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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-08-2019, 12:27 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,636
Posted By V8 00USH
I tapped into the connector behind the OE dash...

I tapped into the connector behind the OE dash monitor for my IBUS connection - works flawlessly.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-31-2018, 02:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,672
Posted By V8 00USH
Hi there. Yes my issue believe it or not...

Hi there.

Yes my issue believe it or not was down to the LPG ECU losing all of it's coding and cutting injector supply off to one bank. Took me 2 weeks of hunting to figure that out. Very very...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-19-2018, 07:20 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,027
Posted By V8 00USH
M3 seats will fit straight in and work (I've done...

M3 seats will fit straight in and work (I've done it) however there's 1 wire (from memory) you'll need to change in order for the automatic steering wheel movement to function when you switch the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-06-2018, 05:17 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,134
Posted By V8 00USH
I've fitted an 88DegC thermostat without any...

I've fitted an 88DegC thermostat without any electrical sensor - temperature now sits quite happily between 95-97degrees - been like this for well over 4000 miles with zero issues.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-03-2018, 06:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,415
Posted By V8 00USH
I'm also contemplating the RWD manual route at...

I'm also contemplating the RWD manual route at some point too, I can't see it being too difficult or expensive either. Cheaper than replacing the standard box with a recon unit anyway. Be good to get...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-03-2018, 06:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 924
Posted By V8 00USH
I'm probably looking at doing this at some point...

I'm probably looking at doing this at some point perhaps this weekend as I've got alot of oil in that area and patches are left every evening. I would imagine it may help to remove the whole oil...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-01-2018, 08:04 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 40,951
Posted By V8 00USH
I have absolutely no issue with people...

I have absolutely no issue with people challenging me or providing input. That, at the end of the day is what a forum is there for.



If you had kept up with all my posts regarding...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-01-2018, 06:39 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 16,509
Posted By V8 00USH
I read your post and thought.....86 degrees is...

I read your post and thought.....86 degrees is fine for normal running....and then I read it again and realised you'd said it was at 86 degrees an hour AFTER driving. As in it had been stopped for an...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-01-2018, 05:34 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 16,509
Posted By V8 00USH
Have you got any way of monitoring the...

Have you got any way of monitoring the transmission temperature?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-01-2018, 05:13 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 40,951
Posted By V8 00USH
Which part are we looking at not being challenged...

Which part are we looking at not being challenged - there's 19 pages?



I'll rephrase that for you..."Transmissions and engines are designed to run most efficiently at a specific operating...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-31-2018, 09:46 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,063
Posted By V8 00USH
Definitely without a shadow of a doubt have the...

Definitely without a shadow of a doubt have the timing guides done now especially at that mileage. It's a ticking time bomb that will if you're unlucky take out your engine too when they go. My...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-31-2018, 09:31 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 16,509
Posted By V8 00USH
You can make the lines up yourself - piece of...

You can make the lines up yourself - piece of cake. Just work out what you need. If it's going in a similar place to where mine is I reckon you'll need 2x 90 deg for the top of the cooler and then...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-31-2018, 09:09 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 16,509
Posted By V8 00USH
Love those fittings - I never even knew they...

Love those fittings - I never even knew they existed. They would certainly make installation a breeze. If I had to do it again I would use a 16 row cooler rather than a 19 row - would make installing...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-31-2018, 06:57 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 40,951
Posted By V8 00USH
Snik - I am FULLY in agreeance with everything...

Snik - I am FULLY in agreeance with everything you've said above. Hence doing what I did and hence changing for an 88 degree coolant thermostat too at the same time as doing my chain guides recently....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-31-2018, 06:12 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 16,509
Posted By V8 00USH
I don't have some pics but I'll try and get some...

I don't have some pics but I'll try and get some next time I'm under there. Yes left factory heat exchanger in place so I didnt need to do anything coolant wise - I haven't actually blanked off ports...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-31-2018, 04:29 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 16,509
Posted By V8 00USH
It's sat literally right next to the standard...

It's sat literally right next to the standard heat exchanger.

Up until a couple of weeks ago I had the standard heat exchanger still plumbed in but one of the OE couplings failed and spat 6 litres...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-22-2018, 04:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,672
Posted By V8 00USH
What's your thinking behind this? To see if the...

What's your thinking behind this? To see if the fault follows the cam sensors and starts affecting bank 2 instead?

One thing I forgot to mention is that I unplugged both cam sensors and the rough...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-21-2018, 07:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,672
Posted By V8 00USH
Thumbs down HELP.....Post Timing Chain/Vanos Job Woes

Need some assistance if at all possible please guys - hoping someone has seen similar to my current predicament.

As most of you know I've just finished putting back together my 4.6is after a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-20-2018, 09:16 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 13,426
Posted By V8 00USH
Quick update before I head back down to the...

Quick update before I head back down to the garage to carry on with the X5.

Blanked off the secondary air system yesterday which meant the exhaust blow was removed. It was at that point I realised...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-18-2018, 11:35 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 13,426
Posted By V8 00USH
Apologies for the lack of updates people.....this...

Apologies for the lack of updates people.....this last week has been something of a roller coaster of emotions with regards to the X5.

I shall begin where I left off last week.....painting....and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-18-2018, 11:34 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 13,426
Posted By V8 00USH
Apologies for the lack of updates people.....this...

Apologies for the lack of updates people.....this last week has been something of a roller coaster of emotions with regards to the X5.

I shall begin where I left off last week.....painting....and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-12-2018, 04:30 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 13,426
Posted By V8 00USH
Little update from last night. Media blasted...

Little update from last night.

Media blasted the valve bracket which came up very well indeed.

https://i.imgur.com/BNcVU3F.jpg

Made up a quick bracket to replace the old LPG one
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-11-2018, 06:33 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 13,426
Posted By V8 00USH
So......after looking more closely at the rubber...

So......after looking more closely at the rubber seal underneath the upper guide covers I wasn't 100% happy with the way it was sat as looked squashed and misformed - I worked out that this was due...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-11-2018, 05:04 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 13,426
Posted By V8 00USH
Can't complain to be honest, never had anything...

Can't complain to be honest, never had anything fail (yet...touch wood!)- I've used them quite a bit over the past few years on various cars too without issue. They are OE suppliers too for some...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-10-2018, 11:01 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 13,426
Posted By V8 00USH
The silver ones probably have got bits of paint...

The silver ones probably have got bits of paint missing but because they are silver it's hard to spot. The black ones I've painted I haven't torqued down yet so we'll see what happens with those - no...
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