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by Leslie
Thu Aug 17, 2023 10:31 pm
Forum: Forum Discussion
Topic: "Windy Guns"
Replies: 11
Views: 13126

"Windy Guns"

I bought a Sealey 18v one and when I tried it wouldn't remove some of the x5 wheel bolts which was a it disappointing but has been useful for other things , I have for many years not let the tyre place I use tighten my bolts up and the one time they did I broke an extending bar socket trying to undo...
by Leslie
Mon Aug 07, 2023 3:26 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Torque Settings - Replacement of Rear Wheel Bearings
Replies: 10
Views: 9790

Torque Settings - Replacement of Rear Wheel Bearings

I'd think this will be a major job with a big press needed , One of the fronts on.my e70 needed near 10 ton before it came out .
by Leslie
Mon Aug 07, 2023 3:24 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Hedgehog
Replies: 27
Views: 14149

Hedgehog

I'd say that's fairly unusual if it wasn't squeaking etc before , is the battery well charged etc as funny things can happen on.low charge as we all know
by Leslie
Sun Aug 06, 2023 7:29 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Hedgehog
Replies: 27
Views: 14149

Hedgehog

Probably same as the e46 one and I put about 4 in when I had mine inc genuine ones that didn't last much longer it seemed either . No fan is usually the hedgehog though :thumbsup:
by Leslie
Sat Aug 05, 2023 5:17 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: E70 crank no start when warm
Replies: 14
Views: 11600

E70 crank no start when warm

I guess as it got worse it would be logged , I know I was looking for codes before and they disappeared as soon as the key was taken out so I had to leave it running after it appeared to find the code :thumbsup: The fact it only appears when hot could be the reason too and was fine when cold . If it...
by Leslie
Sat Aug 05, 2023 5:12 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: 2 Years with the E70 X5 3.0sd M-Sport
Replies: 26
Views: 20484

2 Years with the E70 X5 3.0sd M-Sport

The winters were non runflat and a cheap brand called Rotalla ice plus and id definitely buy them again no complaints here :driving: Mine has 168k now really imo 200k is good going for most cars , few get past it ,id be worried about the autobox after that but things can go at any time as we know . ...
by Leslie
Sat Aug 05, 2023 11:27 am
Forum: Gallery
Topic: 2 Years with the E70 X5 3.0sd M-Sport
Replies: 26
Views: 20484

2 Years with the E70 X5 3.0sd M-Sport

Do you change to smaller wheels too? Its on the original 20's now with winters but I have a set of summer 21's but due to one thing or another they haven't been on since 2021 , I was for putting them on this year but with not using it there is no point now as it will soon be winter again. :headbang...
by Leslie
Fri Aug 04, 2023 6:44 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: 2 Years with the E70 X5 3.0sd M-Sport
Replies: 26
Views: 20484

2 Years with the E70 X5 3.0sd M-Sport

H4MP wrote: Fri Aug 04, 2023 11:13 am Will be great for the at inter aslong as you got winter tyres, mine was awful on the standard 20s
4 winters on it now, was the only car inc 4x4's that could get out of our street last year :thumbsup:
by Leslie
Thu Aug 03, 2023 11:00 am
Forum: Forum Discussion
Topic: Penalty for an infringement?
Replies: 11
Views: 12881

Penalty for an infringement?

No messing over there !
by Leslie
Thu Aug 03, 2023 10:52 am
Forum: Gallery
Topic: 2 Years with the E70 X5 3.0sd M-Sport
Replies: 26
Views: 20484

2 Years with the E70 X5 3.0sd M-Sport

Did you keep the X5 Leslie? Yes its still here and mot'ed last month though its been parked most of the last 3 months and I sorned it last month as I have a cheap runabout Passat b6 now as it was getting too expensive to run . I will probably not put it back on the road till winter time. :thumbsup:
by Leslie
Sun Jul 30, 2023 11:01 am
Forum: Other Marques
Topic: Three months in with an EV
Replies: 2
Views: 5636

Three months in with an EV

Interesting update :thumbsup: I thought you were not doing many miles now but sounds like you are doing near 20k a year :driving: Ev is most definitely here for the future now as the government is planning to ban everything else to make it so :rofl: I'm sure you are glad you kept the x6 as it's stil...
by Leslie
Fri Jul 28, 2023 7:32 pm
Forum: Forum Discussion
Topic: In case you missed it.
Replies: 7
Views: 9802

In case you missed it.

Best thing you could do with that ship is sink it , be nothing left anyway .
by Leslie
Fri Jul 28, 2023 7:29 pm
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: Police vehicle engine failures - N57 series
Replies: 7
Views: 8131

Police vehicle engine failures - N57 series

Going to cost them dear when that case gets to court :(
by Leslie
Thu Jul 27, 2023 10:15 pm
Forum: Forum Discussion
Topic: members !!!
Replies: 4
Views: 9437

members !!!

Must have been spammers lol :rofl:
by Leslie
Wed Jul 26, 2023 10:45 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: 2010 E70 X5 3.0d - Engine Stall at 40mph
Replies: 4
Views: 5763

2010 E70 X5 3.0d - Engine Stall at 40mph

It's common for the hard plastic corner pieces on the bulkhead to crack and let water run onto the rear 2 injectors , my drivers one was split that covers the master cylinder they are about 110 each new ! :o I could get a secondhand one they were all broke too.