I didn't ... a garage that did the work on the diff and suspension replaced it.


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Could anyone recommend a decent garage / mechanic in and around London (preferably WEST side) that understands 4.8is engines?

Cheers


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What bulb types are used on X53, DS1's?

I don't know how about you but my 4.8is has dreadful stereo sound (which i appreciate that it is out of date and being 10+ year old car)... V8 sound is much more pleasing to my ears and the reason why i bought it again having owned one back in the past  :). Long story short, i was planning to replac...

Thanks Nat... that is the option i will explore too.

I did manage to source 2nd hand diff and the car is back on the road... i hope it will last this time round.

As a "precautionary matter", Oil was drained and replaced in a rear diff as well as the transfer box.

[quote="henrym3"]
Forgive my ignorance but when you say "cracked" do you mean the casing cracked and dumped the oil  or it cracked as when something breaks inside.
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No worries... casing cracked and it dumped the oil.



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Get it fully... he wasn't testing the brakes. Literally went over it to get it on a canal to show me worn suspension arms. It cracked as he was going over the rollers hence the curiosity on "why" it went pops?


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[quote="henrym3"] I think now a days most if not all of the flea bay stuff can incorporate the factory amp, I'm assuming you have the DSP amp. It's just a pain cos you need to buy and run a lead from front to rear to make it plug and play. As for the OBC, depends what your willing to put u...

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So it cracked as he drove forward over the brake testing rollers?
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Yup...


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thanks... FYI - the MOT guy was just going over them in a car to check the lights etc. first before testing the brakes and it cracked at that point. It could have been me in the car at a time but i just asked him to take it through... and bang (the rest is history). I will get some pics next week......

hi,

any planned meets in/for 2017?

Really std setup on 4.8is's - 20" wheels with Bridgestone's all around (@ ~30% wear).

hi, my X5 has built in rear screens as well as the hifi stereo with an amp connected to BMW's Sat Nav screen (relatively typical OEM setup). I'd like to replace the head unit for a more modern UI/design and was wondering if anyone has any suggestions. Those android based devices available through fl...

This is second time front diff failed on me with two of 4.8is's i have had within last 3 years in a first week of ownership... believe it or not! Now i'm going to really start thinking about whether lighting really strikes twice...? long and short of it it will be fixed at the end of the day but i'm...

Beru is the OEM make on mine (535d E60) and i have looked at many other brands that do them too such as NGK, Bosch, Lucas etc. Has anyone got preference on which one to go for?


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