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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-31-2016, 07:07 PM
Replies: 17,448
Views: 3,412,468
Posted By JBF
The motor is fine but I think the gears are gone....

The motor is fine but I think the gears are gone. Will have to take apart and see.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-31-2016, 05:12 PM
Replies: 17,448
Views: 3,412,468
Posted By JBF
Not quite. For some reason a few days ago I had...

Not quite. For some reason a few days ago I had to manually push it in. Thought it would be fine as I frequently pull my drivers side mirror in while driving down narrow country roads etc.

It...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-31-2016, 12:12 PM
Replies: 17,448
Views: 3,412,468
Posted By JBF
Broke my folding mirror mechanism by the looks of...

Broke my folding mirror mechanism by the looks of it :(
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-24-2016, 08:21 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 35,629
Posted By JBF
Or rather than going to mexico just buy a cable...

Or rather than going to mexico just buy a cable and recode it yourself.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-25-2016, 07:20 AM
Replies: 248
Views: 200,247
Posted By JBF
Anyone find a reliable supplier of the 51U? ...

Anyone find a reliable supplier of the 51U? Everyone selling these seems to be pushing the 54U as suitable but from experience I know it's not, the viewing angle is wrong.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-12-2016, 05:52 AM
Replies: 444
Views: 241,944
Posted By JBF
I replaced one of my shafts recently using an...

I replaced one of my shafts recently using an aftermarket part. It didn't lock in as solidly as the original part was held in place but then the original was in place for a long time. Haven't had...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-11-2015, 05:16 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,027
Posted By JBF
I could never get any of my Android phones...

I could never get any of my Android phones working reliably nor could my wife. As soon as I switched back to using iPhones it has started working perfectly again.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-21-2015, 10:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 790
Posted By JBF
Will I need a bunch of expensive tools to change...

Will I need a bunch of expensive tools to change it?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-20-2015, 03:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 790
Posted By JBF
Links will be the originals so will have 107k...

Links will be the originals so will have 107k miles on them. Wouldn't be a bad idea to change them but I don't think they could be the source of this sound - it's more of a rotational...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-18-2015, 07:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 790
Posted By JBF
Can you ID this sound?

So - I've had this annoying rattle for years, it gets better and worse. Generally only hear it with the window down, turning hard left - particularly if the road surface isn't great. Sometimes hear...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-18-2015, 04:52 PM
Replies: 17,448
Views: 3,412,468
Posted By JBF
Well, mixed day - Positives - changed my...

Well, mixed day -

Positives - changed my front right driveshaft

Negatives - unexpectedly had to change one track rod end, driveshaft didn't fix the rattle
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-30-2015, 08:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,392
Posted By JBF
Suitable hub-puller - axle replacement?

Hi all,

Planning on replacing one of my front axles as the CV joint is rattling a lot when I turn left. I'm aware that I'll need some sort of hub-puller. Will one of the following be suitable:
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-29-2015, 12:16 PM
Replies: 17,448
Views: 3,412,468
Posted By JBF
Drivers door handle carrier replaced today.

Drivers door handle carrier replaced today.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-03-2014, 06:58 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 98,830
Posted By JBF
See the screen shots in Post 23 here: Xdrive or...

See the screen shots in Post 23 here: Xdrive or not? (http://xdrivers.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,5523.15.html)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-12-2014, 12:30 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,833
Posted By JBF
http://i1330.photobucket.com/albums/w572/JBFUK/X5_...

http://i1330.photobucket.com/albums/w572/JBFUK/X5_zps9c76f84a.jpg

Which is this when it's assembled:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/eb/Grob_103_C-GIAK_09.JPG
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-25-2014, 04:48 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 21,620
Posted By JBF
Out of interest what temps is the transmission...

Out of interest what temps is the transmission running at now it's all working well?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-24-2014, 09:58 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 31,769
Posted By JBF
I just had a phone call with the ZF transmission...

I just had a phone call with the ZF transmission technical unit here in the UK. The chap I discussed it with was very helpful, he said to level it to the vehicle level not the transmission level, he...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-24-2014, 08:46 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 31,769
Posted By JBF
Added pressure? The ZF document suggests there...

Added pressure? The ZF document suggests there is an overflow outlet from which it would escape, that suggests it is not sealed :confused:

You're probably correct, but I'm concerned that I wasn't...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-24-2014, 05:54 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 31,769
Posted By JBF
What should the fluid temp get to? Why does the...

What should the fluid temp get to? Why does the ZF document show the fluid level with the oil pan / bottom of transmission?

It's interesting I read that apparently some Jaguar dealers recommend...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-21-2014, 05:27 PM
Replies: 17,448
Views: 3,412,468
Posted By JBF
Torque+ them? These are the same bolts which...

Torque+ them?

These are the same bolts which go through the anti-roll bar mounts I think, do they also have a nut on top? I was planning to change those this weekend and brought two spare...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-20-2014, 09:17 PM
Replies: 17,448
Views: 3,412,468
Posted By JBF
New glow plugs, new glow plug relay, transfer box...

New glow plugs, new glow plug relay, transfer box fluid change and reset, transmission fluid/filter change.

Still to do - replace missing bolt on inlet manifold, diff oil change front/back, front...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-20-2014, 07:35 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 31,769
Posted By JBF
Jobs done. Changed the glow plug relay which...

Jobs done. Changed the glow plug relay which cleared my glow-plug errors. Also the transfer case fluid (errors/adaptation reset), mechatronics sealing sleeve and transmission fluid (adaptions...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-18-2014, 08:34 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 31,769
Posted By JBF
I've had a look and TIS is pretty clear on which...

I've had a look and TIS is pretty clear on which cars have xDrive and that all the xDrive cars all use 83220397244. I'm convinced by that. It should really be information openly available and the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-18-2014, 06:08 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 25,686
Posted By JBF
Not that clear. What about cars with xDrive...

Not that clear. What about cars with xDrive manufactured between 09/03 and 02/05???
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-18-2014, 11:20 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 31,769
Posted By JBF
Well it gets even less clear. I looked in the...

Well it gets even less clear. I looked in the official BMW parts catalogue at parts.bmwgroup.com and they show the Dexron III fluid but there is a note attached to it/ This is in german, but with...
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