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Forum: The Lounge 07-14-2017, 11:38 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,409
Posted By amacman
Still waiting for the lotto win . Just don`t have...

Still waiting for the lotto win . Just don`t have spare time for interweb stuff .
I do enjoy reading your posts occasionally and I raise a smile when quicksilver gives folk a telling off .

My few...
Forum: The Lounge 07-10-2017, 12:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,409
Posted By amacman
Hello old friend . I enjoyed reading this . Been...

Hello old friend . I enjoyed reading this . Been away a long time busy .
As for Spanish , one only needs a few words , I get by with , Hola , d`onde este cerveza .
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-12-2013, 01:15 AM
Replies: 444
Views: 241,133
Posted By amacman
I read a few good tips here and there for the cv...

I read a few good tips here and there for the cv boot replacement which I will try to find and add someday .
One very useful tip for the c-clip is to place the c- clip in the groove of the shaft and...
Forum: The Lounge 11-05-2013, 01:06 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,102
Posted By amacman
BMW oil consumption information

BMW service information document
Posting this for your information

VS-22/Mahn Baugruppe/Group: 00 00 12 07 (381) weltweit
all countries Datum/Date:
06/2007
Update: 08/2007 Arguments...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-14-2013, 11:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,001
Posted By amacman
I sent you a message with repair instructions .

I sent you a message with repair instructions .
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-13-2013, 09:57 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 38,824
Posted By amacman
:thumbup: keep up the good work billie bob , it`s...

:thumbup: keep up the good work billie bob , it`s highly entertaining .
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-13-2013, 01:08 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 38,824
Posted By amacman
Some good ol fashun fixin goin on

Some good ol fashun fixin goin on
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-04-2013, 11:21 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,842
Posted By amacman
:popcorn: OK , I need a trench to lay a cable in...

:popcorn: OK , I need a trench to lay a cable in and some bombs would be quicker than digging so pm me the videos .
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-02-2013, 11:53 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,045
Posted By amacman
The previous owner may have replaced the tc...

The previous owner may have replaced the tc guides and just used the old gaskets which could explain the leaks .
It would be prudent the check the guides anyway .
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-29-2013, 05:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,228
Posted By amacman
Well it`s good to know this can be done without...

Well it`s good to know this can be done without special tools just like I thought it could be done , except as you say for the top chains .
How did you remove the damper pulley from the crankshaft ....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-28-2013, 02:12 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,228
Posted By amacman
More information would help . Did you use the...

More information would help .
Did you use the timing tools to lock the camshafts and so on .
Did you leave the chains in situ whilst changing the guides .
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-25-2013, 01:34 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,045
Posted By amacman
Here is a link to e38.org . there are a few write...

Here is a link to e38.org . there are a few write ups on it . You will find more on xoutpost and bimmerboard and the like .
DIY: Timing Chain Guide & Timing Chain Replacement...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-25-2013, 01:27 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 15,574
Posted By amacman
:popcorn: Here is your popcorn bud, enjoy . ...

:popcorn: Here is your popcorn bud, enjoy .
:popcorn:Enjoy, twinspoppa .
I`ll get some beer in a while when I go to the wholesalers for more popcorn .
Cheers the noo .
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-25-2013, 01:19 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 15,574
Posted By amacman
:popcorn: I could make a fortune on this thread...

:popcorn:
I could make a fortune on this thread as the official popcorn seller , anyone , get your popcorn here , this may take some time to resolve .
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-25-2013, 01:15 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,045
Posted By amacman
Have a very close look at the timing chain guides...

Have a very close look at the timing chain guides when you have the cam covers off.
You said it had new chains in your first post and that now seems doubtful given the cam covers are leaking .
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-19-2013, 07:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,058
Posted By amacman
That seems normal for a diesel . The X5 has an...

That seems normal for a diesel . The X5 has an exhaust gas recirculator which can become very fouled with carbon .
I read an interesting thread on another forum discussing adding 2 stroke oil to the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-15-2013, 03:41 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 995
Posted By amacman
That would be the fuel tank vent valve . It is a...

That would be the fuel tank vent valve . It is a solenoid valve . Ticking can be variable .
It is mounted on a push fit rubber mount .
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-20-2013, 12:08 AM
Replies: 444
Views: 241,133
Posted By amacman
A drift is any tool , such as a socket set...

A drift is any tool , such as a socket set extension bar which can be placed on the end of the axle shaft and you can tap on the drift with a light hammer .
Use a drift which is smaller than the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-19-2013, 09:09 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 241,133
Posted By amacman
You don`t need a hub puller to push out an axle...

You don`t need a hub puller to push out an axle shaft and you really should not misuse the tool like that .

As it has already been said , you can tap it out using a drift if it is too tight to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-19-2013, 08:31 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 241,133
Posted By amacman
You may not need the puller because you can...

You may not need the puller because you can usually remove the axle shaft easily with gentle force as some other posters have said but if you really want to use a puller then this method is shown in...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-19-2013, 08:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,371
Posted By amacman
No need to buy the comlpete arm for the inner...

No need to buy the comlpete arm for the inner lower bushes. The info is in the link from davintosh.
Here is a link to the Lemforder site
part no 34933 01 WebCat 3...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-18-2013, 04:11 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,726
Posted By amacman
I would go for it . I`m sure I have read about...

I would go for it . I`m sure I have read about someone doing the same swap and it sounds like you can handle it .
Good luck .
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-18-2013, 03:49 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,726
Posted By amacman
Why not ask the person selling the replacement...

Why not ask the person selling the replacement engine to measure from the rear of the block to the mount holes and measure down from the head gasket or up from sump/block gasket .
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-18-2013, 03:34 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,726
Posted By amacman
Here is a statement by a BMW tech member on here...

Here is a statement by a BMW tech member on here called Killcrap. I`m not entirely sure it is correct but taking some measurements to determine the position of mounting points would be a good idea ....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-05-2013, 07:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,106
Posted By amacman
:thumbup: What he said . The axle will release...

:thumbup: What he said .
The axle will release eventually with some WD40 and gentle persuasion .
Best to read the diy write up for more info .
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