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by Alan Gunn
Wed Oct 25, 2023 5:47 am
Forum: General X6 Forum (E71 - 1st gen : 2008-2015)
Topic: Another year, another MOT
Replies: 34
Views: 46287

Another year, another MOT

Just done the mot on a new to me 320d. Couldn't find last years advisories brake pipes covered in grease and a few other bits. Pipes look to be a few years old and no sign of any recent work on the car. The 2 guys that do the tests are old school and don't let anything go that is why i use them plus...
by Alan Gunn
Tue Oct 24, 2023 5:08 am
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Severe vibration at 50 mph +
Replies: 11
Views: 16357

Severe vibration at 50 mph +

You sound very much like me.
I get the parts straight away but take months to get round to fitting them sometimes.
by Alan Gunn
Sat Oct 14, 2023 5:30 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
Topic: Air Spring
Replies: 4
Views: 11004

Air Spring

+1 on the above.
I just changed the bags myself and car went back to normal job done.
J make sure you fit the new 0 rings that come with the bags as seen people getting problems with leaving old ones on.
by Alan Gunn
Fri Sep 15, 2023 5:59 am
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: Satnav update weirdness
Replies: 11
Views: 13418

Satnav update weirdness

Your lucky it updates. A new to me E90 with the CIC system fails the update at 58% no matter where i get the update file from. Stuck with 2021 maps so tom-tom it is. Have you had a look here for any software updates - in case that’s the root cause? https://www.bmw.com/en/footer/software-updates.htm...
by Alan Gunn
Thu Sep 14, 2023 5:10 am
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: Satnav update weirdness
Replies: 11
Views: 13418

Satnav update weirdness

Your lucky it updates.
A new to me E90 with the CIC system fails the update at 58% no matter where i get the update file from.
Stuck with 2021 maps so tom-tom it is.
by Alan Gunn
Mon Aug 28, 2023 5:33 am
Forum: General X3 Forum (F25 - 2nd gen : 2011+)
Topic: wheel bearing noise from rear
Replies: 4
Views: 8276

wheel bearing noise from rear

Glad you got it sorted out and thanks for the update.
by Alan Gunn
Thu Aug 17, 2023 5:26 am
Forum: Forum Discussion
Topic: "Windy Guns"
Replies: 11
Views: 13077

"Windy Guns"

Had a Milwaukie one for some time now and it's a godsend for me getting on in years plus semi disabled.
It wasn't cheep but it takes the same battery as my other tools so made sense o get it.
But i still use my torque wrench to finish the job.
by Alan Gunn
Fri Aug 11, 2023 5:32 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Intermittent Chirping Noise
Replies: 7
Views: 8936

Intermittent Chirping Noise

A thanks is nice but reporting back with the fix is better i think.
Well it will help others.
by Alan Gunn
Wed Aug 09, 2023 5:24 am
Forum: Forum Discussion
Topic: Febi locklng wheel bolts.
Replies: 1
Views: 7518

Febi locklng wheel bolts.

They do look the job compared to most.
I have recently got rid of mine on both cars after a struggle with one.
by Alan Gunn
Wed Aug 09, 2023 5:19 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Intermittent Chirping Noise
Replies: 7
Views: 8936

Intermittent Chirping Noise

Belt would be the first thing i would change.
I recently fitted a new one on my 320d and that did this so changed it again and all ok now.
Both belts where good brands Dayco was the first and replaced with Gates.
by Alan Gunn
Mon Aug 07, 2023 5:52 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Hedgehog
Replies: 27
Views: 14086

Hedgehog

Mine just stopped like yours.
Easier job than on the e46 i had to change only about 10 minutes.
by Alan Gunn
Mon Jul 31, 2023 5:17 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Air suspension issue. Help please.
Replies: 4
Views: 1372

Air suspension issue. Help please.

Also did you use the new "O" rings.
Some don't change them and get this problem.
by Alan Gunn
Thu Jul 27, 2023 5:33 am
Forum: General X3 Forum (G01 - 3rd gen : 2017+)
Topic: Nav Map Downloads 2023
Replies: 9
Views: 30911

Nav Map Downloads 2023

A failing hard drive has been mentioned but everything works as it should.
Sandisk was one i tried re formatted them all fast and slow.
by Alan Gunn
Wed Jul 26, 2023 1:33 pm
Forum: Problems (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Coolant issue
Replies: 5
Views: 12569

Coolant issue

g48 by Coma is the same stuff.
by Alan Gunn
Wed Jul 26, 2023 6:01 am
Forum: Problems (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Coolant issue
Replies: 5
Views: 12569

Coolant issue

Normally there is one at the header/expansion tank.