Home Forums Articles How To's FAQ Register
Go Back   Xoutpost.com > Search Forums
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 12 of 12
Search took 0.14 seconds.
Search: Posts Made By: [email protected]
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-22-2017, 10:30 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 13,904
Posted By [email protected]
Ordered new ones from Leebmann.de These new...

Ordered new ones from Leebmann.de

These new ones were broken out of the box.
Original BMW, but they just seem super brittle.
Right side had a crack at the middle section almost halfway, while...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-18-2017, 08:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 25,618
Posted By [email protected]
Just to let everybody know the progress on my E70...

Just to let everybody know the progress on my E70 3.0d

I took the fuel pump out of the tank.
Took the whole pump/reservoir apart. Didn't look to bad, but there was some gunk in the bottom of the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-11-2017, 03:11 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 25,618
Posted By [email protected]
Sorry for being out of the loop for a while. ...

Sorry for being out of the loop for a while.

I think we are troubleshooting this in the right direction.

The symptoms needs to be looked at separately.


1. The loss of prime when fuel level...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-05-2017, 04:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 25,618
Posted By [email protected]
Hoping to revive this thread. Im having the...

Hoping to revive this thread.

Im having the same issue as Photographus

Keen on just running this past you guys before I get the module replaced.

I have been having trouble starting my 2008...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-24-2016, 10:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,691
Posted By [email protected]
More update: I just changed the rear Airbags...

More update:

I just changed the rear Airbags and shock absorbers.

Not qualified to say if those dampers where broken too, but the driving is like "new" now with all corners redone.

Deciding...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-17-2016, 02:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,691
Posted By [email protected]
So I had the springs and dampers removed up...

So I had the springs and dampers removed up front.
It wasn't only a broken spring on 1 side.
Both were shot and at the same location....!!!???
Hmmmm.

When the dampers where out it was obvious...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-24-2016, 04:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,265
Posted By [email protected]
Then I think I will just go for the Sachs ones...

Then I think I will just go for the Sachs ones and get it over with.
300$ for the pair isn't too bad.
And the quality probably isn't too much off either.

Thanks
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-24-2016, 07:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,265
Posted By [email protected]
Gas Struts. Aftermarket vs OEM

Looking for comments on how "bad" the aftermarket Gas Struts are vs. OEM quality. There is a HUGE price gap.

OEM-400$

Monroe- 65$
KYB-70$
Sachs-150$
Bilstein-270$
Magneti Martelli- 100$
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-22-2016, 04:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,691
Posted By [email protected]
Prices above was for the Gas Struts/Suspension. ...

Prices above was for the Gas Struts/Suspension.

The coils will have to be changed in any case.
I will either go OEM or H&R on the coil springs.

Would you go for a "cheap" 160$ Strut and do it...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-22-2016, 03:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,691
Posted By [email protected]
I guess unless you find any obvious leaks marks...

I guess unless you find any obvious leaks marks on the suspension they are probably doing well.
Looked at some prices for the suspension.
OEM 400$ (which is WAY over the top)
Then there is some...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-22-2016, 02:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,691
Posted By [email protected]
Hi Ulf Thanks for the reply. How does...

Hi Ulf

Thanks for the reply.

How does normally the Suspension hold up on the E70?

Is there any way I could "check" their performance?

Im probably aiming way too high here, since they are...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-21-2016, 07:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,691
Posted By [email protected]
E70 Under-carriage OverHaul. Advice

My E70 need some TLC, so before I dive into it, I could need some advice.

So here goes:

Front: Left front spring is broken. Seems like the lower part of the spring has somehow jumped past the...
Showing results 1 to 12 of 12

 
Forum Jump



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 11:45 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.