Home Forums Articles How To's FAQ Register
Go Back   Xoutpost.com > Search Forums
Reload this Page Search Results
Fluid Motor Union
User Name
Password
Member List Premier Membership Today's Posts New Posts

Xoutpost server transfer and maintenance is occurring....
Xoutpost is currently undergoing a planned server migration.... stay tuned for new developments.... sincerely, the management


Showing results 1 to 21 of 21
Search took 0.01 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: London 5
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-14-2013, 06:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,004
Posted By London 5
Took the car to the garage. They found allot of...

Took the car to the garage. They found allot of oil in the cylinders and exhaust, far too much for it to have come from the residual oil from a rocker cover change.

What could have failed for oil...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-10-2013, 07:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,004
Posted By London 5
Thanks, I have a ton of burnt oil/smoke coming...

Thanks, I have a ton of burnt oil/smoke coming out of the exhaust. I think my CVV may have gone as well lots of oil in the sockets from the gasket change.

I cant see more oil leaking into the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-10-2013, 01:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,004
Posted By London 5
Smoke after gasket change

Hi, I've just replaced my alternator and rocker cover gaskets.

On start up I have thick smoke coming from the rear left exhaust, allot of it.

I did the gasket change because of oil in the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-07-2013, 05:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 843
Posted By London 5
I've tried test placing the cover back on a few...

I've tried test placing the cover back on a few times, I think it can be done without removing those pipes, but may need two people. Worried about getting a well place gasket:dunno:.

Thanks
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-07-2013, 03:50 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 843
Posted By London 5
Right rocker cover

Hi I'm having trouble getting one of my rocker covers on, the space is real tight.

Do I need remove the coolant pipes on the left to get the cover and gasket on safely?

Any help about this...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-09-2013, 06:10 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 13,903
Posted By London 5
Roadhouse did you get this fixed? I 'm in Sydney...

Roadhouse did you get this fixed? I 'm in Sydney with the same problem. Please let me know how you got on.

Thanks
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-24-2013, 11:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,516
Posted By London 5
I bought a much larger hammer and it popped out...

I bought a much larger hammer and it popped out easy I will get the tool you suggested to keep damage to a minimum.

all sorted, thanks
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-24-2013, 01:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,516
Posted By London 5
HELP Ball Joint not coming off

Changing my lower control arms 31126760276 and sway bars, left side went like a dream, the right is not coming off !

Using a ball joint fork and a universal seperator which was too small.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-15-2012, 03:01 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 903
Posted By London 5
Air Con Control Panel

Hope someone out there could be kind enough to confirm which order the wires go into the three pin connection on the top left in the photo.

Its from a E53 X5 2001 has rear aircon and max button...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-03-2012, 06:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 926
Posted By London 5
Bleeding do I need use a GT1 etc..?

Hi, reading the Bentley Manual they claim the BMW braking system is prone to air bubbles and the only safe way to bleed is to have a Prog Tool set to the bleed function, reading the DIY's on here...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-17-2012, 01:54 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,287
Posted By London 5
Rad replaced, water pump checked. ...

Rad replaced, water pump checked.

Thermostat replaced

That seems to have resolved it. :thumbup:

Take a look at the first pic, shouldn't the bleed valve be at the top where the sensor...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-13-2012, 01:34 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,287
Posted By London 5
Guys, need to go back to the drawing board, the...

Guys, need to go back to the drawing board, the Radiator has been replaced and she is still overheating.:dunno:

Recent work includes Water Pump and Thermostat (as per the abvoe thread).

Going...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-07-2012, 07:46 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,287
Posted By London 5
Just looking at the Bentley Manual it says after...

Just looking at the Bentley Manual it says after replacing the coolant and bleeding


"Caution on late model cars with laytent heat pump, do not switch ignition on. These models require...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-06-2012, 10:11 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,287
Posted By London 5
Thanks, very much appreciated, very supprised...

Thanks, very much appreciated, very supprised it's a hot climate rad coming from the UK and all.

Great well there's plenty of those about.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-06-2012, 08:45 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,287
Posted By London 5
Thanks VIN is WBAFB32020 LN83962 I'm...

Thanks VIN is WBAFB32020 LN83962

I'm finding it hard to locate a Euro Spec Radiator from Aus. There are plenty of Taiwanese made about.

I think the BMW Part Number is 17107544668 and the Behr...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-06-2012, 06:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,287
Posted By London 5
I'm in Sydney, car was shipped from southampton...

I'm in Sydney, car was shipped from southampton arrived last month.

Ordered the Viscous Fan spanner kit. KTC tools $40 inc postage

When replacing the radiator should I be taking the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-05-2012, 06:45 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,287
Posted By London 5
Thanks all, as always a wealth of great...

Thanks all, as always a wealth of great information I've come to know and love from this community .....

Prior to shipped to Aus the cooling system work was done by a very well know London based...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-04-2012, 10:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,287
Posted By London 5
I'm using Green Nulon which is ok for BMW I hear....

I'm using Green Nulon which is ok for BMW I hear.

I've topped up with this, not sure what was in it before. I've since heard you should not mix them, so I'm planing to flush the system see if that...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-04-2012, 02:51 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,287
Posted By London 5
Thanks for the ideas, I’ve had the viscous fan...

Thanks for the ideas, I’ve had the viscous fan replaced this week and still getting overheating when driven hard'ish

My wife has been driving it on the school run and shopping with temp running...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-27-2012, 05:17 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,287
Posted By London 5
Aux fan overheating

My 2001 4.4 is overheating due to the aux fan starting but stopping very shortly after. Can someone suggest the part that might be at fault as the fan itself seems ok? Which switch/sensors need...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-23-2012, 06:31 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,914
Posted By London 5
Battery Drain / Stereo Nav / Dynavin

Recently shipped my Black, 2001 4.4 Sport with 56,000 miles from London to Sydney. Unfortantely I shipped the battery drain issue as well.

Battery Drain / Stereo/nav sound Not Working

I...
Showing results 1 to 21 of 21

 
Forum Jump


Contact Us - Xoutpost - Sponsors - Archive - Top

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 03:32 AM.
vBulletin, Copyright 2026, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd. SEO by vBSEO 3.6.0
© 2017 Xoutpost.com. All rights reserved. Xoutpost.com is a private enthusiast site not associated with BMW AG.
The BMW name, marks, M stripe logo, and Roundel logo as well as X3, X5 and X6 designations used in the pages of this Web Site are the property of BMW AG.
This web site is not sponsored or affiliated in any way with BMW AG or any of its subsidiaries.