In the short term I think the prices of all these cars will drop like stones especially with all the ultra-low emissions charges being introduced.

Once they get rarer on the roads the price should go up....that's what I am hoping for,but before that I will buy my list of spares(diffs,tran,leathers ...

Happy new year Guys & Gals

So what's on your 2016 fix list?

I have one or two things I plan to fix :-[


I had to break this list into to two parts

Part 1 (fixing what I didn't complete or get quite right in 2015)

Panoramic sunroof
Reinstall Rear bellows
Reinstall amp
re-route wiring for ...

yes on both accounts but I am far more excited and nervous to get started on my 2016 list which is mostly under the hood...dum,dum...DAAAAAH! :)

oh and I forgot to mention subframe bushes.

4 tools I found essential
subframe bushes tool which made the job really easy
rear balljoint tool.(not the ...

Hello Guys & Gals

I would just like to say thank you for all the help/guidance and tip you have provide me.

I manage to get quite a lot done over past 18 months.

Basic service( Air filter, cabin filter, oil change & oil filter)
Power steering flush inc. reservoir
Auto-transmission flush ...

Just wanted to pop back and says I got it the swing arm off, Thanks for the assistance.

I tried using my dremel with a heavy metal blade..the bolt laughed and broke 2 teeth off with in a minute :'(

broke out the angle grinder but decided to check access to the bolts especially the rear end of the ...

ok struggled with it a bit more only 2mm more :'(

I am a bit nervous about using heat as it is near one of the fuel tanks and I have nevered used the big red hammer before....I brought a blowtorch to assist with subframbush removal(yet to do)

I think I will try and cut it out with my fein...wish ...

I've done that. I have actually removed the air spring altogether.

i may try prying the swing arm down or unbolt the droplinks and shock and see if that helps. I unbolted everything at first but reattached everything(finger tight) which allowed me to get the screw out of the locking collar but ...

Hello Guys & Gals

Hope you can help me. I have been struggling for weeks with my rear suspension. I have completed the passengers side but I am stuck on removing one of the swing arm bolts.

Number 16 on the diagram below

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showparts?id=FA92-EUR---E53-BMW-X5+4.8is ...

latest update.

BBA reman send there were errors and I would need a replacement unit. £500+vat ouch :'(

i wanted the issue sorted so i bent over and paid up....I should have stepped away and di some more research as I would have got this sorted for way less.

anyway unit came with a hydraulic pump ...

[quote="markhals"]
Just did the upgrade this weekend after my old one was losing contact at the top of the windscreen, pleased to report the new one does a much better job.

Anyone know if you can use E70 arms for the front? Mine are looking a little worse for wear.
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You have to cut them ...

[quote="shadrack"]
did you use a genuine abs sensor, in the past ive chased sensor faults to no avail only to find it was the original sensor but the ecp/ebay tat just isnt up to the job of an oem sensor
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Yes, it's genuine sensor. I tried buying one from eBay and eurocar parts but they were ...

Ok thanks I will try pulling the module this weekend.  Gives me an opportunity to r&r the aux water pump and sort the power steering leak too

Yeah, that is what I am thinking as I get no response and different errors from the module when using inpa,gt1 and c110, so I will get the module repaired if possible.

I know of BBa but can anyone suggest any other places?

No but  I have fluid refresh on  my list as it hasn't been done in the last few years.  I read the codes and got a steering sensor error. So I reset but still no joy. I know the alignment is out due to air bag, cc boot, front suspension refresh and bearing. 

Hello

I have been trying to resolve an issue with my dsc for several months now

symptoms
abs kicking in very early
no traction on inclines
dsc light flashes when acceleration from standstill
brakes locking
skidding

codes state that there is a air gap on the right wheel sensor


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