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by henrym3
Sun Mar 17, 2024 3:09 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Hedgehog
Replies: 27
Views: 12880

Hedgehog

You should try X5-D-Sport method above, you never know it may work.
by henrym3
Sat Mar 16, 2024 5:07 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Suspension
Replies: 3
Views: 128

Suspension

Thought I’d put up a few pics of the problems. IMG_0337.jpeg IMG_0340.jpeg IMG_0343.jpeg I drilled and tapped and was going to fabricate something but have decided to go to an alloy welder on Monday and see if they could weld a tab on. The second pic shows that the little tabs that the eccentric was...
by henrym3
Sat Mar 16, 2024 4:53 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Ctek charger
Replies: 5
Views: 297

Ctek charger

Always thought they were quite robust. Ran over mine about 4 years ago and it does the job
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by henrym3
Sat Mar 16, 2024 11:20 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Suspension
Replies: 3
Views: 128

Suspension

I’ve looked and haven’t seen cheaper genuine BMW parts anywhere and that includes the postage.
by henrym3
Fri Mar 15, 2024 10:54 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Suspension
Replies: 3
Views: 128

Suspension

After getting the X back with rebuilt box an MOT showed the slight movement in one of the rear suspension bearings, not enough to fail but I decided to do both sides. Not easy to get them out but eventually got done. This job then threw up another problem in that the tab that the air suspension sens...
by henrym3
Tue Dec 19, 2023 9:40 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: BMW X5 4.6is
Replies: 3
Views: 12575

BMW X5 4.6is

If your battery went flat and then recharged the vehicle will have a multitude of faults stored because of the flat battery which will need cleared before you will have any idea of what the problem is. If these faults happened immediately after the garage work I would be looking at the garage to fix...
by henrym3
Thu Nov 30, 2023 8:25 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Hedge-Hog issues - another possible resolution
Replies: 2
Views: 13238

Hedge-Hog issues - another possible resolution

It’s an interesting point, they obviously can last a long time as the b3 one was/is stamped 1999 so 24yo but certainly if any of mine play up again I’ll try this remedy before splashing out.
by henrym3
Wed Nov 15, 2023 7:35 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Gearbox
Replies: 7
Views: 14930

Gearbox

In answer to the question RRPhil has informed me that "there is an extra clutch in the D brake (5 instead of 4) upper valve block has different KV-B and KV-E valves. Bell housing can be swapped" Dammed if you do and if it brakes you wish you’d spent the money in the first place there is an...
by henrym3
Wed Nov 15, 2023 7:17 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Gearbox
Replies: 7
Views: 14930

Gearbox

Yes a bit of a dilemma it could be a different number because of the bell housing or some nuts and bolts in a different position. Will have to search some more and see if I can find someone who has done the conversion.
by henrym3
Wed Nov 15, 2023 6:24 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Gearbox
Replies: 7
Views: 14930

Gearbox

RealOEM lists them both as A5S440Z but no mention that the 4.6l has a different bell housing but I assume it would be a straight forward swap.
by henrym3
Wed Nov 15, 2023 5:01 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Gearbox
Replies: 7
Views: 14930

Gearbox

Is the 4.4l gearbox the same internals as the 4.6l. ie just change the bell housing and transfer case. There are loads around plus with warrenty.
by henrym3
Mon Nov 13, 2023 10:07 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Gearbox
Replies: 7
Views: 14930

Gearbox

Anyone got any experience of gearbox refurb specialist in or around Bournemouth area. They X has decided to have a crap. The box would be removed and delivered to save a few pennies. Cheers
by henrym3
Wed Nov 08, 2023 9:26 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Heater
Replies: 7
Views: 12944

Heater

Not sure if you can reset the flap motors or not I’ll have to have a fiddle with the diagnostic tool. Good suggestion though
by henrym3
Tue Nov 07, 2023 8:04 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Heater
Replies: 7
Views: 12944

Heater

I’m not sure what roll the hedgehog plays in this as the fan is working fine it just blows hot out of one side and cold the other. It like there is a flap stuck and not allowing the hot air through but that happens inconsistently on both sides which you would think would show up on diagnostics. Last...
by henrym3
Mon Nov 06, 2023 9:07 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Heater
Replies: 7
Views: 12944

Heater

Am I the only one having problems? Heater, sometimes I only get hot air from one side, not consistent as next time it will be the other side. Tried putting the heat up/down on non working side with no joy. Next start all is fine. Coolant level is good, auxiliary water pump works, checked with diagno...