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by Pat 68
Wed Nov 08, 2017 6:43 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: X5 E53 (2005) rear wheel camber
Replies: 7
Views: 1937

Re: X5 E53 (2005) rear wheel camber

hi, i had the same problem with my 4.6. they checked out ok but lots of negative camber @ 80k.

the problem, i found, is usually with the upper ball joint and the lower rose bush. when these are checked for play in the usual way, jack up the car and check for side-to-side and up-down movement, all ...
by Pat 68
Tue Jun 14, 2016 10:27 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: E53 rear driveshaft
Replies: 3
Views: 1101

Re: E53 rear driveshaft

thank you both for the replies,

- the 'shaftec' item is re-manufactured, Andrew page supplies these for £115 +vat +£18 deposit on your old shaft.

- Eurocarparts 'Q-Drive' are their own brand, phoned my local branch and they told me they were new parts but when pressed said he wasn't sure!!! 'Q ...
by Pat 68
Tue Jun 14, 2016 8:52 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: E53 rear driveshaft
Replies: 3
Views: 1101

E53 rear driveshaft

good morning

I am looking for an aftermarket rear driveshaft for a 2003 4.6is E53 or an outer c.v joint. does anyone know where i can get one of these please?

I don't do high speeds or mileage so am not looking for BMW OE but would prefer 'new' as opposed to 're-manufactured'.

have done the ...