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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-11-2010, 04:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,491
Posted By X5Sport
Can you get hold of some heavy timber - say...

Can you get hold of some heavy timber - say 10x8inches - as you could build a set of ramps to put the car's wheels to give you a few extra inches? Yes it does need to be level.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-10-2010, 12:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,131
Posted By X5Sport
If they're darker then that sounds like SPG to...

If they're darker then that sounds like SPG to me. Mine have a black tint from the 'B' pillar rearwards including the hatch.

I think the green ones are those where the glass is the same light...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-10-2010, 07:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,131
Posted By X5Sport
Green is the normal glass, Black is the Sun...

Green is the normal glass, Black is the Sun Protection Glass (B-pillars rearwards). If you don't have SPG then it's the Green one.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-09-2010, 08:33 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,392
Posted By X5Sport
Not necessarily. Given the mileage on yours it's...

Not necessarily. Given the mileage on yours it's a good un. There must be many more perfectly servieable BMWs out there that never appear on any of these Forums because they've never broken. Let's...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-09-2010, 07:37 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,392
Posted By X5Sport
We have a 2005 E53 Diesel which has had its share...

We have a 2005 E53 Diesel which has had its share of little niggles, none of which were serious until a premature tranny failure - and even then it still got us home.

The only time we've been...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-08-2010, 05:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,625
Posted By X5Sport
Just had the same problem with our 2005 E53. I...

Just had the same problem with our 2005 E53. I think the fuel pump relay is above the front fusebox located above the glovebox. Two green relays and the one furthest foward may be one you are...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-04-2010, 04:54 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,620
Posted By X5Sport
Made up with resin perhaps? There is no OEM...

Made up with resin perhaps?

There is no OEM part for this. Custom shop job at a guess.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-04-2010, 10:40 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 10,601
Posted By X5Sport
Bosch Silverline should do you and now comes with...

Bosch Silverline should do you and now comes with a 5 year warranty.
Forum: UK Forum 12-02-2010, 11:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,775
Posted By X5Sport
Same on the 2011 X6. The inner lamp on each side...

Same on the 2011 X6. The inner lamp on each side holds the bulbs for the Angel Eyes only and is not a headlamp, even though a projector lens is fitted there is no lamp or releflector.

Xenon HID...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-30-2010, 01:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,421
Posted By X5Sport
Never seen any on mine either so maybe there...

Never seen any on mine either so maybe there aren't any. To be honest I would be a bit surprised to find them on a modern 'soft roader', but I may be wrong. I think with everything being sealed...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-30-2010, 09:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,373
Posted By X5Sport
Mine were replaced on my '05 E53 at three years...

Mine were replaced on my '05 E53 at three years due to leaking hose end clamps. I noticed that the new hoses have a different clamp design.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-29-2010, 11:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,349
Posted By X5Sport
Have a look at RealOEM and put your VIN in to...

Have a look at RealOEM and put your VIN in to find the parts.

I think you will need a brake spanner. This tool is a ring spanner with a slot in the ring which just allows the brake pipe to fit...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-28-2010, 06:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,358
Posted By X5Sport
Are the E90 wheels capable of handling the extra...

Are the E90 wheels capable of handling the extra weight of the X?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-28-2010, 12:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,914
Posted By X5Sport
I don't have the weights, but I had a set of...

I don't have the weights, but I had a set of staggered 19" Style 258 with tyres arrive on Thursday to replace the 20" on the car for winter use. I'm also impressed by how big and heavy these things...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-28-2010, 12:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,332
Posted By X5Sport
All diesel X's have a Webasto diesel powered...

All diesel X's have a Webasto diesel powered coolant heater mounted on the left side of the engine bay as seen from the driver's seat. This unit fires up if the air temp falls below 5C. It sounds...
Forum: X6 (E71 and E72) Forum 11-20-2010, 03:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,213
Posted By X5Sport
Just got my new X6 too. 2011 Week 40 built UK...

Just got my new X6 too. 2011 Week 40 built UK xDrive 40d fitted with the 8sp tranny, in Vermilion Red with Beige Nappa interior. It pulls like a train and I have little doubt that once it's fully...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-09-2010, 12:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,142
Posted By X5Sport
Part of the discussion has shown that there is no...

Part of the discussion has shown that there is no hard and fast rule as to whether the X5 even has these evil devices, or ever has. I have spoken to Indy, BMW and PMW and even had a look at mine. I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-06-2010, 03:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,322
Posted By X5Sport
Have you done all the usual checks? Compatible...

Have you done all the usual checks? Compatible lamps? Properly connected? All wires reattached? Lighting Fuses? Any warnings on the check control?

What happens if you put the old lamps back...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-04-2010, 11:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,718
Posted By X5Sport
That area is where some models have high...

That area is where some models have high intensity rear fog lights. In the UK that's where ours are installed - one each side. Some countries only have one on their driver's side.

For the brake...
Forum: X ///M Forum 11-03-2010, 11:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,763
Posted By X5Sport
It's a known issue. For some reason the Auto...

It's a known issue. For some reason the Auto Light system sees a clear blue sky as being dark - even though it clearly isn't - and brings the lights on. If there are clouds, then no problem. My...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-02-2010, 06:32 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,083
Posted By X5Sport
Hideous! It's a BMW not a Vauxhall Nova /...

Hideous! It's a BMW not a Vauxhall Nova / Citroen Saxo
Forum: X6 (E71 and E72) Forum 10-31-2010, 04:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,475
Posted By X5Sport
Looking at the state of the front right tyre, I...

Looking at the state of the front right tyre, I would be very surprised if this was a test mule. If that car was seen in the UK the driver would probably be talking to a Police officer in short...
Forum: The Lounge 10-30-2010, 04:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,450
Posted By X5Sport
Do what I did 20 years ago. Just stop dead. ...

Do what I did 20 years ago. Just stop dead. Finish the pack, throw away the lighters and never buy any more. It wasn't easy, but after 6 months I had got through it. There were no nicotine...
Forum: The Lounge 10-28-2010, 04:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,142
Posted By X5Sport
Solar energy is only available when the sun...

Solar energy is only available when the sun shines and only viable in certain parts of the world. I would hardly say it was avail 24/7 - it does't work at night, can't presently be stored and craps...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-27-2010, 05:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,590
Posted By X5Sport
Sounds horribly similar to mine although it's a...

Sounds horribly similar to mine although it's a different transmission (GM - assuming you have a 5 speed - rather than ZF-6sp). In my case it was a torque converter failure which caused the oil pump...
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