a steel donut around it. Even then, these things are in there! People is...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-11-2019, 02:15 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 42,188
Posted By Rosssavage
Except we’re talking about removing the balljoint...

Except we’re talking about removing the balljoint from the knuckle, not the control arm from the balljoint.

Ringing works though, and is a time honoured method - usually using two hammers...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-11-2019, 10:49 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 42,188
Posted By Rosssavage
Except we’re talking about the front balljoints!!...

Except we’re talking about the front balljoints!!

Good pics though - have done my rears too, using hydraulic pullers to get the old one out and standard ball joint tool (like the BMW one shown..)...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-11-2019, 09:27 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 42,188
Posted By Rosssavage
Yup, both sides done...but...I had to remove the...

Yup, both sides done...but...I had to remove the entire hub carrier/ knuckle / spindle - whatever you want to call it to do it.

Placed the knuckle on two blocks of wood either side of the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-04-2019, 04:01 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 42,188
Posted By Rosssavage
Reviving an old (but very useful!) thread. ...

Reviving an old (but very useful!) thread.

Currently have both my spindles out lying on the garage floor (01 3.0 140kmiles).

There is NO WAY those ball joints are coming out while the spindle...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-03-2018, 04:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 915
Posted By Rosssavage
Rear wheel bearing - done!

Three days of sweat and blood, literally.

Finally done one side....

17 year old car, 135k miles, previous owner lived in the salty air on the south coast, this thing fought me every step of the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-13-2016, 03:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,867
Posted By Rosssavage
Replacement diy: BMW X5 - How to Replace the...

Replacement diy:

BMW X5 - How to Replace the Final Stage Resistor (http://www.ronstultz.com/knowledge/Documents/BMW%20X5/BMW%20X5%20-%20How%20to%20Replace%20the%20Final%20Stage%20Resistor.htm)
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-12-2016, 05:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,867
Posted By Rosssavage
Usual culprit is the final stage resistor (FSR or...

Usual culprit is the final stage resistor (FSR or 'hedgehog').

Well documented, fairly straightforward diy.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-01-2016, 05:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 977
Posted By Rosssavage
Yup, easy job. Remove the wheels, grab the back...

Yup, easy job. Remove the wheels, grab the back of the sensor with needle nose pliers and simply pull it out.

To install, line up the grooves in the sensor with the corresponding ridge in the pad...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-31-2016, 12:57 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,093
Posted By Rosssavage
My 2001 3.0i has the mirror lights, so a 2001 LCM...

My 2001 3.0i has the mirror lights, so a 2001 LCM should work?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-12-2016, 03:21 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,355
Posted By Rosssavage
Thanks for the replies.. Yea, it's...

Thanks for the replies..

Yea, it's definitely 5v, but I already have an old cigar lighter USB charger that I will open up and hard wire in (with the obligatory inline fuse!!)

Again, I don't...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-10-2016, 04:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,355
Posted By Rosssavage
Unfortunately I don't have a sunroof, but I guess...

Unfortunately I don't have a sunroof, but I guess the harness may be there anyway.

The camera only pulls a few hundred mAh, so I won't bother with the relay.

Good advice anyway though!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-10-2016, 04:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,355
Posted By Rosssavage
Dash cam power source?

Hey all,

Just received my dash cam in the post today. I'm intending to mount it up behind the rear view mirror, and I want to use a switched live to power it without running wires down the a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-01-2016, 02:00 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 808
Posted By Rosssavage
This simple pleasures....

....of just having a key that works!

Having bought my E53 in January, I finally collected the new key from my local Stealer.

How lovely it is to simply walk away from the car and nonchalantly...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-25-2016, 03:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,038
Posted By Rosssavage
Inc vat. Ordered at 3pm today, should be able to...

Inc vat. Ordered at 3pm today, should be able to pick it up tomorrow...

Yes, could probably have got it a little cheaper, but when an aftermarket key was quoted at £180 I thought I may as well...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-24-2016, 01:56 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,049
Posted By Rosssavage
Just been watching the bavauto video - yup, looks...

Just been watching the bavauto video - yup, looks like the filter is a separate part and can be replaced independently.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-24-2016, 01:16 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,049
Posted By Rosssavage
BMW X5 Automatic Transmission Fluid Replacement...

BMW X5 Automatic Transmission Fluid Replacement (E53 2000 - 2006) | Pelican Parts DIY Maintenance Article...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-24-2016, 12:05 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,049
Posted By Rosssavage
See that can of worms over there - think you've...

See that can of worms over there - think you've just opened it!

Massively varying opinions on this one, do a search.

Personally, I'm on 106k miles and as far as I know it's still the original...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-24-2016, 08:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,038
Posted By Rosssavage
New diamond key cost - surprise! (Uk)

Having replaced the battery in my diamond key and getting it working again a few weeks ago, it has died again.

Gave the cheap method a go, but now I want to get a new one.

Phoned a well known...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-20-2016, 02:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,582
Posted By Rosssavage
What motor is that? Doesn't look BMW (yeah, the...

What motor is that? Doesn't look BMW (yeah, the turbo is a bit obvious, but what is the base motor?)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-17-2016, 07:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,477
Posted By Rosssavage
Yeah, as a Brit I'm almost more impressed with...

Yeah, as a Brit I'm almost more impressed with having lifts in your house than your car!

In the UK, you need to be spending £1m+ to get a house with those sort of facilities.....

Whenever I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-16-2016, 10:42 AM
Replies: 17,378
Views: 3,309,955
Posted By Rosssavage
Oil service, changed the battery in remote key...

Oil service, changed the battery in remote key fob (mainly works, but lock button still won't lock... At least the car modules are ok, whew!!), found the plugs for the headlight auto levelling that...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-10-2016, 01:43 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,197
Posted By Rosssavage
To remove light switch, first remove air vent...

To remove light switch, first remove air vent above it (gently pry it off).

You'll find two Phillips head screws under there - undo them, lift the switch up a tiny bit and pull it straight out.
...
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