Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-07-2010, 10:36 PM
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-03-2010, 08:42 PM
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Until now the car has not been smoking like in...
Until now the car has not been smoking like in the video, but the damaged vanes are still a walking time bomb if you ask me.
BMW PI checked the vehicle and got word from BMW AG that the cause for...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-21-2010, 05:00 AM
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-20-2010, 11:28 PM
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hopefully it is indeed the air bag like i...
hopefully it is indeed the air bag like i suggested to you since the beginning ;)
they probably supplied you with a used air bag passed off as new.
indy that claims warranty from bmw PI/ACC?...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-20-2010, 10:47 PM
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most likely the rotors/pads
if its the...
most likely the rotors/pads
if its the control arms, then its not as worn out yet because it only appears during braking. if your ca bushings are really worn, then you will feel the wobble even...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-20-2010, 10:39 PM
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
08-12-2010, 02:58 AM
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when they opened the engine to inspect if the...
when they opened the engine to inspect if the pistons, cylinders, etc. are in good condition they recommended that the head gasket might as well be changed as well. it was replaced after the 1st...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
07-30-2010, 03:46 AM
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
07-30-2010, 03:44 AM
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Forum: The Lounge
07-30-2010, 03:43 AM
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
07-30-2010, 03:35 AM
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
07-30-2010, 03:15 AM
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had a similar situation in my Z4,
if it...
had a similar situation in my Z4,
if it appears only during braking, it's likely limited to the brake components.
even if you have new rotors and pads, improper bedding in can lead to warped...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
07-28-2010, 01:00 AM
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
07-28-2010, 12:59 AM
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Update:
Trip to dealer today, took out the...
Update:
Trip to dealer today, took out the just the necessary parts to access and take a picture of the turbo compressor vanes:
Turbo #4
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b361/melbs/x5010.jpg...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
07-16-2010, 08:00 PM
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Replies: 86
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actually, the engine has had it fair share of...
actually, the engine has had it fair share of hard running and loads.
it would normally go to hard driving 1000 km trips with full passengers and cargo.
overall, its almost 100,000 kms on the...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
07-01-2010, 03:35 AM
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-18-2010, 08:50 PM
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^ correct, both turbos have damaged vanes. the...
^ correct, both turbos have damaged vanes. the old one having more visible damage than the new one. they replaced the new one with another new one.
unfortunately the BMW associate who replaced the...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-18-2010, 08:40 PM
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-18-2010, 01:15 AM
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-17-2010, 06:02 AM
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they said it was blocked with oil sludge, are...
they said it was blocked with oil sludge, are they BS-ing me? and they don't know what caused the sludge either :dunno:
anyway got the vehicle back and been driving it over the weekend.
no loss...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-16-2010, 11:05 PM
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-12-2010, 04:20 AM
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got to talk to the stealer, and its not the...
got to talk to the stealer, and its not the breather that caused the turbo failure, they are sure that its the return oil tube from the turbo back to the pan that was blocked and caused back flow...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-09-2010, 10:08 PM
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Replies: 86
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-04-2010, 06:08 AM
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no change in performance
as i have...
no change in performance
as i have mentioned, no engine oil consumption data as i only had the vehicle for a day.
i fuel up where i fuel up all my other cars, both diesel and petrol vehicles.
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-04-2010, 03:12 AM
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Replies: 87
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looks like basics aren't good after all :(
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looks like basics aren't good after all :(
james does your ride height correct itself after some time? or its permanently lower on one side?
you mentioned after 2 to 3 days overnight then it...
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