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by muz740
Thu Oct 27, 2022 8:57 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: gearbox advice
Replies: 28
Views: 2534

gearbox advice

Cheers my lines have been done before 👍the old girl just flew through a MOT subframe looking a lot better since I knocked the crust off and coated with lanoguard …but my turbo has just gone so you never get much time before something else goes…. The joys off older BMW’s…..😂
by muz740
Tue Oct 25, 2022 6:49 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: gearbox advice
Replies: 28
Views: 2534

gearbox advice

Sorry you can reset with Impa or ista + not sure what else you can use….👍
by muz740
Tue Oct 25, 2022 6:45 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: gearbox advice
Replies: 28
Views: 2534

gearbox advice

Hi I changed the mechatronic seals easy to do when the pan is off but it took a thousand miles to learn my driving style I reset and followed all the steps to relearn the gearbox now it is good but I had to lower my expectations as it is nearly 20 years old but am fussy 😂 it’s the seals that fixes t...
by muz740
Thu Jun 30, 2022 12:55 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: diff oil
Replies: 3
Views: 619

diff oil

Transfer case oil Ravenol ATC DTF-1 meets all the spec’s
Diff Oil Ravenol VSG 75W-90 API GL5/GL4
BMW SAF-XO
Rimmer Bros it arrived the next day….👍
by muz740
Tue Jun 28, 2022 8:00 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: diff oil
Replies: 3
Views: 619

diff oil

Thank you I done all the research and found a German oil Ravenol and it meets all the specifications they also do transfer case oil I bought 1 extra diff oil £80 delivered am happy with that I will post all the spec’s but my eyes are square at the moment…🥃
by muz740
Tue Jun 28, 2022 1:52 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: diff oil
Replies: 3
Views: 619

diff oil

hi can anyone who has changed their front and rear diff oil tell me is it 75w90 gear oil and how much should I buy ... I have just spent two hours scrolling through posts on here and I am still none the wiser make it simple please its a great forum..... Muz
by muz740
Fri Jun 24, 2022 1:44 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: gearbox advice
Replies: 28
Views: 2534

gearbox advice

Funny you should say that I bought a full subframe everything with out the diff £200 I have had it powder coated it looks lovely in my lock up but as you say big job to do so that why tested the one on vehicle with a hammer it should be good for a few years give me time to completely refurbish the s...
by muz740
Fri Jun 24, 2022 12:23 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: gearbox advice
Replies: 28
Views: 2534

gearbox advice

But to get back to X5 it seems to be solid rear subframe looks tatty but tested it with a brick hammer solid am going to put rust eater on it then Lanoguard…👍
by muz740
Fri Jun 24, 2022 12:17 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: gearbox advice
Replies: 28
Views: 2534

gearbox advice

I just sold my 740i sport for £700 really sweet engine and new tank all mechanical’s good but rotten under the plastic sills and jacking points broke my heart but you have to call it a day sometimes……😢
by muz740
Fri Jun 24, 2022 8:50 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: gearbox advice
Replies: 28
Views: 2534

gearbox advice

Yes E38 if I won the lottery tomorrow I would find the best out there and be a very happy man …. You can keep all that new stuff….👍
by muz740
Wed Jun 22, 2022 4:30 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: gearbox advice
Replies: 28
Views: 2534

gearbox advice

It will get pampered for the rest off its life with me but I still miss my E38….👍
by muz740
Wed Jun 22, 2022 9:19 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: gearbox advice
Replies: 28
Views: 2534

gearbox advice

No Marti I tried doing all the factory reset procedure but got about half done then gave up and I just keep driving and it has learnt my driving style now and also there are a lot off steep hills where I live and it just got better and better I think who ever owned it before me was on the motorway a...
by muz740
Mon Jun 20, 2022 5:13 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: gearbox advice
Replies: 28
Views: 2534

gearbox advice

Update gearbox working very well it took about 1 thousand miles but no lurch and as smooth as you would think possible for a 18 year old SUV am very happy 👍
by muz740
Tue Mar 08, 2022 9:22 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Trailer stability control
Replies: 11
Views: 2903

Trailer stability control

Ah I did notice if you are light on the brakes it is fine ... I knew it driver error again I need lighter boots thankyou so much for putting up with me am only 54 but every day is a school day and I do like the X5 it is easy to get in and out off I can't bend like I used to..... :)
by muz740
Mon Mar 07, 2022 4:02 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Trailer stability control
Replies: 11
Views: 2903

Trailer stability control

Yes sorry I have been searching for input I never. Looked at the age off the post….🤣