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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-06-2019, 10:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 13,327
Posted By Lion Heart
Nope..

Unfortunately not. Car is now sold and never got to the bottom of it :-(
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-09-2018, 06:54 AM
Replies: 444
Views: 239,976
Posted By Lion Heart
Good job!

Good job!

Yes, I often wondered about the CV boots that you glue together. I was always concerned about using them as grease and glue are a bad combination. Was it hard to keep the join free of...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-02-2018, 09:18 AM
Replies: 444
Views: 239,976
Posted By Lion Heart
Found it! This is my exact hub puller set - a...

Found it! This is my exact hub puller set - a bargain for what you get (the same kit from Sealey is £300+):

B#Professional Wheel Hub Puller Set 30 pcs Multi Autos Bolts Heavy Duty | eBay...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-02-2018, 09:14 AM
Replies: 444
Views: 239,976
Posted By Lion Heart
Yes, no problem. I bought the kit from a (very)...

Yes, no problem. I bought the kit from a (very) well respected supplier on eBay that manufacture lots of their own driveshafts and joints which are generally very well rated.

The stretch CV gaitor...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-02-2018, 07:38 AM
Replies: 444
Views: 239,976
Posted By Lion Heart
Thank you for the reply. I actually did the...

Thank you for the reply.

I actually did the work now. In the end I left the driveshaft in situ (I wish I'd heard from you sooner however as I may well have removed it!!!)

I stripped down the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-15-2017, 07:37 AM
Replies: 444
Views: 239,976
Posted By Lion Heart
Hi guys! I have a couple of questions having...

Hi guys!

I have a couple of questions having read through this, and now have my X5 jacked up with the wheel off etc...

1) How do you remove the driveshaft spindle from the gearbox? Are there...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-16-2017, 06:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,400
Posted By Lion Heart
Hi guys! I have an update on this and would...

Hi guys!

I have an update on this and would appreciate some opinions/help.

Ok, so recently I did an oil and filter change and everything good.

However, the rattle noise is still present. It...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-16-2017, 06:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,302
Posted By Lion Heart
Hi guys! Ok, so following up on this... ...

Hi guys!

Ok, so following up on this...

I mnaged to get the car on a ramp, went underneath with the engine running and the high pitched noise definitely seemed to be coming from the bottom of...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-01-2017, 07:22 AM
Replies: 444
Views: 239,976
Posted By Lion Heart
Does it make a differnce to the process if you...

Does it make a differnce to the process if you have air suspension???
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-21-2017, 08:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,302
Posted By Lion Heart
Hey guys! Sorry for the delay but a mad...

Hey guys!

Sorry for the delay but a mad couple of days with work etc.

Ok, update on this...

I listened very carefully again first in the boot for the air suspension compressor - zero noise...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-21-2017, 08:45 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,400
Posted By Lion Heart
Hey LVP Thanks for that link - very...

Hey LVP

Thanks for that link - very interesting!!! I check out the videos you made of the rattle noise in your engine - seems very similar to mine. Also noted that a couple of other people added...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-19-2017, 05:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 13,327
Posted By Lion Heart
Very interesting post guys!!! I have a...

Very interesting post guys!!!

I have a rattle issue and hoping for some expertise to help me diagnose...

I have a 4.8is 120k miles. There is a definite rattle that sounds like it's coming...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-19-2017, 05:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,400
Posted By Lion Heart
Good point. Yes, I am thinking maybe not cam...

Good point. Yes, I am thinking maybe not cam chain followers because there is no rattle on cold start.

I have some experience of cam chain follower issues with Audi's, and on those because there...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-19-2017, 03:46 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,400
Posted By Lion Heart
Yes, I found a video on youtube showing the...

Yes, I found a video on youtube showing the timing chain replacement. Definitely a lot of strip down work, but didn't look 'too' bad I guess.

Noted the cam locking tool, which I would assume could...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-18-2017, 05:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,302
Posted By Lion Heart
If it was the fuel pump wouldn't you be able to...

If it was the fuel pump wouldn't you be able to hear it inside the car as it's located under the rear setas?

If you close the door you don't really ear it anymore...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-18-2017, 04:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,400
Posted By Lion Heart
I bought it from a main dealer who had taken it...

I bought it from a main dealer who had taken it in part ex and was clearing it. It had been part ex'd in against a brand new car.

Has full sservice hisotry etc so not a dubious car. Just need to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-18-2017, 04:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,302
Posted By Lion Heart
If it is the fuel pump drawing too much power,...

If it is the fuel pump drawing too much power, would that mean a new fuel pump needed?

Are they big money??
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-18-2017, 10:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,400
Posted By Lion Heart
Really, why would they rattle???

Really, why would they rattle???
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-18-2017, 10:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,302
Posted By Lion Heart
Pretty sure that won't be it. Just used the...

Pretty sure that won't be it. Just used the window switch as an example. The noise changes whenever you do anything electrically orientated.

It's as though something is taking a charge and making...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-18-2017, 09:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,400
Posted By Lion Heart
Rattling noise from top end (4.8is) - help appreciated :-)

Hi guys

Trying to diagnose a couple of issues with my new 4.8is.

There is a rattling noise from the engine. Definitely sounds like it's coming from the top end. More noticeable on the nearside,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-18-2017, 08:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,302
Posted By Lion Heart
Strange High Pitch noise seems to be coming from rear (4.8is) - any idea's???

Hi guys

Recently picked up a 4.8is!!!

It has a couple of niggles which I need to iron out, which is not an issue as bought it quite cheaply and will be a cracker once done.

My first issue is...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-26-2015, 11:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,795
Posted By Lion Heart
Hi there nope, not Richard... Ok,...

Hi there

nope, not Richard...

Ok, that's good. I read somewhere they need to be coded. Seems a simple reset should get me sorted.

I just ordered the C110 diagnostic reader from eBay (£36)...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-26-2015, 09:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,795
Posted By Lion Heart
Ok guys... I could not find a used clock...

Ok guys...

I could not find a used clock spring that matched my part number so had to buy a new one from BMW...

Installed it. Made a boo-boo in that one of the two cables in the back of the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-17-2015, 06:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,795
Posted By Lion Heart
Hey Gurjit When you fitted the wheel from...

Hey Gurjit

When you fitted the wheel from another car, did you also change the clockspring??
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-17-2015, 06:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,795
Posted By Lion Heart
Clicking

Hi there

Thanks for that!

The clicking is a plasticky sounding clicking coming from the airbag region of the steering wheel...

Oddly it clicks when you pass either side of dead centre, but...
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