Damn, missed this. If your doing it again, please let me know.
Cheers
Ian

I've started trying to track all the pipes where possible and I've also noticed that there is a small diameter pipe at the rear of the engine which is connected one end, but loose and the other. It looks like a similar diameter to the vac pipes, but is a fairly rigid plastic pipe, should it be conne...

[quote="Horizon"] For a guide to removing the intake manifold look on YouTube under , " Swirl flap removal BMW 3.0 D " there's loads of videos. ( Even though the E53 hasn't got swirlflaps, it shows you how to remove the inlet manifold ) Once the engine covers are removed a 10 mm ...

Thanks alan,

Ive ordered some replacement vacuum hoses, I'm going to try to replace all the hoses, I've also borrowed a vacuum pump test kit from a friend, so I going to try to test them first as well.

Do you, or anyone else have any guides as to how to remove the intake?

Cheers again

Thanks for the super quick answer! I've had a look and I can't see anything in the rhs, but to be fair it's pouring down with rain right now! Lol The tank km talking about us a black plastic tank slightly bigger than a can of coke, and similar shape which is bolted to the inner wing on drivers side ...

Hi guys, I have an E53 3.0diesel with the M57 engine, 2003 I'm suffering from a loss of bottom end power and torque, it's fine above 3,000rpm, but pretty gutless below it... So, I've been looking at possible Vacuum issues to start with a simple fix. My first question is that I've been tracing my vac...

Brilliant, thanks mate. I'll get on to him asap.

Cheers

Hi, I'm looking to replace the door seals on my E53, the seals are pretty degraded, the doors make a metallic slam when shut and the wind noise is getting louder, so time for some new seals! It's just the front set that are the issue. Any idea where I can get some from? Looked online and tbh I'm str...

[quote="marinaman"] Hi thought i would clean my egr,  no way could i get the bottom right hand bolt out,  i fiddled and messed for 45 mins,  eventually gave up and sprayed a can of cleaner in while engine off and then scrubbed with a tooth brush, would like to get it off though to reach ba...

[quote="X5-D-Sport Salisbury"] Re air-box... missing bits.... Another option is to use Milliput..... 2 part "epoxy-putty".... this stuff does not go off for years & you simply cut off what you need, squidge it to mix it & mould it by hand to the shape you want. Take about...

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[quote="marinaman"] try some of that product called  sugru  its a rubbery plastic type stuff    got it from BQ    you can form it onto any shape  flat or round  stick it on and it cures ,  do a search to see it    that may seal the airbox [/quote] Cheers mate, Ordered some yesterday, so wi...

Thanks very much for taking the time to post, much appreciated! The crankcase filter is definitely the foam one, but I've ordered a vortex upgrade version, so will fit this asap. I'll also order a egr bypass kit, and get my flannel ready! Lol The air filter case is more of a problem, it is the lower...

Just been reading up a bit, and looks like a blocked egr might be a possibility, definitely showing some of the symptoms. What's the general thought on egr bypass valves? My car is at 112k if that makes a difference.

Hi, Just joined this forum as I've bought a X5 E53 diesel last year and am now starting to look to get some of the niggles sorted out, especially as it's a) starting to warm up, and b) I'm just finishing a workshop build, so I've got somewhere for my tools and some space to work... My cars got a ful...