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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum Yesterday, 08:25 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 30,243
Posted By Homerlovesbeer
Ta I bought this tool Do I need all the...

Ta I bought this tool

Do I need all the bolts etc which are in the Meyle kit or just the 4 bushes?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum Yesterday, 11:37 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 11,622
Posted By Homerlovesbeer
I was hoping to find this kit for a more...

I was hoping to find this kit for a more affordable price

https://youtu.be/GZoGwiz_TaI?si=BGXEG7oQZwVzOPr4
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum Yesterday, 11:30 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 30,243
Posted By Homerlovesbeer
So there doesn't appear to be an affordable kit...

So there doesn't appear to be an affordable kit to do the job on the car without removing the whole swingarm?


This is what I's like to do

https://youtu.be/GZoGwiz_TaI?si=fESBeuQ7mOiGt2qe

...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum Yesterday, 10:09 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 11,622
Posted By Homerlovesbeer
What tools are people using for this? Is it...

What tools are people using for this? Is it necessary to replace the bolts as well or are the bushings enough?

Meyle do a kit with just the bushings.......
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-13-2026, 11:21 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,430
Posted By Homerlovesbeer
:bustingup85258So far so good....... I...

:bustingup85258So far so good.......

I thought the seal was leaking after doing about 50 KMs so I degreased again and drove back home and found it looking pretty dry so I think it must have been...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-09-2026, 04:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,430
Posted By Homerlovesbeer
So far so good. Oil drained completely and...

So far so good. Oil drained completely and replaced with Castrol Transmax Axle Long Life 75-90 Transmission oil (about 1.3 litres but of course it comes in 1L bottles).


...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-08-2026, 04:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,430
Posted By Homerlovesbeer
Brand new ball joints only a couple thousand KM's...

Brand new ball joints only a couple thousand KM's ago (Ball Joint LEMFÖRDER 13307 01)

So I've managed to gently tap the stump back in with the output shaft remaining intact.

No dramas at all...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-03-2026, 07:00 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,430
Posted By Homerlovesbeer
Hi fellas, I was going maybe 45km/h around a...

Hi fellas,

I was going maybe 45km/h around a very tight bend. No potholes. I haven't had a chance to dig deep but I'll have time tomorrow.

Appreciate the advice.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-31-2026, 02:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,430
Posted By Homerlovesbeer
Thanks mate, I think the "bang" I'm...

Thanks mate,

I think the "bang" I'm referring to was due to the car being under a lot of load and the power suddenly having nowhere to go as the shaft came out.

I think it's best I take the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-31-2026, 10:33 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,430
Posted By Homerlovesbeer
Right, So just push it back in and hope to...

Right,

So just push it back in and hope to hear a click, then fill with oil and off I go?

Yep, no crunching of splines on the way home, about a mile.

How can I prevent this from happening...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-31-2026, 01:29 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,430
Posted By Homerlovesbeer
Unhappy Rear RH driveshaft popped out under hard cornering

Hi all,

Driving home today I was going through a part I enjoy which consists of a tight uphill LH bend which I took in manual mode second gear. As I was applying a bit of power again I heard a big...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-31-2025, 06:22 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,310
Posted By Homerlovesbeer
Fantastic news! This is what makes a great...

Fantastic news! This is what makes a great community.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-25-2025, 06:50 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 20,230
Posted By Homerlovesbeer
Ingbb.com link dead

Ingbb.com link dead
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-24-2025, 01:20 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 20,230
Posted By Homerlovesbeer
That wiring is an absolute nightmare! :explode:

That wiring is an absolute nightmare! :explode:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-24-2025, 01:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,348
Posted By Homerlovesbeer
I'm watching with interested

I'm watching with interested
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-22-2025, 08:00 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,964
Posted By Homerlovesbeer
Cheers, I'll check test 16 tomorrow. I take...

Cheers,

I'll check test 16 tomorrow. I take it you can drive whilst in the test mode?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-20-2025, 06:37 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,964
Posted By Homerlovesbeer
Parking distance control Front 41cm from object...

Parking distance control
Front 41cm from object
Rear 57cm from object

Part of the I-BUS functionality
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-20-2025, 12:38 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,964
Posted By Homerlovesbeer
This was at the end of the 20 min drive so you...

This was at the end of the 20 min drive so you can see my oil and water temp needle positions.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-19-2025, 09:09 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,964
Posted By Homerlovesbeer
How do I access that on the cluster?

How do I access that on the cluster?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-19-2025, 05:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,964
Posted By Homerlovesbeer
Yea mate, I'll have a look and post later...

Yea mate,

I'll have a look and post later today after taking the other half to work.

EDIT:

No oil temp value found when using my OBD-II scan tool, only engine water temp at the block and at...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-19-2025, 06:18 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,964
Posted By Homerlovesbeer
My oil temps on 4.8is are about 85 degrees C...

My oil temps on 4.8is are about 85 degrees C going by the oil temp gauge. Why would that be a problem?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-08-2025, 08:09 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,383
Posted By Homerlovesbeer
That's awesome news! It's fantastic when a...

That's awesome news! It's fantastic when a friendly community gets together and there is a great result.

I'm happy to be a part of it as well

:thumbup:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-05-2025, 11:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 524
Posted By Homerlovesbeer
Very sad to hear. I'm sure he never flogged...

Very sad to hear.

I'm sure he never flogged it and drove it responsibility ;)

What's he going to do with the body? Sounds like a PERFECT parts car now
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-24-2025, 08:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,577
Posted By Homerlovesbeer
Yep I used the Elring in my rebuild. ...

Yep I used the Elring in my rebuild.

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-engine-valve-stem-seal-kit-11340029751
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-19-2025, 09:19 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 20,230
Posted By Homerlovesbeer
Looking good. What does the wear look like...

Looking good.

What does the wear look like on the cam lobes?
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