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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-29-2020, 03:11 AM
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Posted By slatanik
Good idea! I can give it a go. Do you have a...

Good idea! I can give it a go.
Do you have a link on this site for your DIY method?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-29-2020, 12:57 AM
Replies: 16,586
Views: 2,322,463
Posted By slatanik
Smile Just replaced the expansion tank coolant hose. ...

Just replaced the expansion tank coolant hose.
Quick and painless 10 minute job.
I used a little red grease for plastic on the o rings.
Almost every part is new now in the coolant system :...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-12-2019, 03:11 AM
Replies: 16,586
Views: 2,322,463
Posted By slatanik
Replaced gasket between engine and...

Replaced gasket between engine and transmission[the one with the coolant]
Replaced oil cooler block under the car.
Replaced mass air flow sensor.
Now the truck goes like a sports car......
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-16-2019, 02:23 PM
Replies: 16,586
Views: 2,322,463
Posted By slatanik
Replaced front brake discs,pads,done wheel...

Replaced front brake discs,pads,done wheel alignment,balanced front wheels.
Previous owner used some cheap pads...the pads burned the discs,made them blue.
They over heated so bad that became...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-27-2018, 02:39 PM
Replies: 16,586
Views: 2,322,463
Posted By slatanik
Just found another thing to worry about on my...

Just found another thing to worry about on my beast...
Is Saturday here already(New Zealand)
Now is too early,but in 2 hours i will start jacking up the beast and replace the oil in the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-27-2018, 07:19 AM
Replies: 16,586
Views: 2,322,463
Posted By slatanik
The mileage mentioned above is correct. I have...

The mileage mentioned above is correct.
I have 128000 km reading on the dash.
But there were another two problems caused by the previous owner.
1. partially stripped thread in the expansion tank's...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-27-2018, 03:38 AM
Replies: 16,586
Views: 2,322,463
Posted By slatanik
Replaced the dreadful coolant expansion tank,tank...

Replaced the dreadful coolant expansion tank,tank cap,vent plug,and fixed the transmission cooler leak.
finally i have a perfectly working car.
The car was a company car before,used and abused by...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-17-2018, 12:12 AM
Replies: 16,586
Views: 2,322,463
Posted By slatanik
Very nice job! Looks like a new car's engine bay....

Very nice job! Looks like a new car's engine bay.
You just motivated me to do my one next weekend!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-14-2018, 01:30 AM
Replies: 16,586
Views: 2,322,463
Posted By slatanik
Sorry my mistake! Yes is the bleeder valve on...

Sorry my mistake!
Yes is the bleeder valve on the expansion tank.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-14-2018, 12:55 AM
Replies: 16,586
Views: 2,322,463
Posted By slatanik
Coolant expansion tank vent bolt

A couple of weeks ago the notorious vent plug started leaking coolant.
My mechanic spotted the leak from the middle of the bolt.
He plugged it with a screw for plastic trims.
Today warning in the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-09-2018, 03:27 AM
Replies: 16,586
Views: 2,322,463
Posted By slatanik
Replaced the viscous fan impeller. The old one...

Replaced the viscous fan impeller.
The old one had one wing broken and spinning unbalanced,caused a weird vibration.Could have done damage to the bearings too on the long run.
My beast is silky...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-16-2018, 01:28 AM
Replies: 16,586
Views: 2,322,463
Posted By slatanik
A proper after market head unit is approx $400 ...

A proper after market head unit is approx $400
I've done my homework already about it.
I ended up buying a $30 Bluetooth/fm plug in gadget which transforms the bluetooth signal to fm frequency...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-13-2018, 01:26 AM
Replies: 16,586
Views: 2,322,463
Posted By slatanik
Hi everyone! This is my first post on this...

Hi everyone!
This is my first post on this forum.
Re glued the "sound proofing/water proofing liners in the rear passenger doors.
The rear foot wells were flooded after a heavy rain,checked here...
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