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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-28-2026, 08:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 990
Posted By Spartan
No the inner definitely. Early ones compared to...

No the inner definitely. Early ones compared to my 2006 had a completely different earthing system. Probably way to late, but it's just FYI now anyway. I find my car is just playing with me when I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-19-2026, 07:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 990
Posted By Spartan
Late entry, sorry for that. I have 2006 and got a...

Late entry, sorry for that. I have 2006 and got a pristine set from a 2003. They are not compatible. The electrical design is different as regards to earthing and globe fitting. It was two years ago...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-02-2024, 12:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,184
Posted By Spartan
Some really damn good points there "F6S", I do...

Some really damn good points there "F6S", I do have two bent wheel pins and that is from using one only each time. You are right about catching the dust shield to :iagree:


I will head off to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-02-2024, 12:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,184
Posted By Spartan
It's just my opinion, but if studs were weaker,...

It's just my opinion, but if studs were weaker, the "R" Series Mack truck I used to drive cross country in the Australian Army must have been in a league of its own :dunno:. I don't see that...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-27-2024, 04:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,184
Posted By Spartan
Changing from Lug bolt to wheels stud and nuts

Hi everyone,


Well as the title says, I am getting to old to be chasing wheels around and decided that wheel studs might be a better option for me, especially with those phat arse rear ends on...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-18-2024, 03:00 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,688
Posted By Spartan
My 08/06 has 17mm head with the separate bolt to...

My 08/06 has 17mm head with the separate bolt to the conical washer. It makes a difference when compared to the wife's Merc C Class. It does not have this feature and even if taken to torque settings...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-17-2024, 06:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,718
Posted By Spartan
No mate, even the BMW dealer is having trouble...

No mate, even the BMW dealer is having trouble with this one. I tried a Melbourne specialist in E53's and he said my only chance is if he gets one with the right side of the bar that is destroyed, he...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-17-2024, 04:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,718
Posted By Spartan
Nice find mate, these are Rear mounts though ;) ...

Nice find mate, these are Rear mounts though ;)


My front is definitely plastic welded to the bar and a single piece holds both left sensors.


It shows up on OEM parts front bumper but not as...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-17-2024, 04:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,901
Posted By Spartan
OK, seems like a doable task then. Is...

OK, seems like a doable task then.


Is the filter hard to change and those internal rubber seals on the valve body (bridge seal, jump seals and mechatronic seal)?

Any particular place that...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-17-2024, 12:11 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,901
Posted By Spartan
No, you are right Wayne...I was under it...

No, you are right Wayne...I was under it yesterday looking at :mantis: before I do some insane thing involving a box of matches, a quiet place and an X5...

I considered the possibility of the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-16-2024, 09:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,718
Posted By Spartan
Sorry for the long delay, left for China on the...

Sorry for the long delay, left for China on the 19th and my VPN which was all set up as per their hour long tech session failed on day one. I did get a VPN from my Canadian friend in Chongqing, a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-16-2024, 08:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,901
Posted By Spartan
I'll be interested to see how the Valvoline...

I'll be interested to see how the Valvoline Dexron VI does in terms of transmission performance. There is so much hype about using BMW oils, only to find out that it is rebadged brand names we...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-17-2024, 10:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,718
Posted By Spartan
If it was only that,:banghead: I would not be...

If it was only that,:banghead: I would not be concerned.


Like you I am sure I could figure a way to make it sit back out there.


My problem is the break of the outer, it allows a torrent of...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-17-2024, 09:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,718
Posted By Spartan
2006 front left PDC sensor replacement.

I have all new sensors and a new module for the PDC to fit. It is simple enough by the video I have watched.


My problem comes from a white car park ratbag who tried to cut the corner and instead...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-17-2024, 04:47 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,623
Posted By Spartan
It does have that capability, but being able to...

It does have that capability, but being able to drive and see without having an accident, is like juggling with your ol fella and five balls. :wow:


There was one thing that I did do and whether...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-16-2024, 10:53 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,623
Posted By Spartan
Well, after a month of flawless smooth driving,...

Well, after a month of flawless smooth driving, the day I really needed the POS, I went all of 400 mtr onto the expressway. Then it turned to the same shit once more. I drove towards the first exit...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-16-2023, 07:28 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,623
Posted By Spartan
I have not started yet, still waiting on parts to...

I have not started yet, still waiting on parts to arrive..I guess the Xmas parcel rush this year is big and Aus Post decided to cut down deliveries to every other day. We are not sure which every...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-15-2023, 02:28 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,623
Posted By Spartan
Sound idea my good friend. I am getting tired of...

Sound idea my good friend. I am getting tired of taking this sucker apart :yikes:. I have done all the vacuum hoses and the intake seals less than 200km ago, I'll get new seals again, be my luck to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-12-2023, 11:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,136
Posted By Spartan
I asked this question a while back. The guys were...

I asked this question a while back. The guys were all very helpful and I got to 95% with the forums help, then it was stuck. I went onto YT and searched every video on or about removing the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-12-2023, 11:10 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,796
Posted By Spartan
Thank you for your kind assistance. This will be...

Thank you for your kind assistance. This will be very beneficial when I am covered in diesel and only need to destroy a couple of pages instead of a whole book.
Jeff :thumbup:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-12-2023, 10:56 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,655
Posted By Spartan
Sorry I am so slow, takes time from Aus to get...

Sorry I am so slow, takes time from Aus to get there :rofl:.


As I have the 710 it first upgraded the software. That made the manual redundant as everything was different. It still had the same...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-12-2023, 09:27 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,623
Posted By Spartan
I have deep sockets, are these deeper than the...

I have deep sockets, are these deeper than the normal over the counter deep type?



Yes, the recommended grease is Ceramic as most other stuff seems to seal and harden. I have read up on the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-12-2023, 08:17 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,623
Posted By Spartan
Well Wayne, I don't know about younger eyes, but...

Well Wayne, I don't know about younger eyes, but phone cameras are damn useful. Especially when they are four lenses to do all sort of jiggery pokery :wow:


I finally got a day where I could...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-08-2023, 06:13 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,655
Posted By Spartan
I bought the NT710 after it was suggested tho get...

I bought the NT710 after it was suggested tho get the NT510. Why?


Bigger screen, older eyes and wifi that connects t either the home or my mobile hotspot. I also cut a deal with the eBay seller...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-08-2023, 05:53 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,623
Posted By Spartan
Mate, your images are all showing service...

Mate, your images are all showing service unavailable. Even some of the earlier pictures are now doing this to, but only the controller related ones.


In words I used on the desert sands..."WTF,...
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