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Forum: BMW SAV Items Wanted to Buy 02-14-2024, 08:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,675
Posted By lezmtaylor
I am UK based and have a 2002 4.4 V8, purchased...

I am UK based and have a 2002 4.4 V8, purchased car 2006 with 42 K on the clock.
Had the lpg conversion done on purchase , have now done 103k and get equiv of 33 mpg.
Well pleased ( I used to run...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-25-2023, 05:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,009
Posted By lezmtaylor
headlight covers

Pre Sept 2003 e53 headlights were assembled with a heat softening glue, post Sept 2003 the glue did not soften with heat.
On the headlight casing is a clock(about 1cm diameter) which points to the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-29-2023, 06:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,269
Posted By lezmtaylor
lpg

I have been running lpg/petrol since taking ownership of my 2002 4.4 E53 in 2006.
Was on 40 K on purchase and is now 102 K. Only real killer is lpg tank is where spare tyre fits, had to do 2 battery...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-16-2022, 07:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 718
Posted By lezmtaylor
Powered rear lift up door

yes am 80 !!!!!!!!!

Lez
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-11-2022, 08:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 718
Posted By lezmtaylor
tail lift

I have already added helper springs.

Lez
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-11-2022, 07:02 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,210
Posted By lezmtaylor
I am a UK size 9 and have several times applied...

I am a UK size 9 and have several times applied the foot brake and hit the accelerator at the same time, frightening to say the least.
Only cure i have found is to have narrower shoes or drive...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-11-2022, 06:50 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,648
Posted By lezmtaylor
I understood you could NOT tow the E53 as it...

I understood you could NOT tow the E53 as it would cause damage to the transmission.

Lez
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-11-2022, 06:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 718
Posted By lezmtaylor
Powered tail lift

I have a 2002 4.4 x5 e53, has anyone managed to fit powered tail lift to the E53 ? , if so ,a '' How to '' would be very useful.

Lez
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-24-2021, 05:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,975
Posted By lezmtaylor
That is what I wanted, but i think I will put the...

That is what I wanted, but i think I will put the mod on hold for a bit.
Has anyone done this ??
Thankyou for all the input so far.

Lez
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-21-2021, 06:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,975
Posted By lezmtaylor
All I want to do is remove the viscous...

All I want to do is remove the viscous (mechanical ) fan and fit the electric cooling fan as fitted to the 2006 4.6 N62 engined cars.
So I remove the viscous fan and shroud, the electric fan fitted...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-20-2021, 02:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,975
Posted By lezmtaylor
Hi there, The later E53 and E70 4.4,4.6 had...

Hi there,
The later E53 and E70 4.4,4.6 had them fitted to the later M62 and N62 engined X5. I think you will find they are more efficient regarding fuel consumption.

Lez
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-20-2021, 07:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,975
Posted By lezmtaylor
how to fit cooling fan

I would like to know if it is possible to fit an electric cooling fan to my 2002 4.4 E53 instead of the current fitted viscous fan.
I have seen advertised on the Ebay some fans , but they have 4...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-07-2018, 04:29 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,086
Posted By lezmtaylor
I always fit bulbs with a smear of ''Vaseline''...

I always fit bulbs with a smear of ''Vaseline'' around the metal pieces and contact areas, will stop any corrosion.
Always works for me.

Lez
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-15-2017, 06:15 AM
Replies: 17,766
Views: 4,349,516
Posted By lezmtaylor
oil pressure gauge

Fitted an Instalube system to my 2002 4.4, but oil pressure light has packed up, so have fitted an oil pressure gauge, well pleased.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-23-2017, 04:55 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 17,703
Posted By lezmtaylor
Get hold of a secondhand starter and strip and...

Get hold of a secondhand starter and strip and rebuild, they are dirt cheap on ebay and several of us in the UK have done this.
The bearings are sintered and require a 24hour soak in oil (engine oil...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-22-2017, 03:50 PM
Replies: 1,481
Views: 416,607
Posted By lezmtaylor
I fitted a similar isolator to my 2002 4.4 . I...

I fitted a similar isolator to my 2002 4.4 .
I have lpg and the donut tank has to be removed (it sits on top of the battery)
and is quite awkward to remove to disconnect the battery.
Bought an...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-14-2017, 10:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,314
Posted By lezmtaylor
Would this throw some light onto the results of...

Would this throw some light onto the results of fitting led angel eyes to my wife's 2003 325 convertible E46.
The angel eyes work fine, but the front indicators glow as well when the lights are...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-11-2017, 09:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,092
Posted By lezmtaylor
Oil Pressure warning light not illuminating

I have a 2002 4.4 with 94000 miles.
A fault with the oil pressure warning light : switch on ignition and I get NO op wng light on instrument cluster.
Have done the following:
Replaced op switch at...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-10-2017, 10:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,292
Posted By lezmtaylor
He broke it, he fix it !!!!!!!!!!!!

He broke it, he fix it !!!!!!!!!!!!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-10-2017, 10:44 AM
Replies: 1,481
Views: 416,607
Posted By lezmtaylor
Brilliant thread, can't wait for the final...

Brilliant thread, can't wait for the final outcome.

Lez
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-30-2015, 05:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,317
Posted By lezmtaylor
how to change starter motor on 2002 4.4 auto

Can anyone help?
My starter motor on my E53 4.4 2002 will not turn over.
When I put the key in the ign and attempt to start the car all the dash board lights go out and the starter just "clicks"....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-04-2013, 10:28 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,269
Posted By lezmtaylor
Rear seat back removal

I have acquired a new rear seat back to replace my crappy one.
It is the larger seat back, but I can't see how to remove the old one, looked in my Bentley manual and says '' outside scope of this...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-19-2013, 04:05 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,856
Posted By lezmtaylor
Thankyou, looking forward to the info. Lez

Thankyou, looking forward to the info.

Lez
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-18-2013, 10:26 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,856
Posted By lezmtaylor
Hi there, There are a few people this side of...

Hi there,
There are a few people this side of the pond who would like to do this mod.
So a ''how to'' would be very much appreciated.

Lez
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-01-2013, 10:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,484
Posted By lezmtaylor
Sounds like the starter solenoid to me, if you...

Sounds like the starter solenoid to me, if you get it out and are fairly competent. strip and rebuild with new bearings, brushes and solenoid.
Will save you a fortune and there are ''how to'' do it...
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