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by kave
Wed Apr 13, 2016 8:35 pm
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: Michelin diamaris tyres x2 ,275 40 20
Replies: 2
Views: 1291

Re: Michelin diamaris tyres x2

[quote="Steve p"]
Open to offers
Cheers ste
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PM sent
by kave
Mon Nov 16, 2015 4:39 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: 3.0d Intercooler
Replies: 7
Views: 2439

Re: 3.0d Intercooler

If you find one let us know.  I would be interested, as intend to go hybrid turbo at some point, so will be affected by higher intake temps and heat soak.
by kave
Thu Jul 30, 2015 11:55 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: iPad in dash of x5 e53
Replies: 8
Views: 4790

Re: iPad in dash of x5 e53

Hi Dave, Looks like a great project, good effort! What is the fascia made from? I currently have the "single DIN" business stereo with separate CD player above. How would I replace these with a "double DIN" iPad, do you have some form of cage that sits behind it? (I realise the e53 is not a standard ...
by kave
Sun Jul 26, 2015 8:39 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Engine oil - Castrol edge 0W-30 or 5W-30 ?
Replies: 5
Views: 1944

Re: Engine oil - Castrol edge 0W-30 or 5W-30 ?

[quote="shadrack"] 5-30 [/quote] On the basis that 100k miles later the block is well run in, I have just done a change with Motul LL04 specific 5w-40. Being slightly thicker when warm should mean less consumed and a little better lubrication at the expense of more frictional losses (worse mpg, less ...
by kave
Mon Jun 22, 2015 11:00 pm
Forum: New members section
Topic: New... old lurker 2006 e53 3.0d Sport - Manual 'box
Replies: 7
Views: 2651

Re: New... old lurker 2006 e53 3.0d Sport - Manual 'box

[quote="AW8"] Hi & Welcome proper. From pics the car looks smart enough. Sport exclusive arch and rim kitted manuals even more a rarity. Heated wheel too plus the seats - briliant find........Nice spec other than abscene of comms pack. I will be intersted to see what mpg returns you get driving to ...
by kave
Mon May 25, 2015 11:37 am
Forum: New members section
Topic: New... old lurker 2006 e53 3.0d Sport - Manual 'box
Replies: 7
Views: 2651

New... old lurker 2006 e53 3.0d Sport - Manual 'box

Hello all, Been lurking on here for years, aspiring to own one of BMW's finest. Finally found myself in a position to take the plunge. Had to be manual gearbox, so as you will know, rare as hens teeth, particularly a well specc'd example that has been looked after. Luckily hit jackpot and picked up ...
by kave
Mon May 25, 2015 11:26 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Diff Oil - What type is it ?
Replies: 2
Views: 1501

Re: Diff Oil - What type is it ?

Front and Rear diff: Fully synthetic 75w90 I used around 2.5L in total, so you will need 3L. This is the OE oil BMW recommend: http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-737-castrol-syntrax-longlife-75w-90-formerly-saf-xo-75w-90.aspx Really useful checker from Castrol here: http://oilselector.castrol.com/c/uk/eng ...