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by Groken
Thu Oct 25, 2018 6:59 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: 100k service 40d 2011
Replies: 24
Views: 3735

Re: 100k service 40d 2011

[quote="AdamsX5"] Was actually £53 with Castrol 5w30. If anyone in Yorkshire wants to use garage it’s Polar Ford garage t/a Quick Lane. I’m going for all service here as major service will only be £200. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181024/1bba382760537559b50f1bce11c35146.jpg Sent fro...
by Groken
Wed Oct 17, 2018 10:38 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: VHC at dealership
Replies: 38
Views: 5794

Re: VHC at dealership

If you wanted OEM you should have gone for ATE from Autodoc or Trw as they just as good, slightly better than Pagid and Eischer should not be fitted even to Fiesta. Also there's a good reason why good garage won't fit your own parts and it's to do with liability and warranty. Would you take a your o...
by Groken
Sun Oct 07, 2018 9:39 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: X5 se and sport suspension heights
Replies: 10
Views: 1842

Re: X5 se and sport suspension heights

You can calibrate rear suspension.
by Groken
Thu Sep 20, 2018 11:02 pm
Forum: Problems (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Air suspension
Replies: 6
Views: 1694

Re: Air suspension

System is simple actuly, compressor to valve and valve to left and right bag. What trough me off was new bags, I didn't test them after fitting as they were new. Anyway fitted Arnott today so can't wait to see it in the morning.
by Groken
Sun Sep 16, 2018 3:21 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Possible new E70....
Replies: 7
Views: 1644

Re: Possible new E70....

What kind of garage is it? Copart has a big site in Sandy so make sure that car is not an insurance write off.
by Groken
Thu Sep 13, 2018 7:17 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: About to go for an E70 to replace an E46
Replies: 40
Views: 5537

Re: About to go for an E70 to replace an E46

Corby, Northamptonshire. Not a Bmw specialist by any means but have had a few of my own and generally have more interest in them rather than Ford or Vauxhall. I do find new Bmw owners funny when they buy a car fro few grand and than start fixing it and realty hits them of owning a prestige brand lol.
by Groken
Thu Sep 13, 2018 9:49 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: About to go for an E70 to replace an E46
Replies: 40
Views: 5537

Re: About to go for an E70 to replace an E46

You welcome, I own my own garage and I'm registered with BMW online service portal so I can record any service done on the cars I service but it also gives me access to any history as well. Problem with BMW service is that any little thing get booked as service and you can end up buying a car with F...
by Groken
Tue Sep 11, 2018 11:01 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: About to go for an E70 to replace an E46
Replies: 40
Views: 5537

Re: About to go for an E70 to replace an E46

If you have a registration just pass it on to me and I can check what it history bmw has on it. I have access to bmw online service portal.
by Groken
Mon Sep 10, 2018 9:10 pm
Forum: Problems (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Air suspension
Replies: 6
Views: 1694

Re: Air suspension

My labour is free, so wasn't too concerned if it lasted a year or two but leaking from the box was a bit too much, I've had enough BMW and worked on a lot more, I'm well aware off the cost off ownership. ;) ;) ;)
by Groken
Mon Sep 10, 2018 7:51 pm
Forum: Problems (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: 3.0sd rumble from the front
Replies: 8
Views: 1536

Re: 3.0sd rumble from the front

[quote="b21playa"] [quote="Groken"] If it's getting louder with speed and sounds like jet engine it will be wheel bearing. [/quote] How to identify which one or be 100% sure? [/quote] Does it matter? It's not something you can fix yourself and garage should be able to identify it...
by Groken
Mon Sep 10, 2018 7:00 pm
Forum: Problems (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Air suspension
Replies: 6
Views: 1694

Air suspension

Just a heads up, few weeks ago I found the car sitting on its ass so got new pair of springs from ebay, cheap stuff, and it didn't fix it it remained pretty much unchanged. I took me a while to get some time to inspect it properly since then and today I've found that new bags are leaking at seals so...
by Groken
Mon Sep 10, 2018 6:55 pm
Forum: Problems (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: 3.0sd rumble from the front
Replies: 8
Views: 1536

Re: 3.0sd rumble from the front

If it's getting louder with speed and sounds like jet engine it will be wheel bearing.
by Groken
Thu Sep 06, 2018 6:35 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Viewing tomorrow
Replies: 17
Views: 3392

Re: Viewing tomorrow

When I was looking for one in April / May I started at £10k but list of must have grew so when I got feed up of looking I increased the budget and got 4.0, 60 plate with pano roof and comfort seats for £13.5k. I didn't specific want pano roof but it had to be lci 4.0 and comfort seats, everything el...
by Groken
Thu Sep 06, 2018 5:05 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Viewing tomorrow
Replies: 17
Views: 3392

Re: Viewing tomorrow

Keep looking, I wouldn't buy another BMW without comfort seats.