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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-21-2020, 12:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 903
Posted By bongo
2004 3ltr petrol strange brakes???

hi, i have noticed recently that when i press the brake pedal lightly, i get very little, then it seems tobe a bit of a jerky bite. it does not pull to either side.
what could cause this?
thanks
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-17-2020, 05:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,471
Posted By bongo
just checked out that site. excellent! how did i...

just checked out that site. excellent! how did i not know about this site??
thanks alot
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-17-2020, 05:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,471
Posted By bongo
rear integral link torque settings and tips please

i am replacing the rear integral link on my 2004 3ltr petrol.
does anyone know the torque for both bolts please,
and is it straight forward to do?
thanks
number 4 on the diagram...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-01-2020, 05:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 929
Posted By bongo
ho display on stereo

hi,
my stereo works fine. cd, radio etc. all work, just the display doesn't work,but it is slightly illuminated.
i have checked the fuses in the glove box and boot/ trunk and all ok, checked the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-07-2019, 03:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,049
Posted By bongo
how do i disable all interior lights to do work inside the cabin?

hi,i need to replace the blower motor, so the dash needs to be removed etc.
i need to turn off all the interior lights so the battery doesn't drain.
what is the best way to do this?
thanks
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-05-2019, 05:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,455
Posted By bongo
SAS 4x4 light. how do i get it to reset?

hi,my 4x4 light is on. i did a scan with a snap on solus pro scanner, and it came up with steering angle sensor.
i have just replaced this tonight in my 2004 x5 3ltr petrol.
i did the full lock,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-22-2019, 07:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,110
Posted By bongo
viscous fan replacement. help needed

i have removed the viscous fan as i needed to replace the oil filter housing gasket on my 2004 3ltr petrol x5
how tight do i do the fan up when replacing it please?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-11-2019, 04:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 844
Posted By bongo
2004 3ltr petrol oil leak... any ideas?

hi,
i have a 2004 3ltr petrol x5.
i seem to have quite a large oil leak, but i'm not able to see where it's coming from.
it seems to be roughly half way up the engine.
where are the usual...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-29-2018, 12:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,891
Posted By bongo
i did have black gunk floating around the tank....

i did have black gunk floating around the tank. cleaned that out and new pump.
the rear and headlamp washers are working as they should.
i want to remove the jets to give them a clean on both ends.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-29-2018, 12:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,197
Posted By bongo
ok, thats cleared that up. thanks. how do i...

ok, thats cleared that up. thanks.
how do i remove the washer jets. without breaking them?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-29-2018, 11:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,197
Posted By bongo
2004 bonnet mounted jet washer wires/ fault????

i'm having trouble with my windscreen washer jets. they work, then don't work, then work.
i have narrowed it down to the actual washer nozzles on the bonnet.

the actual jets on the bonnet on my...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-29-2018, 11:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,891
Posted By bongo
right, have swapped the front and rear pumps...

right, have swapped the front and rear pumps around etc. and all the same.the front screen work, then stop working, then work. there is always a pump noise.
disconnected the pipe on the actual jet...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-27-2018, 06:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,891
Posted By bongo
front washer jets are intermitent ???????

my windscreen washer jets seem to work when they want.
i have washed to screen wash reservoir out, put a new pump on and blown the pipes out with compressed air.
but still only works occasionally....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-23-2017, 04:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,213
Posted By bongo
When i go to do the job, i will start off on a...

When i go to do the job, i will start off on a low torque setting and work up to where it clicks, to see how tight the bolts are, before removing the old wheels.
Then i will report back with my...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-22-2017, 03:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,213
Posted By bongo
Thanks. I don't want to come across thick and...

Thanks.
I don't want to come across thick and just want to double check.
Am i doing them both to 42nm?
Thanks
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-22-2017, 02:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,213
Posted By bongo
Fitting new deflection pulley wheel & tensioner pulley wheel. Advice please

Fitting the above on a 2004 3lt x5.
Just changing the wheels on both. What do i torque them up to?
And should i use thread lock on the bolts.
Any other tips would be great.
Thanks
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-22-2017, 02:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,773
Posted By bongo
I fitted the glass today. Getting the shattered...

I fitted the glass today.
Getting the shattered glass out is a nightmare. It goes all the way to the back of the headliner.
A top tip:
Before removing the old piece of glass, make sure you score...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-18-2017, 06:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,773
Posted By bongo
Thanks. That's great. I don't understand what to...

Thanks. That's great. I don't understand what to torque the bolts/ screws up to?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-18-2017, 04:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,773
Posted By bongo
help! e53 panoramic roof glass shattered.how do i replace it d.i.y.

Please help.
The front piece of glass in my panoramic roof shattered today on my 2004 3.0lt e53.
I need to replace it. I could only find a youtube video on replacing an e70 panoramic glass, and it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-24-2017, 01:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,098
Posted By bongo
They do not fold manually. If they get slightly...

They do not fold manually. If they get slightly knocked, they go loose.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-24-2017, 12:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,098
Posted By bongo
how do i change electric folding mirrors to manual?

life is far too short to be pissing around fixing the electric folding mirrors every couple of months.
can i change the inner motors for just a manual mechanisms, that won't break as easy.
is it an...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-17-2017, 10:29 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 684
Posted By bongo
Rear bumper mount needed

The better half reversed into a low wall and the bumper was hangiig off near the wheel.
The top u shaped slide clamp on the bumper inner skin has broke.

Can i get hold of the part anywhere, or a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-11-2017, 04:15 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 818
Posted By bongo
e53 both rear windows tempremental. what should i check?

hi, both the rear elecric windows are very tempremental. they go down ok, but it takes quite a few presses of the drivers buttons to go up. i have checked the rear buttons and they are pretty much...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-05-2017, 12:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,745
Posted By bongo
the gorilla instant grab didn't work. i'm...

the gorilla instant grab didn't work.
i'm pretty sure i have found the solution. it's called butyl tape. i wil let you know when i have fitted them.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-30-2017, 06:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,745
Posted By bongo
I have bought some gorilla instant grab. I will...

I have bought some gorilla instant grab. I will let you know how it works out.
Thanks
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