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by captainsossige
Thu Jul 02, 2015 2:09 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Throttle body intake boot and pipe that comes off it
Replies: 0
Views: 741

Throttle body intake boot and pipe that comes off it

Hi All, I'm replacing my intake boot/elbow as it has some cracks. There's also 2 pipes that come off it that I can't find on realoem or anywhere.. One goes to the inlet manifold (vac system), which is OK and in good condition The one i'm looking for comes away from the engine and up and over towards ...
by captainsossige
Thu May 14, 2015 10:16 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: 255/60/18 tyres anyone?
Replies: 7
Views: 2153

Re: 255/60/18 tyres anyone?

My BMW supplied 18s came with 255/55 Continental Wintercontacts, which I believe provide the same gearing as the standard 19s.
by captainsossige
Tue May 05, 2015 10:08 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Nail in winter tyre
Replies: 4
Views: 1129

Re: Nail in winter tyre

Thanks for the replies - checked and tyres are not runflats do should be ok. Thanks again.!!
by captainsossige
Tue May 05, 2015 4:38 pm
Forum: New members section
Topic: Hi All, E53 owner from West Midlands
Replies: 4
Views: 1155

Hi All, E53 owner from West Midlands

Hi All, E53 owner from West Midlands...
3.0 petrol 2002
by captainsossige
Tue May 05, 2015 4:37 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Nail in winter tyre
Replies: 4
Views: 1129

Nail in winter tyre

Hi All, I have a spare set of 18" wheels with Continental Wintercontact 255/55/ R18 tyres, both supplied by BMW. I have noticed that 1 of them has gained a nail straight through the centre of the tread - no loss of pressure at the moment and I've left the nail in situ. These wheels are currently off ...