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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-13-2014, 08:54 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,299
Posted By Isambard
I'm just doing my complete rear suspension at the...

I'm just doing my complete rear suspension at the moment and went with a complete Lemforder kit including the integral links, and wheel carrier ball joints.

I've also got the lower wishbone...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-13-2014, 08:46 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,299
Posted By Isambard
Lemforder yes, anyone else other than OEM no

Lemforder yes, anyone else other than OEM no
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-13-2014, 08:41 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 14,501
Posted By Isambard
See...

See http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/x5-e53-forum/80812-rear-subframe-bushes.html

...and http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/x5-e53-forum/80812-rear-subframe-bushes.html RB, see post #9...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-07-2014, 06:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 950
Posted By Isambard
Damn. And I thought it was just me getting the...

Damn. And I thought it was just me getting the special treatment. Obviously those guys are just plain old helpful and professional through and through!! :D
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-06-2014, 06:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 950
Posted By Isambard
I think you're right, as I've found their website...

I think you're right, as I've found their website fairly easy. All you do is put your vehicle details in and away you go with either keywords or BM part numbers, which I always get from Realoem. If...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-06-2014, 06:50 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,640
Posted By Isambard
Hmmm, I'm not sure I'd want you as my lawyer......

Hmmm, I'm not sure I'd want you as my lawyer... Please RE-READ post #11 :smackass:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-06-2014, 08:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,500
Posted By Isambard
When you say you looked but couldn't see any...

When you say you looked but couldn't see any visible leaks, was the engine running when you checked? There was nothing evident for me either when my No. 6 hose gave out on my way to work one day a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-06-2014, 08:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 950
Posted By Isambard
Any of you guys use FCP? Aussies in particular!!

I have been using FCP that are based in Connecticut for my latest parts requistion as well as others prior. Just thought it high time I put a mention in for them as they have been so good to me,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-06-2014, 08:02 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,640
Posted By Isambard
It does. What issues are you encountering?

It does. What issues are you encountering?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-02-2014, 03:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,472
Posted By Isambard
ssd, it's the tubing that runs from the top of...

ssd, it's the tubing that runs from the top of the oil return pipe to the CVV. No. 12 in the pic.

If you're looking for it's location on the car, the pipe runs through the gap between the back of...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-02-2014, 03:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 979
Posted By Isambard
I've just finished cleaning my injectors and will...

I've just finished cleaning my injectors and will be putting a dab of silicone spray on my new O rings when I put them back..
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-01-2014, 05:16 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,370
Posted By Isambard
..oh dear, drinks and messages from a mobile...

..oh dear, drinks and messages from a mobile phone. A dangerous mix if ever I've seen one! :wow:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-01-2014, 12:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,527
Posted By Isambard
:iagree: with Brandon

:iagree: with Brandon
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-31-2013, 11:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,370
Posted By Isambard
LOL.. 'islambard'. It's Isambard as in Kingdom...

LOL.. 'islambard'. It's Isambard as in Kingdom Brunel..? :bustingup

Nevermind, I was just agreeing with JCL because I would replace it too so as not to run ANY risk of future leaks.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-31-2013, 11:39 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,370
Posted By Isambard
:iagree: Not only that, is your time...

:iagree:

Not only that, is your time getting back under the car and cleaning up oil leaks worth less than a couple of bucks for the new washer?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-31-2013, 11:33 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,370
Posted By Isambard
Thanks RB

Thanks RB
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-31-2013, 06:11 AM
Replies: 17,674
Views: 3,815,887
Posted By Isambard
Stripped the rear suspension for fitment of new...

Stripped the rear suspension for fitment of new wishbones, guiding suspension links, lower wishbone bushes (thanks to Sundayjumper for doggedly searching for these), integral links, balljoints etc. ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-31-2013, 05:46 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,370
Posted By Isambard
I've done it twice in the 5+ years of ownership,...

I've done it twice in the 5+ years of ownership, so yeah that method worked for me-both times. Am using poly bushes now and have not looked back since....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-31-2013, 03:27 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,370
Posted By Isambard
You could save your pennies even more than you...

You could save your pennies even more than you already have as you don't need a balljoint splitter for that. Loosen the nut and give it a couple of 'taps' with the club-hammer-looking persuader. The...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-30-2013, 11:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,472
Posted By Isambard
I'm hoping it's not a seal after all, but most...

I'm hoping it's not a seal after all, but most likely the split hose from the crankcase breather pipe-the one that connects to the CVV. It pulled apart like it was liquorice.

It had obviously...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-30-2013, 11:51 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 25,410
Posted By Isambard
Did mine yesterday. Only the caliper hose though...

Did mine yesterday. Only the caliper hose though as the rest of the lines were in good condition. At 120k miles old and having driven on salt-laden roads for most of its life..:rolleyes:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-30-2013, 07:14 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,665
Posted By Isambard
I hate to admit it... 'Brutus'. :rofl:

I hate to admit it... 'Brutus'. :rofl:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-27-2013, 10:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,490
Posted By Isambard
Personally I think the W/P, thermostat, and...

Personally I think the W/P, thermostat, and valley pan gasket don't need to be replaced. Although I'd certainly have a look to see if there was ANY evidence of leaking on the valley pan. If there was...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-27-2013, 09:52 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 14,777
Posted By Isambard
I've had this problem for years!! It comes and...

I've had this problem for years!! It comes and goes and the lights have never not worked so I've never been bothered about it.

Funny thing is I found that if I flicked the light switch on really...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-27-2013, 09:47 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 25,410
Posted By Isambard
That's spooky, I saw mine were corroded a couple...

That's spooky, I saw mine were corroded a couple of months back and have the new lines sat on the side waiting for me to fit them. I'm a bit tied up with valley pan and valve cover gaskets etc at the...
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