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by marti
Wed Jun 27, 2018 5:36 pm
Forum: New members section
Topic: Hi from Dorset
Replies: 3
Views: 849

Re: Hi from Dorset

Welcome along....haven't a clue ::)...not been on this great site long myself...ah just saw a little add image icon bottom left of the reply box ;)
by marti
Wed Jun 27, 2018 4:17 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
Topic: ZF gearbox service
Replies: 7
Views: 2066

Re: ZF gearbox service

I did pop over to ZF in Dortmund next to the airport a few years back and had my 735i box serviced, felt like a total new car when it was finished, didnt know there was a ZF in Brussels...may just get over there in the X6 and have that done, thanks for the info....should have had it done when I live...
by marti
Tue Jun 26, 2018 6:58 am
Forum: General X3 Forum (F25 - 2nd gen : 2011+)
Topic: I hope I haven't bought a dud!
Replies: 13
Views: 3319

Re: I hope I haven't bought a dud!

Battery will be around 12V....only whilst running should it go up to between 13.8 and 14.2
by marti
Mon Jun 25, 2018 6:03 pm
Forum: Problems (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Replaced bushes now steering jumpy/twitchy over bumps
Replies: 7
Views: 1249

Re: Replaced bushes now steering jumpy/twitchy over bumps

Vibration at 70 will be wheel balance....I presume you have had a 4 wheel alignment after changing the bushes?
by marti
Mon Jun 25, 2018 6:01 pm
Forum: New members section
Topic: Hi and help
Replies: 5
Views: 1066

Re: Hi and help

Great outcome for once.
by marti
Mon Jun 25, 2018 5:59 pm
Forum: General X3 Forum (E83 - 1st gen : 2003+)
Topic: Engine Noise?!
Replies: 10
Views: 2760

Re: Engine Noise?!

Open the bonnet and have a listen....get someone to rev it up ....engage drive and listen...its an elimination project.
by marti
Mon Jun 25, 2018 5:55 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Dashboard errors etc
Replies: 11
Views: 1762

Re: Dashboard errors etc

Low voltage in battery...
by marti
Sun Jun 24, 2018 5:26 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Changing oil filter housing gasket - anything else while I'm there
Replies: 5
Views: 945

Re: Changing oil filter housing gasket - anything else while I'm there

Worth changing the serpentine belt with that mileage.....if not already done in its service history.
by marti
Sun Jun 24, 2018 8:52 am
Forum: Gallery
Topic: Finally made a purchase
Replies: 47
Views: 146517

Re: Finally made a purchase

Looks nice, yes the waiting game is always worth it...I waited 2 yrs until the right X6 came along...enjoy.
by marti
Fri Jun 22, 2018 6:38 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Seatbelt - slow to retract
Replies: 1
Views: 587

Re: Seatbelt - slow to retract

Thats interesting...mine are a bit on the slow side, thanks.
by marti
Fri Jun 22, 2018 6:37 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Track rod end
Replies: 3
Views: 687

Re: Track rod end

No it wouldnt, the wheel speed sensor measures just that, rotation speed of wheel...not if it wobbles etc.
by marti
Fri Jun 22, 2018 3:18 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: White smoke on hard acceleration
Replies: 7
Views: 1282

Re: White smoke on hard acceleration

Chuck a full bottle of Redex in the tank...says for two tanks but whole bottle works wonders sometimes...
by marti
Wed Jun 20, 2018 6:31 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: White smoke on hard acceleration
Replies: 7
Views: 1282

Re: White smoke on hard acceleration

White smoke is normally unburnt fuel...bad injector?
by marti
Wed Jun 20, 2018 6:53 am
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Non start problem
Replies: 25
Views: 3219

Re: Non start problem

Great stuff :)