[quote="X5Sport"] This thread covered it back in 2010. Imminent injector failure is the most likely issue. Have a read and see if it fits what you are seeing. Given it includes 'ticking' that could well be the problem, or at least connected with them and a cylinder being over fuelled will pour white ...

I also have a problem when starting from cold for last few months
Juddering and white smoke but after 5 mins it run fine
Only got codes for 6 glow plugs knackered


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Over the last few days my partner has said that her x5 has been making a "ticking" noise from under the bonnet and then smoke pouring out the back of it. I've drove it today and for once she is right The car drives spot on no loss of power or anything, till the noise starts and then a massive amount ...

I get the exact same on the wife's x5 2006
I've had it plugged In and the only Codes that come back are all 6 glow plugs knackered


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[quote="Ryoken"]
didn't notice this had any replies
can do something this year, hell were local
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Sounds good to me Steve


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[quote="PhilT"] Got rid of the E53 last year, now got a black X6 with anthracite wheels - the cars nearly as big as the village so you can't miss it [emoji23] You in an E53 or E70? I've seen the White Merc knocking about. [/quote] I've seen the x6 v.nice It's the girlfriends x5 it's a e53 Le-Mans ...

I have this on my e class also


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[quote="M40CCA"] [quote="PhilT"] [quote="M40CCA"] I'm in LS26 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk [/quote] Me too [emoji33][emoji106] [/quote] What x5 are you running Phil I must have seen you Rothwell is not the biggest place I've also a new white Merc E class with M40CCA reg plate Sent from my ...

[quote="PhilT"]
[quote="M40CCA"]
I'm in LS26


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Me too [emoji33][emoji106]

I've had pagid discs fitted 250 miles ago and I've now got a wobble under braking knew I should have bought some decent ones!!!
Can I send these back under any sort of warranty/guarantee ??


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I'm in LS26


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[quote="Sanj"]
How'd you do it, paint?

Need a pic from further back too.
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I did it with coloured wrap

I'll post another pic up tomorrow


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Mine does the exact same shreksta
White smoke on cold starts for around 30secs then nothing when I drive even when I give it some
Was advised it may be the glow plugs
I also had a Evo Vii before where smoke was classed as bad!!!



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