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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-04-2017, 05:43 PM
Replies: 17,692
Views: 3,870,135
Posted By biggeek
changed the front pads which had plenty of meat...

changed the front pads which had plenty of meat but were squealing like a stuck pig.

The Brembos seem to be the cure so far...let's see what the week's commute will bring.

oh p.s F**k...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-04-2017, 04:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,869
Posted By biggeek
warmed up

Here is a video of the engine warmed up.

https://youtu.be/IGTdGkBqVCg
https://youtu.be/IGTdGkBqVCg

both videos are taken on a oneplus3 phone and the mic on this phone must be used for...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-03-2017, 05:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,869
Posted By biggeek
4.8is oil change with added bits

Hello

I recently did an oil change and 2 additional pieces fell out. First thing i did after let out some expletives was to head to xoutpost which as usual came up trumps.

Anyway so looks like...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-13-2017, 10:24 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 16,828
Posted By biggeek
Just a word of advice you might need some heat...

Just a word of advice you might need some heat for some of the bolts and you impact wont get into every place.

I did my front and rear(including wheel bearings) with no prior experience.

get...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-25-2017, 01:21 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 925
Posted By biggeek
E53 repair videos

Hello
i thought I would share a great repair video playlist I stumbled across on you tube.

https://tinyurl.com/lrz6nlr

I am not affiliated with anybody involved with this video


I hope it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-25-2017, 12:47 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,527
Posted By biggeek
D_0056 not found?

Hello Guys and Gals

can anyone help me?

I get the following error in Inpa when I check for codes

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Ecu : D_0056 ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-22-2016, 07:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,138
Posted By biggeek
few more dirty pics for you pervs

I am going to the vacum pump seal and upper timing case gasket as well( I am convinced this was the source of my leak)

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It's a cap not a hose another difference from the guides and vids
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-22-2016, 02:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,138
Posted By biggeek
Castrol edge 5-30 Castrol Edge Titanium 0-30 ...

Castrol edge 5-30
Castrol Edge Titanium 0-30
Mann filters

Yeah, I hear you about the PO but I will increase the oil change frequency.

I will be doing an oil change after the vcg job and then...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-21-2016, 08:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,138
Posted By biggeek
Thanks for the replies everybody it much...

Thanks for the replies everybody it much appreciated.

Ok, I am a total newbie at this so I was hoping I was overreacting.

I will do 5k oil changes as suggested but i will also do option 1 after...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-21-2016, 04:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,138
Posted By biggeek
Valve cover off..oooh that doesn't look right :(

Hello Guy & Gals

Just got my driver side valve cover off and didn't like what I saw

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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-01-2016, 07:53 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,221
Posted By biggeek
Happy New Year! 2016 Fix list

Happy new year Guys & Gals

So what's on your 2016 fix list?

I have one or two things I plan to fix :-[


I had to break this list into to two parts

Part 1 (fixing what I didn't complete...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-28-2015, 03:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 974
Posted By biggeek
yeah, I noticed I was reading a lot of your...

yeah, I noticed I was reading a lot of your post...thanks for going first ;)

Oh and how could I forget the all important subframe bushes. This job was surprisingly easy. Hardest part was bending...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-28-2015, 12:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 974
Posted By biggeek
2015 DIY progress... A big thank you

Hello Guys & Gals

I would just like to say thank you for all the help/guidance and tip you have provide me.

I manage to get quite a lot done over past 18 months.

Basic service( Air filter,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-17-2015, 11:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,767
Posted By biggeek
latest update. I decided to bite the bullet...

latest update.

I decided to bite the bullet and swap over the complete hydraulic unit.

swap was fairly simple. I would advise people to take off the passengers( I am in the UK) wheel and wheel...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-10-2015, 11:31 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 30,995
Posted By biggeek
My drivers door handle is broken. Change the...

My drivers door handle is broken. Change the carrier which was all going well until I dropped the screw....so one ripped soundproofing later I retrieve the screw get everything back together to see...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-10-2015, 11:26 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 30,995
Posted By biggeek
Passenger side hose coupler on my front Arnott...

Passenger side hose coupler on my front Arnott spring is screwed. Arnott is sending me a complete strut to swap out which is nice of them seeing that it was my fault for the bad install....Still...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-04-2015, 04:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,767
Posted By biggeek
Hmm so it might be better for me to send it back...

Hmm so it might be better for me to send it back and get a new part shipped from the states for less. It was really the lifetime warranty(even though we know what that means) but a quick search show...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-03-2015, 06:08 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,963
Posted By biggeek
Thumbs up Always bet on black!

Nice looking car...it's Le mans Noir ;) like mine.

So I take it 4.8is dont come with the flares and boards as standard in the states?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-03-2015, 05:58 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 30,995
Posted By biggeek
Air suspension hose blew off on my Arnott spring....

Air suspension hose blew off on my Arnott spring. I must have over tighten the air hose coupler when I installed it as it has been leaking a difference rates since putting it in.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-03-2015, 05:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,767
Posted By biggeek
Ok sent the module of to BBA Reman in the UK. ...

Ok sent the module of to BBA Reman in the UK.

£60 to test
£220 to fix
£500 to replace with a lifetime guarantee.

Well the good news is my unit was faulty. bad news is I needed a replacement....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-28-2015, 04:53 PM
Replies: 17,692
Views: 3,870,135
Posted By biggeek
I hope you don't have a N62 engine:(....It is...

I hope you don't have a N62 engine:(....It is still a godsend for the other parts though

Sent from my Hudl 2 using Tapatalk
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-28-2015, 04:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,088
Posted By biggeek
I looked at doing this last year as I have a...

I looked at doing this last year as I have a analogue and came to the conclusion it wasn't worth. I installed a android touch screen head unit and a 4g dongle instead. Now I can watch shows from all...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-28-2015, 04:01 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 30,995
Posted By biggeek
dsc/abs module....BBA uk said it's broken beyond...

dsc/abs module....BBA uk said it's broken beyond repair. £500 for a new one :bawling: :bawling:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-26-2015, 05:22 PM
Replies: 17,692
Views: 3,870,135
Posted By biggeek
There is no way to clean the filter. It's not...

There is no way to clean the filter. It's not expensive here in the UK but I believe you Aussies get fleeced harden then we do.

My hoses were leaking too. I just used some new jubilee clamps. If...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-26-2015, 05:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 893
Posted By biggeek
4.8is high pitch electronic noise

Hello Guys/Gals

I am trying to work out what is making this noise.

https://youtu.be/ej5pAgprIQs

Is it normal? Is it an actuator going bad?..I have had my battery drain on me several times...
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