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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-19-2022, 04:57 AM
Replies: 975
Views: 213,989
Posted By ZAX5
Hi, Does the 5 spd manual from the Diesel work...

Hi,
Does the 5 spd manual from the Diesel work in the V8?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-19-2022, 04:37 AM
Replies: 975
Views: 213,989
Posted By ZAX5
Hi, Could anyone tell me the manufacturer of...

Hi,
Could anyone tell me the manufacturer of the manual 5 or six speed and the part number.
I am in the process of converting the auto to a manual.


Thanks
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-08-2021, 05:31 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 11,686
Posted By ZAX5
Driving down the hill slowly, I put on brakes to...

Driving down the hill slowly, I put on brakes to slow down at the bottom, and a cyclic grinding noise came from under the middle of the car.
I suspect it might be a transfer case.


Any Ideas?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-10-2021, 01:44 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 11,686
Posted By ZAX5
Agrred, I bought this one from a second hand car...

Agrred, I bought this one from a second hand car dealer.
He mentioned that cars come to his sales lot to die.
Becase if they arent sold there they are scrapped.


I has been fun fixing it, and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-04-2021, 04:03 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 11,686
Posted By ZAX5
Mechnic had a look

I drove the car to the mechnic I prefer using, that was a 1200 mile round trip.
Was paid for by work as I was doing a contract near to the mechanic.
He found a few issues
1. Front suspension. Bent...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-04-2021, 03:49 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 11,686
Posted By ZAX5
Also did a gearbox oil change. Used the ATF 6...

Also did a gearbox oil change.
Used the ATF 6 stuff after reading all over the place on what to use.
Is has about 1400 miles since replacing the oil in the gearbox and all seems well.


Does...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-04-2021, 02:54 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 11,686
Posted By ZAX5
The mis-fire on the pistons was also sorted. ...

The mis-fire on the pistons was also sorted.
INPA had the error on piston 8.


Went through the spark plugs, Piston 4 had a non standard plug isntalled,
I measured the resistance, and the non...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-04-2021, 02:47 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 11,686
Posted By ZAX5
There seems to some vibration when accelerating,...

There seems to some vibration when accelerating, but I suspect a spark plug coil or something along that line.
Will connect the laptop and see what is happening.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-04-2021, 02:46 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 11,686
Posted By ZAX5
The gearbox error pops up every now and then, but...

The gearbox error pops up every now and then, but that is the selector switch.
Switch the car off, go in and out of park once or twice and the error is gone.
So oneday I might open it up and repair...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-04-2021, 02:44 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 11,686
Posted By ZAX5
So, another long stint of being busy. Got the...

So, another long stint of being busy.
Got the tape deck working.
Ended up the little motor that does the play selection needed some oil on the spindle.
Use sewing machine oil.
Now I can play...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-04-2020, 09:07 AM
Replies: 16,618
Views: 2,350,530
Posted By ZAX5
Repaired the alternator for 26 dollars And...

Repaired the alternator for 26 dollars

And went for a drive after 2 years of the X5 sitting in the workshop
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-04-2020, 08:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 584
Posted By ZAX5
So now it is fixed

The total cost in parts was the regulator at about 26 dollars from a Bosch dealer

Item IB200

The time whit splitting the casing probably an hour, but if only the regulator is changed then only...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-04-2020, 08:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 584
Posted By ZAX5
Interesting desing

The alternator seems to have an induced field to activate the rotor

With this the unit does not need brushes, and so one less wear part

Brilliant design

If you do split the casing you need...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-04-2020, 08:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 584
Posted By ZAX5
Steps to follow

So the first step is to remove the pulley
Then take the four bolts out and the one nut on the positive terminal

This allows the black cover to be popped off, the silicone was old and so it popped...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-04-2020, 08:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 584
Posted By ZAX5
Some photos

First of all,

It was an easy job after all.

The parts where easy to find
The regulator cost about 26 Dollars. Bosch number IB200
The bearings are a 6203 and B17-99D (17x52x17)

The bearing...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-04-2020, 08:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 584
Posted By ZAX5
Alternator Repair AL0734X

Hi,

The 2003 X5 4.4l has the Bosch alternator
A water cooled wonder on engineering.

But they do go faulty at times, and the one in my car has been showing signs of doing so.

So I decided to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-04-2020, 08:34 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 11,686
Posted By ZAX5
Repaired the Alternator

Hi,

Had a chance to repair the alternator.
I will make a new page for this with photos.

Now the battery us being charged at 14 volts when the engine is running around 1500 rpm

...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-03-2020, 12:31 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 11,686
Posted By ZAX5
After many a year, workshop built, house built ...

After many a year, workshop built, house built


Got to working on the X5 again


Sprayed the bonnet, and front wheel arches
polished the head lamp lenses on a buffing machine
Rebuilding the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-05-2017, 02:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,620
Posted By ZAX5
My X5 has also developed the same problem on the...

My X5 has also developed the same problem on the same cylinder,
So will be following this thread closely
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-29-2017, 01:24 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 11,686
Posted By ZAX5
Next instalment

Removed the exhaust system

Cut apart the cats, removed the innards, and welded it all together.

The innards are a littke melted
And the INPA shows an inbalance
So am going to swap injectors...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-26-2017, 12:51 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 11,686
Posted By ZAX5
So, herewith an update Got a new viscous fan....

So, herewith an update
Got a new viscous fan. Does work as the temp going up the hill stays at about 88dC

Had an error of cylinder three being switched off.
Swapped spark plugs, and coil ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-16-2017, 03:04 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 11,686
Posted By ZAX5
Good evening all, And so continues the saga...

Good evening all,

And so continues the saga of the X5.

The thermostat isnt working. Keeps full open all the time.
The temp was 75C when driving along the freeway.

The front wheel bearing...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-12-2017, 08:21 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 11,686
Posted By ZAX5
Torque settings

Hi, thanks, will have a look.
Will then check the readings on the knock sensors again.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-11-2017, 09:57 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 11,686
Posted By ZAX5
So now that I am getting the car sorted, the...

So now that I am getting the car sorted, the memory slowly comes back as to what needs doing

Does Anyone know what the torque setting should be for the knock sensors under the inlet manifold.
I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-11-2017, 06:45 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 11,686
Posted By ZAX5
So..... It has been a few months Was going...

So.....
It has been a few months
Was going to sell it as there are to many projects
The battery went dead and I was busy building a workshop.
So bought a new battery and installed it.
After...
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