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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-26-2017, 08:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,997
Posted By 4.8iS Le Mans_NZ
Used one of those "Renovator" style vibrating...

Used one of those "Renovator" style vibrating tools with a plastic-cutting blade on mine...good firm hand control is required during the surgery, but it was pretty easy - like a knife thru butter in...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 06-19-2017, 06:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,665
Posted By 4.8iS Le Mans_NZ
Just a follow-up: Scan showed fault codes for...

Just a follow-up:
Scan showed fault codes for both front wheel speed sensor gaps and steering angle sensor.
Removed, cleaned and refitted both front wheel speed sensors (found very dirty) - no more...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 06-18-2017, 04:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,665
Posted By 4.8iS Le Mans_NZ
Glad to hear this resolved your issue. If you...

Glad to hear this resolved your issue.
If you don't mind me tagging onto this thread, I'm looking after a friend's 2005 X3 at the moment and his car has a similar issue.
Lights are off when car...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-22-2017, 08:50 PM
Replies: 227
Views: 48,566
Posted By 4.8iS Le Mans_NZ
Sorry to say that I've sold my '04 4.8is,...

Sorry to say that I've sold my '04 4.8is, LE56501.
A buyer came along with a wad of cash that I couldn't refuse - she's gone to a good home (another BMW family).
This still leaves me with 3 BMW's...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-22-2017, 08:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,488
Posted By 4.8iS Le Mans_NZ
I order most of my parts from Pelican and use the...

I order most of my parts from Pelican and use the USPS (standard shipping rate) that they provide (not UPS). Have done so for years now using this method and to date, every shipment has arrived on my...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-18-2016, 02:40 PM
Replies: 1,144
Views: 278,130
Posted By 4.8iS Le Mans_NZ
Just passed thru 174,000 km (108k miles) on the...

Just passed thru 174,000 km (108k miles) on the 4.8is.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-15-2016, 03:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,952
Posted By 4.8iS Le Mans_NZ
Yep, did the Part 2 mod on mine in about 30...

Yep, did the Part 2 mod on mine in about 30 minutes.
Pano roof is now all good and personally I don't need the rear section to tilt, so it will stay this way!

I found that the best tool for...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-09-2016, 03:39 AM
Replies: 227
Views: 48,566
Posted By 4.8iS Le Mans_NZ
ahh, therein lies the problem - I just realised I...

ahh, therein lies the problem - I just realised I made a typo when supplying my VIN. It should read LE56501.
My apologies.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-08-2016, 07:33 PM
Replies: 227
Views: 48,566
Posted By 4.8iS Le Mans_NZ
I see you have mine listed as Black interior but...

I see you have mine listed as Black interior but it's a Creme beige.
Cheers
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-08-2016, 04:09 PM
Replies: 227
Views: 48,566
Posted By 4.8iS Le Mans_NZ
Not affiliated, and to my knowledge the owner is...

Not affiliated, and to my knowledge the owner is not a forum member, but LE56776 is currently for sale here in NZ.
BMW X5 4.8is 2004 | Trade Me...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-06-2016, 02:53 PM
Replies: 227
Views: 48,566
Posted By 4.8iS Le Mans_NZ
FYI, the production VIN range for the RHD 4.8is...

FYI, the production VIN range for the RHD 4.8is is LE56000 (Nov 2003) thru LE57733 (Sep 2006).
1733 units built.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-06-2016, 02:42 PM
Replies: 227
Views: 48,566
Posted By 4.8iS Le Mans_NZ
LE56051 Thanks for doing this...you're a...

LE56051

Thanks for doing this...you're a legend!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-30-2016, 05:37 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 44,836
Posted By 4.8iS Le Mans_NZ
No US left-coasters registered there? Would...

No US left-coasters registered there?

Would be good to see one for the 4.8is too.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-28-2016, 08:02 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 13,885
Posted By 4.8iS Le Mans_NZ
Just to follow up on this open question - my...

Just to follow up on this open question - my alternator died not long after posting the above.
Battery was deemed good and the new alternator seems to have solved all the SLS issues.
Cheers.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-17-2016, 04:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,217
Posted By 4.8iS Le Mans_NZ
Have new belts and tensioner pulleys for my truck...

Have new belts and tensioner pulleys for my truck already, but thanks for the info on repacking the tensioner pulley bearings.
Is there a specific grease grade to use, given the high temperatures...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-07-2016, 10:51 PM
Replies: 17,763
Views: 4,177,274
Posted By 4.8iS Le Mans_NZ
Here you go: ...

Here you go:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXpDcy8C56Y
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqmmFf9gARM
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-06-2016, 08:56 PM
Replies: 1,237
Views: 1,315,714
Posted By 4.8iS Le Mans_NZ
Successfully completed this mod yesterday -...

Successfully completed this mod yesterday - sunroof now good in all modes (except rear panel vent).
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-06-2016, 05:05 PM
Replies: 17,763
Views: 4,177,274
Posted By 4.8iS Le Mans_NZ
Yesterday I completed the DIY fix for the...

Yesterday I completed the DIY fix for the panorama sunroof on the 4.8is - rear panel deactivation.
Such a simple and no-cost mod to do, it's great to have a functional sunroof (minus rear panel...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-30-2016, 05:19 PM
Replies: 1,237
Views: 1,315,714
Posted By 4.8iS Le Mans_NZ
- New alternator installed last week, which seems...

- New alternator installed last week, which seems to have eliminated (for now) the previously persistent 'SELF LEVEL SUSP INACTIVE' message.
- Occasionally getting similar tranny symptoms to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-02-2016, 08:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,763
Posted By 4.8iS Le Mans_NZ
Very useful link - thanks for posting. Will...

Very useful link - thanks for posting.
Will file this one for future reference.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-06-2016, 04:19 PM
Replies: 17,763
Views: 4,177,274
Posted By 4.8iS Le Mans_NZ
Beautiful 4.6is. All you need to do is paint...

Beautiful 4.6is.
All you need to do is paint the lid of the roofbox, in matching Estoril!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-04-2016, 07:33 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,846
Posted By 4.8iS Le Mans_NZ
My initial thought was maybe it dropped a swirl...

My initial thought was maybe it dropped a swirl flap, but if all is good again now, this is unlikely.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-31-2016, 05:55 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 13,885
Posted By 4.8iS Le Mans_NZ
Interesting that the fault was traced to a bad...

Interesting that the fault was traced to a bad alternator.
I've got the same 'SLS inactive' message issue, but no leaking/sagging air springs.
I've suspected low battery voltage may be the culprit...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-31-2016, 05:27 PM
Replies: 1,237
Views: 1,315,714
Posted By 4.8iS Le Mans_NZ
Castrol Edge 5W-40. Smoking only started after...

Castrol Edge 5W-40.
Smoking only started after I changed the oil and put in Castrol Edge 5W-30, as recommended by BMW.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-25-2016, 05:10 PM
Replies: 1,237
Views: 1,315,714
Posted By 4.8iS Le Mans_NZ
My 4.8is (170,000 km) uses about a litre of oil...

My 4.8is (170,000 km) uses about a litre of oil per 1,000 kms, which I'm told is par for the course with these engines.
It no longer smokes after prolonged idle since I switched oil grades, but I do...
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