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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-22-2023, 06:05 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,816
Posted By Henrym3
I haven’t forgot to answer with the solution as...

I haven’t forgot to answer with the solution as I’m looking around to decide who I should use to fix the problem. As I have no intention to get rid/sell the X. At the moment I favour a garage repair...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-16-2023, 04:47 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,607
Posted By Henrym3
What was wrong with the old one, noisy, slack...

What was wrong with the old one, noisy, slack chain. What was your mileage.


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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-15-2023, 01:07 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,816
Posted By Henrym3
Is the 4.4l gearbox internals the same as the...

Is the 4.4l gearbox internals the same as the 4.6l. Will the bell housings change over and the transfer case. There are plenty over here with warranty but the advertised 4.6 are like rocking horse...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-14-2023, 10:53 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,816
Posted By Henrym3
My main concern with trying that is that it’s at...

My main concern with trying that is that it’s at least 2 mile of stop/go lots of traffic lights and roundabouts to get to a busy dual carriageway. If the drum has gone how much additional damage...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-13-2023, 05:12 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,816
Posted By Henrym3
I’ve had a look round on various sites and can’t...

I’ve had a look round on various sites and can’t find the information on how to determine whether it’s failed in 4th or 5th gear. Is it worth draining and removing the sump to check the magnets for...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-12-2023, 01:59 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,816
Posted By Henrym3
Straight to 4/5 as soon as D is selected. Just as...

Straight to 4/5 as soon as D is selected. Just as a comment I have had paddle shift fitted for 5/6 years and 2 days before this happened they stopped working I just put it down to something that...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-12-2023, 10:40 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,816
Posted By Henrym3
Aren’t we just. Sent from my iPad using...

Aren’t we just.


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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-12-2023, 09:10 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,816
Posted By Henrym3
I should add the oil and filter was changed at...

I should add the oil and filter was changed at 100k/150k and due again at200k currently on 176k. All parts are BMW.


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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-12-2023, 09:04 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,816
Posted By Henrym3
I have no evidence that it is 5th gear, just...

I have no evidence that it is 5th gear, just feels awful and obviously slips. More than likely it is 4th. I did a quick check of wheel speeds and the sensors all work and read same speeds if that...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-12-2023, 07:44 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,816
Posted By Henrym3
I much appreciate your input as the forum guru...

I much appreciate your input as the forum guru and forgive my ignorance but does this look like an electrical issue ie bad connection or a solenoid issue. Again much appreciate your input


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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-11-2023, 05:28 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,816
Posted By Henrym3
GearBox.

Today while driving with everything working perfect I come off a roundabout at around second gear speed when suddenly the X slips into 5th gear with subsequent massive slippage of gear. No...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-10-2023, 03:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 777
Posted By Henrym3
I just did that job 2 weeks ago, the carrier had...

I just did that job 2 weeks ago, the carrier had snapped. Door opened from inside and handle just lifted on the outside. Must be some sort of local virus as I’m in Bournemouth. If you buy the carrier...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-31-2023, 04:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 927
Posted By Henrym3
Don’t carry a spare tyre, have a pump which plugs...

Don’t carry a spare tyre, have a pump which plugs into cigarette lighter to pump tyre in emergency, carry a can of tyre weld to fill puncture hole also tyres have been filled from new with some...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-29-2023, 03:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 438
Posted By Henrym3
Checking the diff without taking the cover off is...

Checking the diff without taking the cover off is difficult as any of the gears in there can cause a clunk. Get it up on axle stands get the wheels well off the ground and see if you can replicate...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-29-2023, 08:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 438
Posted By Henrym3
Excessive play in rear diff. Loose calliper...

Excessive play in rear diff. Loose calliper mounting bolts


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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-28-2023, 01:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 927
Posted By Henrym3
I’ve been running LPG for at least 7 years and...

I’ve been running LPG for at least 7 years and the paperwork says it’s been fitted since 2007 so previous owner used it. The vehicle starts on petrol and swaps over to LPG when the temperature...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-06-2022, 12:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,136
Posted By Henrym3
Just resurrecting this to say I’ve fitted my old...

Just resurrecting this to say I’ve fitted my old alternator (with new voltage regulator) and all is good, no warning light so this would suggest the fault is internal. I’ve stripped it down and will...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-17-2022, 04:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,136
Posted By Henrym3
Naw, that’s not an option, in 10 years the truck...

Naw, that’s not an option, in 10 years the truck hasn’t been near a dealer or "reputable " shop and isn’t likely to. It’s let me down on the road once when the throttle pedal potentiometer failed...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-17-2022, 02:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,136
Posted By Henrym3
I see that on the rectifier there are 6 press fit...

I see that on the rectifier there are 6 press fit diodes 3+ and 3- sold as part of a repair kit. Unfortunately I don’t know what role they play and if one failed would it cause the problem we’re...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-17-2022, 02:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,136
Posted By Henrym3
The full version of the story is that a few days...

The full version of the story is that a few days ago I start up and drive off, get about 20 yards and the whole instrument cluster lights up, ABS/DSC, BATTERY LIGHT, ENGINE FAILSAFE , G/BOX GOES TO...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-16-2022, 04:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,136
Posted By Henrym3
Thanks for that, I’ll load test and check earth...

Thanks for that, I’ll load test and check earth at head, in 10 years I’ve never seen north of 14v. Definitely not belt, nearly new and tensioner is good. Will get back with what I find.


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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-16-2022, 08:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,136
Posted By Henrym3
Water cooled Alternator

Hi guys, long time since I posted but now that I’ve got a problem this is the place to come. As above my alternator is working fine, have a volt meter fitted and getting 13.5v idle 13.8+v at revs. No...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-16-2022, 04:04 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,588
Posted By Henrym3
Don’t know if it’s related but I had similar...

Don’t know if it’s related but I had similar problems sent module off came back with no faults found. I checked the pump pressure and it was 8 bar. Can do this on Foxwell. Googled the p/n and found...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-11-2021, 09:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 647
Posted By Henrym3
What you think

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-X5-4-8is-M-Sport-LHD-CUSTOM-SHOW-CAR-WIDE-BODY-LEFT-HAND-DRIVE-IMPORT-/164874181905?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286
For sale in UK shame it’s LHD


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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-04-2021, 03:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,746
Posted By Henrym3
I think we took about 4 hour’s actually working....

I think we took about 4 hour’s actually working. Not counting the previous 2 days spraying stuff with wd40 twice per day and a quick wire brush on any exposed threads we seen. You never know how much...
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