Ok great, thanks for the help, ill stop searching the car now

How can i deactivate the transfer box for test purpose? (loud noise under car when coming to stop).

Chaps - my car doesn't seem to have a transfer box module, when i search real oem for my car (june 2001) it doesn't have one listed, but does on later cars. 

Anyone know if this is correct, early cars done have them?

Cheers!

thanks guys, he has had it replaced by a local bmw specialist in the end with a brand new one, yeah i think it was Delphi too.

The other side is almost gone too, so he'll be back next month for a second.

Cheers for all the help.

My indy did an M6 oil service for only £210, so paying that for an X5 sounds too much at your indy IMO.

An oil service should be £150 maximum in my opinion, dealer ships can take a running jump, they did a friends E60 525i and left oil all over the undertray, he had to go back and complain, only ...

Guys,

My mate just bought a 4.8is, but the front offside airbag has just split.

We found replacements at euro car parts, but 1 with sports suspension and 1 without, which one do i need?  Price is quite different.

Can anyone help me with this?

Dennys - yeah I've done that a few times and it does help, but the car reverts back to my driving style.

I only ever use light throttle so the car is going to respond according to that I guess. Can't afford to drive this juicy V8 around too fast.

Thanks guys. I've been quoted £60 for the transmission update from my local Indy (www.powerdevelopments.co.uk), updated with official bmw software of the latest version.

They did my ATF and filter last year, I didn't realise they could do updates but they can so its booked in this week.

Does £60 ...

Hi guys - how much should I expect to pay for a gearbox update?

In thinking I'd like it done to see if it speeds up the gear change at all.

Any other tips regarding the update would be welcome.

Guys. My 2002 4.4 loses coolant.

Now. I never seen anything leaking, and I never get the coolant low light on, but once a month I have to add 500ml into the tank to get the little red stick to rise.

Any ideas where to look?

I had that done, it does make it feel more responsive for a short time, but soon relearns my slow 'fuel saving' driving style, and goes in to lethargic mode.

It feels like my transmission is half asleep most of the time, i have to punish the car for a a few minutes to wake it up again.

The ...

Guys.

My drivers door handle is noticeably harder to pull than the other 3.

Is there something I can lubricate?

When I say pretty sure, I haven't actually measured it yet but will do tomorrow.

Ok guys. I'm pretty sure it's still low with engine on. I don't hear any pump or any air leaking sounds.

Where is the level sensor?

What the hell is it?

Rusty- will if self level only once I've turned on the ignition or started engine?

I haven't looked for that so will check it out.