Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-07-2019, 08:35 PM
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-27-2019, 03:47 PM
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Recommendations please for rear LED’s
Folks
2006 e53 4.8is
Apologies here if this has been asked. I’m after some recommendations with part numbers for the rear light/bulb replacement LEDS? Specifically I’m after the, turn, brake,...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-26-2019, 11:01 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 540
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-25-2019, 07:54 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 540
4.8 Front Diff Exploded
Following on from my other thread on my front drive shaft(s) woes. Here are the pics of my diff after we stripped and cleaned it so that you can see the shocking damage caused by a lack of lubricant...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-24-2019, 05:46 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,455
Thank the Lord.
I was anticipating a...
Thank the Lord.
I was anticipating a barrage of “you idiot, it’s for holding xxxx”.
At least it’s just not me.
My big hate is rattled in car (and I bought a second X5). So I have pens in...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-24-2019, 02:30 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,455
Center Console Cubby Top Tray?
Hmmm
Okay folks. Possibly the dumbest question of the year here.
In my 4.8is auto. I have the Center Console that has the arm rest that can be raised in two parts:
1) the very top part when...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-22-2019, 03:01 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 5,095
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-22-2019, 08:45 AM
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Replies: 56
Views: 5,095
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-13-2019, 05:14 AM
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Replies: 56
Views: 5,095
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-12-2019, 02:22 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 5,095
Andrew
I hope you enjoy the show as much as...
Andrew
I hope you enjoy the show as much as I did. Do please let me know. The chap they ouch came over really well.
The diff has now been ordered and I await delivery from Lithuania to the UK....
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-12-2019, 06:18 AM
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Replies: 56
Views: 5,095
here you go. It was a great show and the guy...
here you go. It was a great show and the guy came over very well.
https://www.cbs58.com/news/racine-county-man-featured-on-american-pickers
We are buying a replacement diff from Lithuania....
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-11-2019, 08:18 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 5,095
It would be great if you could just pop round....
It would be great if you could just pop round. But it looks like that it would involve a trans- Atlantic flight.
Your help along Ruth others on here has been invaluable. I thank you for that.
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
02-11-2019, 08:10 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,221
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-11-2019, 08:02 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 5,095
It looks tonight like we will replace the diff....
It looks tonight like we will replace the diff. Partly due to the rarity factor of these things. I need to makes sure I do not lose the one I am attempting to buy. I may not easily find another. Then...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-11-2019, 09:54 AM
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Replies: 56
Views: 5,095
It's not good, that's for sure.
I still...
It's not good, that's for sure.
I still don't know what has allowed the internals to drop/come loose inside the diff casing? has anyb0dy got any ideas what could have gone wrong?
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-10-2019, 06:27 AM
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Replies: 56
Views: 5,095
Thank you. I European ebay I can see several...
Thank you. I European ebay I can see several diffs that are claimed to be 3.91 and "will fit 3.0d auto & 4.8is Auto"
What we want to do is (if we can be sure we are getting the correct...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-08-2019, 06:29 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 5,095
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-08-2019, 05:28 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 355
E53 4.8is front diff question?
Friends
Apologies I have also asked this same question on my other thread regarding CV shafts.
But I do need an answer please. Many thanks in advance.
e53 4.8is Front Drive Shaft Help...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-08-2019, 04:46 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 5,095
Can anybody help me out answer this please?
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Can anybody help me out answer this please?
Looking for this diff... it’s difficult to find a 4.8 one... there are a few listed on there however they are in Lithuania...
Apparently the 4.8...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-07-2019, 12:30 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 5,095
Okay
Today we got the old shaft out using a...
Okay
Today we got the old shaft out using a slide hammer and fabricated tool.
Now we have another problem.
The new shaft will not go into the diff. This is because there is a bit of...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-31-2019, 05:31 AM
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Replies: 56
Views: 5,095
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-30-2019, 07:48 AM
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Replies: 56
Views: 5,095
Andrew
Sadly, I think you are correct and...
Andrew
Sadly, I think you are correct and we are past knocking it out with a slide hammer. My fear is that we may damage the diff by keeping smashing away at it. That would be a disaster.
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-29-2019, 06:28 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 5,095
My mechanic returned today with a tool he...
My mechanic returned today with a tool he fabricated to fit in the end of his Slide Hammer (see pic). He had previously drilled holes into the shaft to accept the tool.
Sadly this also failed. We...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-26-2019, 03:55 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 5,095
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-25-2019, 08:23 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 5,095
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