Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
07-29-2013, 05:21 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 12,964
Nice work Skier1.
I looked into this 2 years...
Nice work Skier1.
I looked into this 2 years ago and have always regretted not fitting the cast iron manifold. I am not sure why the injectors need to be removed? as mine were not touched.
Did...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
07-27-2013, 06:54 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 12,964
As far as I remember you can't do it all from...
As far as I remember you can't do it all from underneath unless you are an experienced proctologist. The air cleaner assembly is above the manifold and removing that means removing all the duct work...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
07-27-2013, 02:24 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 12,964
G'day Deep Blonde?
Yes I had the manifold...
G'day Deep Blonde?
Yes I had the manifold replaced by Autologic in Bentleigh. I look into the cast iron version when I found out that the manifold looks like 2 layers of pressed tin but the...
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Forum: Australia Forum
02-07-2013, 05:10 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 5,575
Yes it is true unfortunately. I purchased a bit...
Yes it is true unfortunately. I purchased a bit of gear from Silver Spring and now the only option for outside of USA sales is to arrange a pick up from their counter, which means having someone in...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-09-2012, 12:10 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 12,964
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Forum: Australia Forum
02-15-2012, 04:44 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,801
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Forum: Australia Forum
11-10-2011, 04:06 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,187
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I’m not sure of the merit...
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I’m not sure of the merit of pushing it as hard as you did to clean the DPF.
As far as I’m aware the DPF goes through a regen process when needed and I don’t think you can...
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Forum: Australia Forum
11-08-2011, 03:48 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,187
Back from Sydney and the BMW OBC over reads...
Back from Sydney and the BMW OBC over reads unnecessarily in my opinion just as JDD stated.
What was BMW trying to achieve by deluding its customers?
Economy data - Fully loaded.
OBC...
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Forum: Australia Forum
10-27-2011, 04:23 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,187
Hi JDD,
You are correct in that the wheel size...
Hi JDD,
You are correct in that the wheel size is irrelevant, but I have a tyre spec fitted that is on the + side of the tyre standards sizing. Tyre makers are permitted +/- 4% for the OD of a tyre...
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Forum: Australia Forum
10-25-2011, 04:19 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,187
Yes I agree with the trip meter inaccuracy,...
Yes I agree with the trip meter inaccuracy, although I have new tyres on the 18" 2004 mdl wheels and the inaccuracy is closer to 5%. Still not acceptable in my opinion. I will see what transpires...
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Forum: Australia Forum
10-24-2011, 04:11 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,187
Late 04 X5D - stock engine, OEM 18" wheels
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Late 04 X5D - stock engine, OEM 18" wheels
City trips of less than 15kms from cold start => 10.0 - 12.5L/100km
City trips with warm engine => 8.5 - 10.5L/100km
Melb Airport to Mornington, mostly...
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Forum: Australia Forum
10-24-2011, 03:59 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 4,334
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Forum: Australia Forum
09-15-2011, 07:07 AM
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Replies: 1,127
Views: 158,473
I commend you OZ SPORT for pushing the...
I commend you OZ SPORT for pushing the independent research requirement. I am not sure if you are familiar with ECU reprogramming or if you have done a few yourself or not. The thing is, I have and...
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Forum: Australia Forum
09-15-2011, 05:36 AM
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Replies: 1,127
Views: 158,473
Having spent 15 years in engine tuning albeit...
Having spent 15 years in engine tuning albeit mainly petrol with a 4 year stint at MoTeC and another 5 years after that in motorpsort, I revel in the opportunity to get the most of of a standard...
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Forum: Australia Forum
08-15-2011, 05:18 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,452
Sorry Jules, I don't know where my last post...
Sorry Jules, I don't know where my last post went but it appears that I am also guilty of judging too quickly. Please don't take offence. It was not meant to be patronising rather a shot at those...
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Forum: Australia Forum
08-13-2011, 02:37 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,452
Ah you see Jules that is the point. Spend...
Ah you see Jules that is the point. Spend money on the quality of the job, not the perception through image or shopfront. If you are happy with a Dealer looking after your X5 then go ahead. As...
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Forum: Australia Forum
05-09-2011, 08:42 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 5,248
Hi X5ers, Guys and Gals?
I have the OEM 18's...
Hi X5ers, Guys and Gals?
I have the OEM 18's now fitted with the latest from GT Radial tyres ($290 each) and they are a good fit with the rim well protected by the overall width of the tyre plus it...
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Forum: Australia Forum
04-08-2011, 11:05 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 5,248
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Forum: Australia Forum
04-08-2011, 10:32 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 5,248
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Forum: Australia Forum
04-05-2011, 08:45 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 5,248
The only way to get 5 matching wheels with a...
The only way to get 5 matching wheels with a width larger than 235 involves serious floor surgery, which is out of the question for many reasons. The body work and particularly the rear guards look...
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Forum: Australia Forum
04-02-2011, 06:12 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,452
The only places near me SE Suburbs that I would...
The only places near me SE Suburbs that I would trust (given that I am a mechanic and semi perfectionist, which annoys most workshops because they really struggle with not being able to con or BS me)...
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Forum: Australia Forum
04-02-2011, 05:52 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 5,248
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Forum: Australia Forum
04-01-2011, 03:46 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 5,248
Thanks for the welcome and replies...
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Thanks for the welcome and replies...
Huntertec - I had the trans fluid changed and it reduced the thump by half. I figured I would try it for another year and then change the fluid again if the...
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Forum: Australia Forum
03-30-2011, 06:32 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 5,248
Another X5 3.0D owner
Hi Aussie X5ers.
Finally bit the bullet and purchased a late 04 E53 3.0D with high mileage and needing lots of TLC that scared off most people but made it affordable for me. That makes two of...
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