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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum Yesterday, 03:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 619
Posted By wpoll
Jeez, really? I'm overdue then. Still on factory...

Jeez, really? I'm overdue then. Still on factory CSB, engine mounts and giubos at 21 years and 300,000kms! :rofl:

(and no known issues)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-08-2026, 06:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 668
Posted By wpoll
Dang, OB - that's a sad end to your amazing ride!...

Dang, OB - that's a sad end to your amazing ride! :thud:

What's next then? ;)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-24-2026, 06:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 223
Posted By wpoll
This load tray? ...

This load tray?

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/af8AAeSwdhxn0jzz/s-l960.webp

https://www.ebay.com/itm/187040809884

It replaces the standard trunk (boot) floor panel, so if you remove it, you...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-24-2026, 05:32 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,129
Posted By wpoll
The brake fluid in my E53 is currently blue. ;) ...

The brake fluid in my E53 is currently blue. ;)

Bendix DOT4 fluid was dyed blue for many years. They have changed to the regular straw-coloured dye now - and I'm due a flush, so out with the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-13-2026, 08:20 PM
Replies: 17,752
Views: 4,133,034
Posted By wpoll
Replaced the boost pipe seals on the EGR/Intake -...

Replaced the boost pipe seals on the EGR/Intake - the old seals has become like plastic and were not really seals any more - more like spacers.

Cleaned the MAP sensor while I was in there with all...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-06-2026, 05:20 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,374
Posted By wpoll
I've always thought that too but I guess the diff...

I've always thought that too but I guess the diff itself doesn't have terribly much fluid capacity - it's full of pretty solid gears, pinions, shafts etc. ;)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-06-2026, 03:53 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,374
Posted By wpoll
For some reason, BMW say the bearing cannot be...

For some reason, BMW say the bearing cannot be changed - and the carrier ships with the bearing installed.

14 Supporting bracket 1 31537503119

GROOVED BALL BEARING
may not be replaced
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-03-2026, 11:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 934
Posted By wpoll
Might be worth changing the caliper guides and...

Might be worth changing the caliper guides and guide pins.

https://cdn.autodoc.de/thumb?id=7019424&m=0&n=0&lng=en&rev=94078047

And the manual says do NOT lube these - they should be fitted...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-02-2026, 09:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 819
Posted By wpoll
Velcro doesn't stick to rubber? :dunno: The...

Velcro doesn't stick to rubber? :dunno:

The back of the factory mats have small ssections of velcro "loop" material stitched in and the plastic do-dads on the floor have the "hooks'.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-02-2026, 08:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 819
Posted By wpoll
My (factory) mats have velcro attachements... no...

My (factory) mats have velcro attachements... no plastic "bung".

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/h0YAAOSwImRYdtyZ/s-l400.jpg
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-02-2026, 06:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 819
Posted By wpoll
These also look pretty good for ~AUD$100.. ...

These also look pretty good for ~AUD$100..

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/236913903432
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-02-2026, 03:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 819
Posted By wpoll
Lots of place in Aussie do pretty decent mats -...

Lots of place in Aussie do pretty decent mats - like these: -

https://www.fitmycar.com.au/bmw/x5/e53-suv-1999-2007/402-3-lm

and...
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-24-2026, 04:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,163
Posted By wpoll
Headlight height is easily adjustable and only...

Headlight height is easily adjustable and only takes a couple of minutes to do. Do the other drivers out there a favour and fix them now...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-21-2026, 04:46 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 823
Posted By wpoll
It's all there (all 20 parts) - it's just not all...

It's all there (all 20 parts) - it's just not all in one photo. ;)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-19-2026, 12:26 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 15,468
Posted By wpoll
Zero salt on the roads here. ;) (They...

Zero salt on the roads here. ;)

(They sometimes put CMA on major routes in the city here in the winter - but no salt).
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-19-2026, 12:07 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 15,468
Posted By wpoll
Really? 21 years and counting... ...

Really? 21 years and counting...

https://i.ibb.co/B5QZJTCT/20260719-160147.jpg (https://ibb.co/zTBRgP4P)

No special care taken... :confused:

I saw Ben's images above and was stunned by the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-18-2026, 04:53 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 8,173
Posted By wpoll
The wire looks like a cable or hose support - it...

The wire looks like a cable or hose support - it looks famliar but I can quite place it right now...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-14-2026, 04:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 606
Posted By wpoll
Unfortunately, I have seen it.... (two different...

Unfortunately, I have seen it.... (two different angles - they had a camera inside too!). :yikes:

I thought it was a 3.0i, based on the single-tip exhausts. But it's hard to watch, let alone study...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-08-2026, 06:26 AM
Replies: 17,752
Views: 4,133,034
Posted By wpoll
They become a "combined unit" when you pay a...

They become a "combined unit" when you pay a local shop to press them together. ;)
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-07-2026, 07:56 PM
Replies: 17,752
Views: 4,133,034
Posted By wpoll
Understand that - BTDT - but that's why I...

Understand that - BTDT - but that's why I commented as I did. If you don't need the old hubs and are using new hubs, already pressed into the new bearings (see X5chemist's other thread ;) ) then...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-07-2026, 03:22 PM
Replies: 17,752
Views: 4,133,034
Posted By wpoll
Do you even need to remove the hubs from the...

Do you even need to remove the hubs from the bearings, if you are replacing both the hub and the bearings...? Why bother...? :confused:

This should be a quick job - easily done in a day, with...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-06-2026, 03:36 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 8,173
Posted By wpoll
100Nm (~74ft.lbs)

100Nm (~74ft.lbs)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-05-2026, 06:26 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 13,108
Posted By wpoll
I like how they say their service is a fraction...

I like how they say their service is a fraction of the cost of a new key.

I guess 1/2 is a fraction... :bustingup
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-01-2026, 03:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,948
Posted By wpoll
Dunno what it's like with the M54 thermostat but...

Dunno what it's like with the M54 thermostat but the only way to go for the M57 is OE (or as close as you can get, i.e. verified OEM supplier). They last ~10 years, where-as some aftermarket brands...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-25-2026, 11:26 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,616
Posted By wpoll
Could also be the hot water (coolant) valve on...

Could also be the hot water (coolant) valve on the firewall not closing off the hot water on the passenger side. This is a known issue...

https://youtu.be/3E9RzgyGoBQ?si=eYVhRev41nGh17cM
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