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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-27-2026, 02:44 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 194
Posted By wpoll
And here I was thinking this was something for...

And here I was thinking this was something for the diesel drivers here... :rofl:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-15-2026, 10:27 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,297
Posted By wpoll
I usually have to opposite issue - with every...

I usually have to opposite issue - with every non-genuine DHC I've installed, the ball joint on the pull-cable is nearly impossible to get attached. It's a hard-to-reach location and takes enormous...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-15-2026, 10:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,080
Posted By wpoll
Is the alternator covered in power steering...

Is the alternator covered in power steering fluid, by any chance? If the PS reservoir or any PS hose leaks, it often takes a dump on the alternator, causing premature failure.

Although, over...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-15-2026, 08:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,080
Posted By wpoll
I'm pretty sure the IVM is only on the V8 cars,...

I'm pretty sure the IVM is only on the V8 cars, not the I6 (M54 or M57) versions.

Salty, your issue sounds like the alternator is on the way out - possibly just the rectifier/regulator module you...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-14-2026, 04:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 551
Posted By wpoll
Looks like the spring is in upside down.......

Looks like the spring is in upside down.... :confused:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-09-2026, 03:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,306
Posted By wpoll
The 2-1 slam is certainly the transmission but...

The 2-1 slam is certainly the transmission but last time I had this I coincidentally was changing the transfer case fluid and performed the oil wear adaptation reset, it cured the 2-1slam! For a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-09-2026, 04:46 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,306
Posted By wpoll
Can't be sure about the E70 but on the E53...

Can't be sure about the E70 but on the E53 clearing the oil wear is a bit more than just clearing an error. It performs new adaptations on the x-drive to account for the change in friction of the new...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-05-2026, 03:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 339
Posted By wpoll
I've found this to be more of a problem when...

I've found this to be more of a problem when parked on a slope, nose down. Nose up, the rear doors don't leak. Nose down they can/do.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-14-2026, 03:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,246
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: 21
Views: 2,070
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: 413
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: 1,767
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: 17,766
Views: 4,296,354
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: 2,193
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: 2,193
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: 1,344
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: 1,301
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: 1,301
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: 1,301
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: 1,301
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: 1,477
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: 1,194
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: 16,707
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: 16,707
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: 9,354
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...
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