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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-17-2012, 04:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,822
Posted By Livefreeordie
just turn them around? would this not be the same...

just turn them around? would this not be the same as the pads grips both sides of the disc? would like to try this first if it is possible just to make sure this is the problem.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-17-2012, 03:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,822
Posted By Livefreeordie
Hi, just after Looking at the front end and cant...

Hi, just after Looking at the front end and cant see anything wrong really. What makes you think its the rotors? Because it only happens when braking? (i did chip off some rust around the discs and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-16-2012, 03:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,822
Posted By Livefreeordie
Hi guys, managed to get one but it is in black so...

Hi guys, managed to get one but it is in black so I will have to get it sprayed silver. It was second hand and I got the brackets/grills/insulation/washer jets plastic insert catch, everything...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-11-2012, 04:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,822
Posted By Livefreeordie
Bonnet hit widscreen, anyone know where to get one at a reasonable price in uk

Hi, my fault this time! Blew up and wrecked the bonnet! Just my luck. Does anyone know where to get one in the uk rather than a bmw stealership? Any good breakers or anyone have one about them? Thanks
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-10-2012, 05:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,407
Posted By Livefreeordie
Thanks everyone! U were right Dallas GV, it was...

Thanks everyone! U were right Dallas GV, it was the dipstick seal! No more oil leak, but it was a bitch to get at with everything put back. Managed to reset the light on the dash to!

However, i...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-07-2012, 11:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,407
Posted By Livefreeordie
x5 4.4i leaking oil after timing chain guide replacement

since we put the car back together from the guides being replaced it has been hemeridging oil! i dont know where it is coming from. i have just changed the rocker cover gaskets but still no luck. Any...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-07-2012, 11:43 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 74,579
Posted By Livefreeordie
hi, turned out my noise was a locked up fan...

hi, turned out my noise was a locked up fan clutch and the light came on because i forgot to attach an airpipe.


however, ever since we put the car back together it hasd been hemeridging oil! i...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-02-2012, 03:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,166
Posted By Livefreeordie
looks mighty nice and very cheap! i think there...

looks mighty nice and very cheap! i think there is a review of this on youtube from a guy in Ireland
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-02-2012, 03:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,591
Posted By Livefreeordie
Hi, thanks for your reply. All i want to use with...

Hi, thanks for your reply. All i want to use with it is the radio and the cd changer in the boot. I dont need the satnav dvd etc. do i still need a whole pile of wiring etc? Thanks
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-02-2012, 08:42 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,794
Posted By Livefreeordie
thanks Dallas GV , took the fan clutch off and...

thanks Dallas GV , took the fan clutch off and motor runs normally. Now , as for the fan clutch will anyone with a 32mm nut fit on to my car? Part retails at a motor factor for £75 but i see a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-02-2012, 08:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,591
Posted By Livefreeordie
BMW E53 X5 SAT NAV GPS RADIO MONITOR WITH TAPE...

BMW E53 X5 SAT NAV GPS RADIO MONITOR WITH TAPE DECK 2002 GENUINE 4.4i BREAKING on eBay! (http://compare.ebay.co.uk/like/260958507316?var=lv&ltyp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar&adtype=pla)

will...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-30-2012, 08:19 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,794
Posted By Livefreeordie
Oo just forgot, When putting the car back...

Oo just forgot,
When putting the car back together after timing chain guides were replaced, i noticed that the trans oil cooler thermostat housing was broken so i took out the spring and cable tied...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-30-2012, 05:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,794
Posted By Livefreeordie
thanks DallasGV. I just tried this test and the...

thanks DallasGV. I just tried this test and the fan would not stop when cold with a bit of rolled up paper (nearly cut through it lol thank god i didnt use my hand!) I take it that my fan clutch is...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-30-2012, 05:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,591
Posted By Livefreeordie
2002 e53 radio change. Installing screen 2types (which one fits?)

as above. I am getting fed up with the crap pixels so i have taken out my cassette and mid. There is however a plastic insert (cage thing). I want to install a standard screen for the x5 (the one...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-29-2012, 08:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,794
Posted By Livefreeordie
Right i found an air pipe off. I put it back on...

Right i found an air pipe off. I put it back on an still have the noise. It did make the car idle better though. (light is still on but im guessing it will need cleared by a computer?)

Could it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-29-2012, 08:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,794
Posted By Livefreeordie
Right i found an air pipe off. I put it back on...

Right i found an air pipe off. I put it back on an still have the noise. It did make the car idle better though. (light is still on but im guessing it will need cleared by a computer?)

Could it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-26-2012, 06:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,794
Posted By Livefreeordie
Yea i thought that. I have found a air pipe that...

Yea i thought that. I have found a air pipe that i dont know where its from. I will post a pic if anyone could help me
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-26-2012, 04:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,794
Posted By Livefreeordie
Dont think it is a fan clutch as i can rotate it...

Dont think it is a fan clutch as i can rotate it freely by hand. There was one hose that i thought was a breather on the right hand side valve cover? Or should this be connected to something?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-26-2012, 12:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,794
Posted By Livefreeordie
Hi, how do you check for the fan clutch? It...

Hi, how do you check for the fan clutch?

It is also a little rough on idle
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-26-2012, 09:13 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 74,579
Posted By Livefreeordie
HI, I HAVE A LOUD STRANGE NOISE FROM MY CAR. ITS...

HI, I HAVE A LOUD STRANGE NOISE FROM MY CAR. ITS A 2002 E53 4.4I. ITS SOUNDING LIKE A HOOVERCRAFT. WE HAD THE CAR TAKEN APART TO CHANGE THE TIMING CHAIN GUIDES AND WHEN WE PUT IT TOGETHER WE HAVE...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-26-2012, 09:00 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,794
Posted By Livefreeordie
2002 X5 SOUNDS LIKE HOOVERCRAFT, VIDEO INCLUDED fan clutch problem, will any fit??

HI, I HAVE A LOUD STRANGE NOISE FROM MY CAR. ITS A 2002 E53 4.4I. ITS SOUNDING LIKE A HOOVERCRAFT. WE HAD THE CAR TAKEN APART TO CHANGE THE TIMING CHAIN GUIDES AND WHEN WE PUT IT TOGETHER WE HAVE...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-08-2012, 04:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,367
Posted By Livefreeordie
Hi, where are these located and is there any way...

Hi, where are these located and is there any way of testing these? When i change the fuse, everything works fIne for a few minutes, fan speed and temp etc but then blows
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-04-2012, 03:12 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,341
Posted By Livefreeordie
How do you take the pressure off the back...

How do you take the pressure off the back suspension, my tyres are wearing on the inside and would like to check everything
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-04-2012, 02:32 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,502
Posted By Livefreeordie
Right, is it at all possible to take it all apart...

Right, is it at all possible to take it all apart and replace just the broken guides without having to remove the chain/tensioner and locking cams? Will the guides bolt off easy enough with the chain...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-03-2012, 02:34 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,502
Posted By Livefreeordie
hi, thanks for your information. I did as you...

hi, thanks for your information. I did as you said and dropped the oil pan and found the plastic bits. Do you have a link for the kit off ebay as i cannot seem to find it. I replaced the valve cover...
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