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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-29-2020, 04:01 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,569
Posted By Frank3188
Wow didn’t expect all this cheers mate But yes...

Wow didn’t expect all this cheers mate
But yes I will definitely get the crankcase breather done! Can I advise on which one is the best on eBay UK as there’s so bloody many
As for the manifold I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-29-2020, 02:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,569
Posted By Frank3188
Hi wpoll thanks for the reply I’ve never done...

Hi wpoll thanks for the reply
I’ve never done the breather will it need doing?
And it’s definitely exhaust fumes not oil smell
Thanks
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-28-2020, 11:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,569
Posted By Frank3188
Ahh right! Just seen your reply haha there is the...

Ahh right! Just seen your reply haha there is the crankcase breather but I’m not sure
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-28-2020, 11:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,569
Posted By Frank3188
Do u mean the valve cover gasket? There’s no oil...

Do u mean the valve cover gasket? There’s no oil on the floor and I’m not losing any on the dipstick
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-28-2020, 11:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,569
Posted By Frank3188
The vgc??? What’s that!! An that would happen on...

The vgc??? What’s that!! An that would happen on kickdown only?
Thanks for the reply
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-28-2020, 10:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,569
Posted By Frank3188
Smell of smoke

Hi all
I have a e53 3.0d 122000 miles
When ever I give it some beans I get a burning smell coming in thru the windows
If the windows are shut I get no smell! It smells like exhaust fumes also...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-24-2020, 03:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 689
Posted By Frank3188
Anyone ��

Anyone ��
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-22-2020, 06:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 689
Posted By Frank3188
I have found cheaper one tho that’s for non self...

I have found cheaper one tho that’s for non self levelling suspension x5 will it matter what’s the difference?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-22-2020, 03:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 689
Posted By Frank3188
Tow bar help

Looking at getting a bmw westflaia tow bar online Does it matter about the self levelling suspension as I’ve seen some kits with or without it for sale
Any help much appreciated
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-09-2020, 08:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,379
Posted By Frank3188
Also this one is good and cheaper what u reckon? ...

Also this one is good and cheaper what u reckon?
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-09-2020, 08:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,379
Posted By Frank3188
I’ve just found this one 143593828544 that’s the...

I’ve just found this one 143593828544 that’s the eBay item number
Are the Siemens lighting module all the same? Even on the e39 and e46 models?
This one here 273198979581 is for an e39? Another...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-09-2020, 06:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,379
Posted By Frank3188
Ok so the lighting module is the little white box...

Ok so the lighting module is the little white box with Siemens written on it?
And the wiring loom is what goes from the lighting module to the tow bar?
Thanks for yah peeps
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-09-2020, 01:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,379
Posted By Frank3188
Towbar installation

Hi all
Brilliant forum by the way
I’m based in Peterborough England and want to install a tow bar on my e53 it’s never had one fitted before so I wanna know:
What one is best
How to install...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-04-2020, 05:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,305
Posted By Frank3188
Battery drain

Hi all
Have a problem with my e53 x5 3.0d
The dreaded battery drain 😡😂
Going almost flat after 48 hrs
I’ve unplugged the Webasto heater didn’t help much but did help!!!
It’s going to sleep...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-28-2020, 08:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 720
Posted By Frank3188
Help needed

Hi all
Just wondering whilst I’m in isolation is there any preventive maintenance I can do on my e53 x5 3.0d 06 plate?
Thanks
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-25-2020, 07:12 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,226
Posted By Frank3188
Any one else have any ideas

Any one else have any ideas
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-24-2020, 05:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,226
Posted By Frank3188
Yes it goes over to left side on harsh breaking ...

Yes it goes over to left side on harsh breaking
Is a track control arm or
A lower track control arm
There’s 2 tyres on eBay?
Thanks
Frank
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-24-2020, 05:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,226
Posted By Frank3188
I’ve tried that but wobble remains the same...

I’ve tried that but wobble remains the same whilst applying the brakes
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-24-2020, 05:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,226
Posted By Frank3188
Yes crystal works all of good quality all done by...

Yes crystal works all of good quality all done by garage but the control arms was done very cheaply when I first brought the car
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-24-2020, 04:47 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,226
Posted By Frank3188
Ok so u reckon this would deffo be maybe the...

Ok so u reckon this would deffo be maybe the cause of all this even after everything I’ve changed?
I’ve done so far
Discs and pads
Steering rack
Tie rod ends inner and outer
Drive shafts...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-24-2020, 04:47 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,226
Posted By Frank3188
Ok so u reckon this would deffo be maybe the...

Ok so u reckon this would deffo be maybe the cause of all this even after everything I’ve changed?
I’ve done so far
Discs and pads
Steering rack
Tie rod ends inner and outer
Drive shafts...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-24-2020, 04:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,226
Posted By Frank3188
Hi overboost No the control arms some one else...

Hi overboost
No the control arms some one else did about 5 months ago they were quite cheap ones also! But would hat cause this wobble? I thought when they went wrong they pulled left and right? ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-24-2020, 04:00 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,226
Posted By Frank3188
Not put different wheels on it they are original...

Not put different wheels on it they are original ones from new
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-24-2020, 03:09 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,226
Posted By Frank3188
I’ve got a bmw e53 3.0d not sure but Ive had the...

I’ve got a bmw e53 3.0d not sure but Ive had the steering rack done
Upper strut mounts?? Thanks for a reply
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-24-2020, 02:01 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,226
Posted By Frank3188
Can anyone help???

Hi all
Just come outta the garage after having a new steering rack fitted as the old was on its way out im still getting the steering wheel wooble between 60-80mph!!!!
Bits that have been done so...
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