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by David Kot
Wed Mar 25, 2015 6:16 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: E53 X5 4.8is facelift, specers
Replies: 3
Views: 1250

Re: E53 X5 4.8is facelift, specers

100£  , everything like new  including a box
by David Kot
Wed Mar 25, 2015 6:04 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: E53 X5 4.8is facelift, specers
Replies: 3
Views: 1250

Re: E53 X5 4.8is facelift, specers

30mm each side
Same even bought from the same seller  eBay auction number: 171466851149
by David Kot
Wed Mar 25, 2015 1:30 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: E53 X5 4.8is facelift, specers
Replies: 3
Views: 1250

E53 X5 4.8is facelift, specers

Hi everyone I have just bought set of 30mm H&R spacers for the rear, but once I've seen it on the car I've realised I'll need something bigger than that so I'm opting out for 35 or 40mm . Originally thought I could have kept them and use 'em for the front but I've tried and looks too aggressive for ...
by David Kot
Wed Mar 18, 2015 7:44 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: X5 4.8is e53 2005 wheel bearing problem
Replies: 13
Views: 4963

Re: X5 4.8is e53 2005 wheel bearing problem

Just a quick update... tyres replaced... and answer is... yes it was tires making grinding like wheel bearing noise ... Nice and smooth now, I have actually started enjoying this car now... Thanx guys
by David Kot
Tue Mar 17, 2015 12:16 am
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: X5 4.8is e53 2005 wheel bearing problem
Replies: 13
Views: 4963

Re: X5 4.8is e53 2005 wheel bearing problem

@RChaloner thanx for detailed write up , I'm sure it will help many people to avoid bearing damage during installation. Only thing is .. Me myself, I'm aware of it all... I'm a perfectionist by nature lol that's why I didn't let anyone to do it for me , I rather invest in expensive tools and do it ...
by David Kot
Fri Mar 13, 2015 8:52 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: X5 4.8is e53 2005 wheel bearing problem
Replies: 13
Views: 4963

Re: X5 4.8is e53 2005 wheel bearing problem

Can you kindly ask him what he have done wrong at the first attempt please, maybe that will give me some clue...
by David Kot
Thu Mar 12, 2015 7:03 am
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: X5 4.8is e53 2005 wheel bearing problem
Replies: 13
Views: 4963

Re: X5 4.8is e53 2005 wheel bearing problem

Bought it in Germany but you may possibly buy something similar at eBay... any suggestions on wheel bearings?
@shadrack - did you replace flanges as well, or just bearings?
by David Kot
Wed Mar 11, 2015 10:37 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: X5 4.8is e53 2005 wheel bearing problem
Replies: 13
Views: 4963

Re: X5 4.8is e53 2005 wheel bearing problem

My old one didn't have any play, new one either it's all about noise it's making...
by David Kot
Wed Mar 11, 2015 9:58 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: X5 4.8is e53 2005 wheel bearing problem
Replies: 13
Views: 4963

Re: X5 4.8is e53 2005 wheel bearing problem

What brand of bearing did you use? How did you pressed it in ? I've used that:
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by David Kot
Wed Mar 11, 2015 9:43 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: X5 4.8is e53 2005 wheel bearing problem
Replies: 13
Views: 4963

X5 4.8is e53 2005 wheel bearing problem

I've replaced recently front right wheel bearing on my car it's been good only for about 10 miles and stated being noisy again why? Hi quality FAG oem part used hub pulled out and pressed in with extra care using special tools for that job something must be wrong but I don't believe in wheel bearing ...
by David Kot
Wed Mar 11, 2015 9:34 pm
Forum: General X6 Forum (E71 - 1st gen : 2008-2015)
Topic: X6M
Replies: 14
Views: 7759

Re: X6M

I'm easily achieving a sub 7mpg on my LaMans X5 4.8is