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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-02-2017, 06:13 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 914
Posted By X5UK88
Added videos: https://youtu.be/oEaLK5Vfpu8 ...

Added videos:

https://youtu.be/oEaLK5Vfpu8

https://youtu.be/9pEeGLzAXpM

https://youtu.be/-1gcb0ODPiI

I have a gut feeling it isn't chain guides and it's something probably more serious.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-01-2017, 02:25 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 914
Posted By X5UK88
Is my 4.6is ready to give up..

I noticed today, my 4.6 has developed a worrying sound, I haven't got a video yet.

It is only under load, low revs, if I go to floor it at say 1500rpm ish, I hear a few worrying click/taps, it is...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-03-2017, 03:54 PM
Replies: 17,692
Views: 3,861,909
Posted By X5UK88
Sounds perfect! Just how I want mine.

Sounds perfect! Just how I want mine.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-02-2017, 05:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,413
Posted By X5UK88
Little update to this, we had the coolant cap off...

Little update to this, we had the coolant cap off this evening and we're trying to investigate these small bubbles, the car will bubble when revved but there is zero bubbles no matter how hard you...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-02-2017, 09:12 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,413
Posted By X5UK88
Thanks, I will buy one of those and see how I get...

Thanks, I will buy one of those and see how I get on.

It's just really strange as the expansion tank behaves the same as my E60, it sprays water in from the small pipe and when revved it sprays in...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-02-2017, 02:06 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,413
Posted By X5UK88
Here is a pic that catches coolant colour without...

Here is a pic that catches coolant colour without shadow/poor picture and without me sticking oily finger in.

http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa424/styles44/IMG_2473.png

Does this still...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-02-2017, 01:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,413
Posted By X5UK88
Nope, I haven't done the valley pan gasket yet. ...

Nope, I haven't done the valley pan gasket yet.

Sorry to sound dumb, but what looks wrong with the coolant? Does it look like it's just old or like it needs flushing? Or like it's mixing?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-02-2017, 01:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,413
Posted By X5UK88
The sweet smell literally lasts a minute, id have...

The sweet smell literally lasts a minute, id have though if it was a bad HG it would be all the time.

Really strange as it's never overheated or done anything out of the ordinary.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-01-2017, 04:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,413
Posted By X5UK88
The specialist that replaced the expansion tank...

The specialist that replaced the expansion tank and some other bits changed the coolant afterwards I believe, they used red coolant, whether this is correct I don't know..

However I doubt they...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-01-2017, 03:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,413
Posted By X5UK88
Am I worrying about nothing..

I've started to notice my 4.6is is using a very small amount of coolant.

When first started I get a sweet fuel smell, I can't say it smells anything like burning coolant, but anyhow worth...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-01-2017, 03:32 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 34,055
Posted By X5UK88
This is exactly the same for me, absolutely fine...

This is exactly the same for me, absolutely fine until full temp.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-01-2017, 01:47 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 34,055
Posted By X5UK88
Weird that they changed it, mine says 100 dead...

Weird that they changed it, mine says 100 dead centre.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-24-2017, 03:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,730
Posted By X5UK88
There's a couple near me, a mix of diesels and...

There's a couple near me, a mix of diesels and V8. That colour is obviously more popular over here. I really like it!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-22-2017, 03:39 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,337
Posted By X5UK88
I have serious envy, I wish I could do all of...

I have serious envy, I wish I could do all of this. I'd love to be able to go this far on my 4.6.

Enjoy reading your projects!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-15-2017, 04:33 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,000
Posted By X5UK88
Super happy to finally have the job done! Making...

Super happy to finally have the job done! Making progress! Ha.

Thanks for the link, I have noticed when my secondary air pump runs at start up I hear a ticking noise, I wonder if that's related,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-15-2017, 03:44 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,000
Posted By X5UK88
So we did the rear bushes, was fairly straight...

So we did the rear bushes, was fairly straight forward with the removal/installation tool. What a difference changing them out has made, no more jerking around and banging in the rear. Safe to say...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-11-2017, 04:16 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,000
Posted By X5UK88
So this Friday we are tackling the rear subframe...

So this Friday we are tackling the rear subframe bushes, another job that needs doing that will be ticked off the list. Hopefully it will get rid of the rear end noise and bumping feeling.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-04-2017, 04:54 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,195
Posted By X5UK88
Are there any other mods that can be done to give...

Are there any other mods that can be done to give more/better sound alongside using this system?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-04-2017, 04:07 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 13,774
Posted By X5UK88
Awesome, I'll pay you to do mine when you're done...

Awesome, I'll pay you to do mine when you're done :p
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-04-2017, 04:07 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,195
Posted By X5UK88
Looking forward to hearing/seeing it!

Looking forward to hearing/seeing it!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-01-2017, 05:13 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 34,055
Posted By X5UK88
I will give that a go, mine once up to temp feels...

I will give that a go, mine once up to temp feels like I've either been rear ended or I've slammed the brakes for a split second.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-01-2017, 02:51 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 34,055
Posted By X5UK88
You say you get a rough 2-1 downshift. How rough?...

You say you get a rough 2-1 downshift. How rough? Mine is almost painful, ha. I hate coming to a stop!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-01-2017, 04:03 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,195
Posted By X5UK88
I'm trying to find it on their site but can't...

I'm trying to find it on their site but can't seem to find any exhaust systems, could you link me to it? What was the price delivered? I want something noisy for my 4.6 :D
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-29-2017, 01:45 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 13,774
Posted By X5UK88
That sucks. I must admit I worry with mine, had...

That sucks. I must admit I worry with mine, had you changed chain tensioner at any point?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-28-2017, 03:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,278
Posted By X5UK88
Yeah I guess it is a whining but it's literally...

Yeah I guess it is a whining but it's literally only when it goes to change gear, not constant. Doesn't sound great. I wondered if it may be the sound of low fluid, but then I've been told of the...
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