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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-29-2013, 05:21 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 12,964
Posted By DanX5d
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...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-27-2013, 06:54 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 12,964
Posted By DanX5d
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...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-27-2013, 02:24 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 12,964
Posted By DanX5d
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...
Forum: Australia Forum 02-07-2013, 05:10 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,575
Posted By DanX5d
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...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-09-2012, 12:10 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 12,964
Posted By DanX5d
I have had this exhaust leak noise only when the...

I have had this exhaust leak noise only when the engine was cold and could be heard when having to accelerate into traffic. I went and investigated this on the weekend.

Yes a cracked...
Forum: Australia Forum 02-15-2012, 04:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,801
Posted By DanX5d
Speak to Ezio or Alessio at City Performance in...

Speak to Ezio or Alessio at City Performance in Artarmon. Cheers, Dan.
Forum: Australia Forum 11-10-2011, 04:06 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,187
Posted By DanX5d
[QUOTE=jdd;851106]T I’m not sure of the merit...

[QUOTE=jdd;851106]T
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...
Forum: Australia Forum 11-08-2011, 03:48 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,187
Posted By DanX5d
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...
Forum: Australia Forum 10-27-2011, 04:23 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,187
Posted By DanX5d
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...
Forum: Australia Forum 10-25-2011, 04:19 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,187
Posted By DanX5d
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...
Forum: Australia Forum 10-24-2011, 04:11 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,187
Posted By DanX5d
Late 04 X5D - stock engine, OEM 18" wheels ...

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...
Forum: Australia Forum 10-24-2011, 03:59 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,334
Posted By DanX5d
OK, at the risk of upsetting Dick Thrust and any...

OK, at the risk of upsetting Dick Thrust and any other extremely well read forum gurus.....


As the owner of a late 2004 X5D that I purchased with 185K on the clock, the transmission when hot...
Forum: Australia Forum 09-15-2011, 07:07 AM
Replies: 1,127
Views: 158,473
Posted By DanX5d
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...
Forum: Australia Forum 09-15-2011, 05:36 AM
Replies: 1,127
Views: 158,473
Posted By DanX5d
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...
Forum: Australia Forum 08-15-2011, 05:18 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,452
Posted By DanX5d
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...
Forum: Australia Forum 08-13-2011, 02:37 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,452
Posted By DanX5d
Arrow 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...
Forum: Australia Forum 05-09-2011, 08:42 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,248
Posted By DanX5d
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...
Forum: Australia Forum 04-08-2011, 11:05 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,248
Posted By DanX5d
Arrow You weren't imagining it. At that time, the only...

You weren't imagining it. At that time, the only tyre manufacturers producing 19's also made high end road/race rubber so they had plenty of knowledge and experience. The difference would be like...
Forum: Australia Forum 04-08-2011, 10:32 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,248
Posted By DanX5d
22" wheels on a Commode speaks volumes about the...

22" wheels on a Commode speaks volumes about the owner and their driving ability. You get the looks with the penalty that everything else like handling, ride quality, acceleration (yes slower!) and...
Forum: Australia Forum 04-05-2011, 08:45 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,248
Posted By DanX5d
Arrow 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...
Forum: Australia Forum 04-02-2011, 06:12 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,452
Posted By DanX5d
Arrow 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)...
Forum: Australia Forum 04-02-2011, 05:52 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,248
Posted By DanX5d
I don't think this is a Sport. How do you tell? ...

I don't think this is a Sport. How do you tell?
My X5 doesn't have a sunroof (I had an MX-5 for 12 years and a hole in the tin roof doesn't exactly light my fire), nor a CD stacker, but gets Sat Nav...
Forum: Australia Forum 04-01-2011, 03:46 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,248
Posted By DanX5d
Arrow Thanks for the welcome and replies... ...

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...
Forum: Australia Forum 03-30-2011, 06:32 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,248
Posted By DanX5d
Arrow 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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