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by powers1
Mon Nov 28, 2016 4:42 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: e53 3.0d egr bypass
Replies: 2
Views: 1517

Re: e53 3.0d egr bypass

If you want a top quality kit ,call LLoyd Allard on (0)1452 725 666,mentioned Fernando(me) and he will do you a good price better than advertised.Here is their website ,appropriatelly called EGR VALVE
http://egrvalve.co.uk/index.php?route=product/category&path=66_112

He is an excellent welder and ...
by powers1
Wed Jun 18, 2014 4:16 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Turbo boost gauge
Replies: 5
Views: 1742

Re: Turbo boost gauge

Thanks for the input!

Had a RS Turbo too ,a new one ,1986, the first white ones.Fast car,heavy steering ,wierd rev limiter,As soon as you hit it ,revs dropped to zero!Cant remenber if it had a stock boost gauge on it but I know I didnt fit one.

On the X5 ,its not for how it looks ,its for the ...
by powers1
Wed Jun 18, 2014 10:54 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Turbo boost gauge
Replies: 5
Views: 1742

Re: Turbo boost gauge

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by powers1
Tue Jun 17, 2014 3:12 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Turbo boost gauge
Replies: 5
Views: 1742

Turbo boost gauge

Anyone ever fitted a boost gauge on their 3.0 D?What would be the best place you guys think ,would look more OE and without looking particularly aftermarket?

Some think of a boost gauge as a "boy racer" type of add on ,but in fact its a very useful gauge for any recent turbo diesel car. Once you ...
by powers1
Thu Mar 20, 2014 9:54 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Swirl Flaps
Replies: 12
Views: 4437

Re: Swirl Flaps

[quote="kamb"]
Sorry to be a pain but is that 100%

Mechanic was more concerned that as I have blocked egr vacuum hose as egr faulty he didn't want swirl flaps to break and enter engine

If it's ok then I'll leave egr valve for a bit

Any ideas why car has a low dump valve sound since egr hose ...
by powers1
Thu Mar 20, 2014 9:35 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Help Smoke driving me mad
Replies: 29
Views: 11143

Re: Help Smoke driving me mad

Can you tell us what type of smoke is coming out of top engine as you stated on Xoutpost and where I have also replied to you,with further suggestions?
http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/ ... e-mad.html