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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-06-2026, 08:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 853
Posted By AUSBMX
Finally found some time to pull the injectors and...

Finally found some time to pull the injectors and remove the nozzles/ pin/ shims / springs etc for an ultrasonic bath in 99% IPA for about 30 minutes each, followed by soaking in diesel before...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-04-2026, 06:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 853
Posted By AUSBMX
Could you point me in the direction of a...

Could you point me in the direction of a tutorial/guide? What special tools do you recommend?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-03-2026, 07:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 853
Posted By AUSBMX
Thanks mate. I think that will be the plan (new...

Thanks mate. I think that will be the plan (new are $500+ here), I'll pull both injectors and unscrew the tips and clean the nozzle / valve / spring etc in the ultrasonic cleaner. Seems to be a few...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-02-2026, 11:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 853
Posted By AUSBMX
2004 BMW E53 3.0d M57 - Rough idle & cleaning injectors

Hi all,

Has anyone had much success pulling apart and cleaning the Bosch 131 in the E53 M57 engine? Solenoid type, not piezo.

I just bought a 2004 E53 3.0d (M57), with about 192k km and a rough...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 01-20-2024, 07:21 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,177
Posted By AUSBMX
Hey mate - yeah not coming from the hose...

Hey mate - yeah not coming from the hose connection area (I'd already replaced that o-ring at some point anyway, probably when I changed out the thermostat or water pump).

It's somewhere on that...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-20-2024, 05:17 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,774
Posted By AUSBMX
Just updating as I made a post over on the E83...

Just updating as I made a post over on the E83 forum about opinions on NRF vs Mahle radiators (https://xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/x3-e83-forum/115619-3-0d-2005-e83-radiator-nrf-vs-mahle.html).
...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 01-20-2024, 01:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,177
Posted By AUSBMX
3.0D 2005 E83 Radiator NRF vs Mahle

Hi all,

I've got a very slight weep from the RH side radiator tank (only ~ 100 ml every few weeks or so), I'm pretty confident it's the RH tank connection to the radiator core and not the o-rings...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-10-2023, 05:20 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,774
Posted By AUSBMX
I'm back! I replaced the Valve Cover Gasket...

I'm back! I replaced the Valve Cover Gasket today, and it was definitely well overdue, I really had to pry out individual pieces on the central section around the injectors and intake ports - it was...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-16-2023, 12:18 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,774
Posted By AUSBMX
That is a good deal. Best I've found is with a...

That is a good deal. Best I've found is with a Hitachi controller and the Beru glow plugs (and some new Elring intake seals, probably better than the sketchy ebay ones I got with the swirlflap blanks...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-15-2023, 10:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,774
Posted By AUSBMX
Appreciate the input guys, and great idea setting...

Appreciate the input guys, and great idea setting the torque wrench to just below failure torque.

Bought the injector copper washers. Any tips on fishing them out if they don't come out with the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-15-2023, 07:21 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,774
Posted By AUSBMX
Good tip. I was hoping to leave the glow plugs...

Good tip. I was hoping to leave the glow plugs from hearing too many stories of people snapping them, they have been dead since I have owned the vehicle. Not sure of the risk vs. reward on that one -...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-15-2023, 06:39 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,774
Posted By AUSBMX
Thanks - I bought the one you recommended. ...

Thanks - I bought the one you recommended.

Another positive note, I checked the turbo compressor turbine, and seems to be no axial play and spins nicely.

I've currently got a bunch of...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-14-2023, 07:56 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,774
Posted By AUSBMX
Thanks Clavurion - you're an incredible resource...

Thanks Clavurion - you're an incredible resource with these cars!

I have a tube of Threebond (Same company as Drei Bond?) 1211 which is roughly equivalent.

Yeah good call on the coolant...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-14-2023, 06:50 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,774
Posted By AUSBMX
I'm actually flying to Germany at the end of the...

I'm actually flying to Germany at the end of the week for a friends wedding, so I'm just going to order all the parts over there, much cheaper than Australia.

So far I've got:
1. New intake...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-14-2023, 06:05 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,774
Posted By AUSBMX
Thanks mate, very helpful. I'm thinking the most...

Thanks mate, very helpful. I'm thinking the most likely cause is the cam cover gasket like you said, don't believe it has ever been changed, at least not since I've owned it. Would this also cause...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-13-2023, 06:59 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,774
Posted By AUSBMX
M57 3.0d - oil everywhere and lots of white smoke

Hi all,

Just broke down on the side of the road:

10 minutes into driving home (after a great day dirt biking!) with a small trailer and dirt bike on the back - I noticed a possible small...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-18-2022, 01:31 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,490
Posted By AUSBMX
Good reminder to post an update! It turns...

Good reminder to post an update!

It turns out my issue was the low pressure fuel pump intermittently failing - diagnosed by just hitting it with a socket extension (you can -just- access it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-31-2021, 02:16 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,490
Posted By AUSBMX
Okay I'm back, turns out the ignition switch...

Okay I'm back, turns out the ignition switch didn't solve all the problems - although there isn't any weird communication errrors anymore in the fault codes, so thats a bonus.

I'm certain the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-18-2021, 12:56 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,490
Posted By AUSBMX
Might be a bit premature, but I changed over the...

Might be a bit premature, but I changed over the ignition switch today (as that kept coming up when searching about weird electrical issues, however the common visor test type stuff I didn't have),...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-14-2021, 01:46 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,490
Posted By AUSBMX
Good news! I managed to get it to fail again....

Good news! I managed to get it to fail again. Quite interesting series of events.

Tried a number of times sitting in the driveway and it always started. Took it for a 10 minute drive, and no...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-13-2021, 09:18 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,490
Posted By AUSBMX
That's the one above the fuse box right? Need to...

That's the one above the fuse box right? Need to remove glovebox for access. I haven't checked that yet - but I could definitely hear it clicking when I was using the prime fuel pump function in...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-13-2021, 08:35 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 16,845
Posted By AUSBMX
Ahhh damn! If you don't mind, can you remember...

Ahhh damn! If you don't mind, can you remember all the things you changed/tried to resolve it? I get the feeling that it is likely electrical/ECU related too.

Next on my list are probably:
1: New...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-13-2021, 07:41 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,490
Posted By AUSBMX
Only using the diagnostic rail pressure, and I...

Only using the diagnostic rail pressure, and I guess by pulling the feed line (clear tube) to the HPFP and it squirted out at a... reasonable pace. I actually just ordered an analogue pressure gauge...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-13-2021, 12:47 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,490
Posted By AUSBMX
e53 M57 3.0d 2006 intermittent starting

Hi all,

Hopefully someone can lend some ideas here - I've done a lot of googling/code reading but getting stuck - essentially the car will intermittently crank but not start. It's my mums car,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-12-2021, 03:41 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 16,845
Posted By AUSBMX
Hey Kshamm - did you ever get to the bottom of...

Hey Kshamm - did you ever get to the bottom of this? I've essentially got the same problem and it's sending me a little crazy.
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