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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-13-2013, 12:08 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 707
Posted By britcon
Vacuum pump readings ?

Hi Guys,

What sort of vacuum should I be getting when I check my vacuum pump this week ? Say at idle, and 2500 rpm ?
Want to determine if my hard brake issue is vac related or servo

Thanks...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-12-2013, 03:27 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 834
Posted By britcon
E 53 Vacuum pump readings ?

Hi Guys,

What should a healthy vacuum pump reading be at idle and 2500 rpm ?
( I have a vac. gauge )

Trying to diagnose if my hard brake issue is pump or booster / servo

Thanks
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-08-2013, 11:37 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 813
Posted By britcon
Thanks for your reply Gurjit. What I read was...

Thanks for your reply Gurjit. What I read was that the oil was coming from the vacumn pump, but there is supposed to be some sort of check valve in the line to stop it from getting thru to the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-06-2013, 06:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 813
Posted By britcon
Power brake issues

2005 4.8 - I am loosing my " boost " on the brakes occasionally. Seems to occur at low RPM's, but a little exciting !
I read that X5's from 2007 up had been recalled due to oil infiltration into...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-17-2012, 12:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,263
Posted By britcon
Transmission " wheezing "

2005 4.8 Auto - 75,000 miles.
Under hard acceleration, I am getting a " whistle / wheeze " noise at each shift. Normal driving produces no noise. No other issues - runs and shifts fine, quiet, no...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-08-2011, 11:46 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,958
Posted By britcon
I replaced both fronts on my '05. No issues with...

I replaced both fronts on my '05. No issues with Arnott rebuilt units. They arrived quickly, and looked good. Easy install. Had them on for about a year now.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-03-2011, 01:20 PM
Replies: 270
Views: 55,291
Posted By britcon
Not sure I would.....don't get me wrong - I love...

Not sure I would.....don't get me wrong - I love my 4.8 - handling, braking, performance all terrific. What concerns me is all the little stuff , and not so little stuff that is faulty. This is my...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-24-2011, 12:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,568
Posted By britcon
Wow...bad luck !. I installed Arnott on mine...

Wow...bad luck !. I installed Arnott on mine with no problems at all. They must have had a production meltdown.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-17-2011, 01:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,839
Posted By britcon
Might be a bearing in the Fan motor ? Maybe when...

Might be a bearing in the Fan motor ? Maybe when you hit 60mph it puts enuf air pressure in the system to load the bearing ?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-07-2011, 05:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,230
Posted By britcon
Replacement is pretty straightforward....took me...

Replacement is pretty straightforward....took me 3/4 hr. on first and 1/2 hr. on second. I used the Arnott rebuilts - good quality and no issues so far.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-06-2011, 10:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,759
Posted By britcon
I stand to be corrected here, but I think the TPS...

I stand to be corrected here, but I think the TPS works by counting the revolutions of the tires - if one goes soft, it rotates a little quicker and sends a warning. So, if your wheels / tires are...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-05-2011, 01:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,686
Posted By britcon
Suggest you purchase rebuilt struts from Arnott...

Suggest you purchase rebuilt struts from Arnott Industries in Florida. I did both of mine - pretty easy to re & re and pricing waaaaaaaay better than OE stuff.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-17-2011, 08:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,895
Posted By britcon
Check your lower rad hose. There is a plastic Tee...

Check your lower rad hose. There is a plastic Tee fitting for temp sensor that cracked on mine - drip was about 1/2 way between front of motor & back of rad.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-16-2011, 11:27 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 16,116
Posted By britcon
You might be an X5 driver if you think those big...

You might be an X5 driver if you think those big fat cambered tires on back are posers, then you drive one and find out they stick like sh*t !
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-07-2011, 06:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,988
Posted By britcon
try: [email protected]

try: [email protected]
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-07-2011, 06:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,988
Posted By britcon
I just installed those style 168 wheels on my...

I just installed those style 168 wheels on my 2005 4.8. I bought from Speedvision Motorsports on E Bay for $850. set of 4 , delivered. ( Repro's of course ), but seem to be decent quality - installed...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-28-2011, 12:32 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,205
Posted By britcon
When I did mine, you could only get entire...

When I did mine, you could only get entire assembly from Arnott. Now I see you can purchase only bag component. Leaking is due to rubber cracking in bag so if you want to rebuild your old ones, just...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-26-2011, 01:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,205
Posted By britcon
" New " = BMW parts @ +/- $ 950.00 ea. Arnott...

" New " = BMW parts @ +/- $ 950.00 ea. Arnott takes used BMW units, and rebuilds them with new rubber airbag, etc. for $ 369.00 each, or $ 315.00 each if you want to just buy the bag unit and do...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-25-2011, 07:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,205
Posted By britcon
Sounds like a strut problem to me. You need to...

Sounds like a strut problem to me. You need to replace entire unit ( air bag portion is factory attached to strut steel ). Job is pretty easy DIY with a few tools and basic skills - took me about an...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-23-2011, 01:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,487
Posted By britcon
As Naz24 said, its a common problem on 4.8's. ...

As Naz24 said, its a common problem on 4.8's. Air bag on strut assembly develops slow leaks. Can't be repaired / need to purchase / install new strut assembly. Not sure what BMW charges for this...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-23-2011, 01:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,205
Posted By britcon
4.8's do have issues with front airbags on...

4.8's do have issues with front airbags on suspension springing leaks. I have replaced both sides on mine. Right side went first - started with a sharp " clunk " when going over pavement cuts,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-09-2011, 01:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,865
Posted By britcon
You may need to update the software version you...

You may need to update the software version you are running on your nav. Do a search on this site...there are good instructions and downloads available.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-04-2011, 01:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,318
Posted By britcon
Sometimes the wheel lips will get a little...

Sometimes the wheel lips will get a little corrosion which allows air escape. Try taking off 1 tire and cleaning the wheels really good - see if it corrects the problem
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-14-2011, 01:16 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 13,324
Posted By britcon
1968 ....bought a '61 Mini from a preacher. ...

1968 ....bought a '61 Mini from a preacher. Thing stalled every time I went thru a puddle !
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-06-2011, 02:54 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,490
Posted By britcon
Figure they have at least 10 % profit on this...

Figure they have at least 10 % profit on this price, plus they likely beat the previous owner on the trade in value they gave him on a new Buick. You should also confirm that front suspension...
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