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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-19-2014, 11:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,401
Posted By white lancer
popped the front left hand side wheel off at the...

popped the front left hand side wheel off at the weekend and had a poke around. The parts I replaced about 8 months ago are all fine. these are
sway bar...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-14-2014, 12:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,401
Posted By white lancer
ebay deal :D

ebay deal :D
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-14-2014, 08:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,401
Posted By white lancer
I did replace the front end suspension parts...

I did replace the front end suspension parts about 8 months ago - sway bar links, torsion arms and bushes, lower ball joints, control arms and bushes so will be really peaved if I have damaged any of...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-14-2014, 08:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,401
Posted By white lancer
Suspension Damage from Pot Hole

I hit a Pot Hole in the road very hard a week ago whilst doing maybe 40mph. Since then my front left hand side suspension has been knocking. The knocking noise is more prominent when I turn left. I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-06-2014, 04:16 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 46,261
Posted By white lancer
You're welcome.... glad it worked out ok for you.

You're welcome.... glad it worked out ok for you.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-04-2014, 11:17 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 46,261
Posted By white lancer
Seriously..... put the control arm back on loose...

Seriously..... put the control arm back on loose and attack it with a 2lb hammer - I think you won't gain anything using a 10lb sledge - you wont get it in there for a start!

Have you tried a bit...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-04-2014, 09:38 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 46,261
Posted By white lancer
aha - there in lies the problem....

aha - there in lies the problem....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-04-2014, 09:01 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 46,261
Posted By white lancer
Don't know what all the fuss is about. I did not...

Don't know what all the fuss is about. I did not even know there was a special tool for removing the ball joint. When I changed mine I just soaked the joint in WD40 for a few hours, removed the two...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-23-2014, 04:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,458
Posted By white lancer
yes you will need to replace the sensor. it is a...

yes you will need to replace the sensor. it is a reasonably easy job to do and takes 20 minutes. It is held on with a 5mm bolt. They only cost around $30
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-21-2014, 03:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,279
Posted By white lancer
What is the adaptation? How do I reset...

What is the adaptation?

How do I reset it?

Why would I want to reset it?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-21-2014, 10:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,279
Posted By white lancer
The X has 85000 miles on it. I'm no expert...

The X has 85000 miles on it.

I'm no expert but the old plugs looked ok to me. The platinum electrode looked tarnished and the earth electrodes looked kind of a rusty brown colour. There was no...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-21-2014, 09:19 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,279
Posted By white lancer
Don't understand why?

Well here is something really wierd......

I have always had a problem with my X5 in that the accelerator was very sensitive - any slight pressure and the truck would take off like a 500lb black...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 01-13-2014, 08:57 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,715
Posted By white lancer
DIY for Radiator Replacement

Hi does anyone have a DIY for Radiator Replacement? I have done several searches but cannot find anything?
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 01-13-2014, 08:54 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,391
Posted By white lancer
DIY for Radiator Replacement

Hi does anyone have a DIY for Radiator Replacement? I have done several searches but cannot find anything?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-08-2014, 12:59 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,778
Posted By white lancer
I get around 23mpg on the motorway and 19mpg...

I get around 23mpg on the motorway and 19mpg around town so your 15mpg is pretty naff. Maybe change your plugs?
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 01-08-2014, 04:22 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,216
Posted By white lancer
Massive water leak

Got a massive water leak on my X3 but can't find out where it is leaking from? If I top the expansion tank up to max and drive 10 miles the car will loose about 2 litres of water from the radiator...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 01-02-2014, 03:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,434
Posted By white lancer
The error warning light must have been becuse I...

The error warning light must have been becuse I was running the car without the MAF sensor connected. once everything was put back together all the warning lights dissapeared and have not come back...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-23-2013, 04:00 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,183
Posted By white lancer
I did try getting access by the trim panel but...

I did try getting access by the trim panel but there is no room at all. I guess i will have to take the from bumper off then!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-22-2013, 12:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,183
Posted By white lancer
PDC Sensor Replacement

Hi I have a faulty PDC Sensor on the front right next to the number plate. I have purchased a new sensor and took a look today to see if I could change it out. I could not figure out how to get the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-22-2013, 12:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 17,041
Posted By white lancer
if you have changed the spark plugs and coil...

if you have changed the spark plugs and coil packs then I would look at the injectors next
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-20-2013, 09:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,773
Posted By white lancer
well the X has run quite happily all week on 5...

well the X has run quite happily all week on 5 cylinders with no problems. The engine management system must have shut the fuel off to the missfired cyclinder as no other issues reported with lean...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-17-2013, 05:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,773
Posted By white lancer
Hi. In the UK the octane levels are 95 for...

Hi. In the UK the octane levels are 95 for regular fuel and 98 for premium fuel. I use the regular. I have not checked the spark plugs - I just assumed it would be the coil pack that has gone. What I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-17-2013, 03:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,773
Posted By white lancer
Will my engine run on 5 cylinders

Will the 3.0 inline 6 run on 5 cylinders? I have a missfire on #4 and have ordered a new coil pack which should be here today. I was led to believe that if the car detects a missfire it cuts off the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-16-2013, 08:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,406
Posted By white lancer
thanks for the replies

thanks for the replies
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-15-2013, 05:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,406
Posted By white lancer
Cylinder Order

In what order do the cylinders run in the 3.0 litre M54 engine?

Is cylinder #1 at the radiator end or the wind screen end?
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