Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-19-2022, 04:57 AM
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05-19-2022, 04:37 AM
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-08-2021, 05:31 AM
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-10-2021, 01:44 AM
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-04-2021, 04:03 AM
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Mechnic had a look
I drove the car to the mechnic I prefer using, that was a 1200 mile round trip.
Was paid for by work as I was doing a contract near to the mechanic.
He found a few issues
1. Front suspension. Bent...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-04-2021, 03:49 AM
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Also did a gearbox oil change.
Used the ATF 6...
Also did a gearbox oil change.
Used the ATF 6 stuff after reading all over the place on what to use.
Is has about 1400 miles since replacing the oil in the gearbox and all seems well.
Does...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-04-2021, 02:54 AM
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The mis-fire on the pistons was also sorted. ...
The mis-fire on the pistons was also sorted.
INPA had the error on piston 8.
Went through the spark plugs, Piston 4 had a non standard plug isntalled,
I measured the resistance, and the non...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-04-2021, 02:47 AM
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-04-2021, 02:46 AM
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Replies: 76
Views: 15,484
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-04-2021, 02:44 AM
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Replies: 76
Views: 15,484
So, another long stint of being busy.
Got the...
So, another long stint of being busy.
Got the tape deck working.
Ended up the little motor that does the play selection needed some oil on the spindle.
Use sewing machine oil.
Now I can play...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-04-2020, 09:07 AM
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-04-2020, 08:59 AM
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So now it is fixed
The total cost in parts was the regulator at about 26 dollars from a Bosch dealer
Item IB200
The time whit splitting the casing probably an hour, but if only the regulator is changed then only...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-04-2020, 08:55 AM
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Replies: 4
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Interesting desing
The alternator seems to have an induced field to activate the rotor
With this the unit does not need brushes, and so one less wear part
Brilliant design
If you do split the casing you need...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-04-2020, 08:48 AM
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Replies: 4
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Steps to follow
So the first step is to remove the pulley
Then take the four bolts out and the one nut on the positive terminal
This allows the black cover to be popped off, the silicone was old and so it popped...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-04-2020, 08:43 AM
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Some photos
First of all,
It was an easy job after all.
The parts where easy to find
The regulator cost about 26 Dollars. Bosch number IB200
The bearings are a 6203 and B17-99D (17x52x17)
The bearing...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-04-2020, 08:39 AM
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Alternator Repair AL0734X
Hi,
The 2003 X5 4.4l has the Bosch alternator
A water cooled wonder on engineering.
But they do go faulty at times, and the one in my car has been showing signs of doing so.
So I decided to...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-04-2020, 08:34 AM
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Replies: 76
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Repaired the Alternator
Hi,
Had a chance to repair the alternator.
I will make a new page for this with photos.
Now the battery us being charged at 14 volts when the engine is running around 1500 rpm
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-03-2020, 12:31 PM
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-05-2017, 02:12 PM
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-29-2017, 01:24 PM
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Next instalment
Removed the exhaust system
Cut apart the cats, removed the innards, and welded it all together.
The innards are a littke melted
And the INPA shows an inbalance
So am going to swap injectors...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-26-2017, 12:51 PM
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-16-2017, 03:04 PM
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Replies: 76
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Good evening all,
And so continues the saga...
Good evening all,
And so continues the saga of the X5.
The thermostat isnt working. Keeps full open all the time.
The temp was 75C when driving along the freeway.
The front wheel bearing...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-12-2017, 08:21 AM
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Replies: 76
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Torque settings
Hi, thanks, will have a look.
Will then check the readings on the knock sensors again.
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-11-2017, 09:57 PM
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Replies: 76
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So now that I am getting the car sorted, the...
So now that I am getting the car sorted, the memory slowly comes back as to what needs doing
Does Anyone know what the torque setting should be for the knock sensors under the inlet manifold.
I...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-11-2017, 06:45 AM
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Replies: 76
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So.....
It has been a few months
Was going...
So.....
It has been a few months
Was going to sell it as there are to many projects
The battery went dead and I was busy building a workshop.
So bought a new battery and installed it.
After...
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