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by Gordon
Sun Aug 21, 2022 1:20 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Expansion Tank leak
Replies: 8
Views: 1000

Expansion Tank leak

Found the problem. A pressure test revealed that the tank is cracked. New one ordered.

Gordon
by Gordon
Sun Aug 21, 2022 11:47 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Expansion Tank leak
Replies: 8
Views: 1000

Expansion Tank leak

Sorry, You've got the wrong tank. I'm talking about the Anti Freeze expansion tank to the right of the engine bay as you look at it. I've had the tank out and in the centre of the bottom there is some kind of short pipe which, when refitting, fits into a grommet in the bottom of the expansion tank h...
by Gordon
Sun Aug 21, 2022 10:00 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Expansion Tank leak
Replies: 8
Views: 1000

Expansion Tank leak

No, I've already reconnected the level sensor. The problem is I've found loads of diagrams but they are all of different designs of tank, except the type I have.

Gordon
by Gordon
Sun Aug 21, 2022 8:22 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Expansion Tank leak
Replies: 8
Views: 1000

Expansion Tank leak

I noticed a leak from the underside of the expansion tank. After removing it to repair I notice an outlet on the underside which fits into a rubber grommet, which then protrudes from the underside of the tank holder frame. I can't figure out if this is supposed to connect to a pipe of some sort or i...
by Gordon
Wed Nov 13, 2019 8:55 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Head unit recommendations
Replies: 14
Views: 3190

Re: Head unit recommendations

Forgot to mention, steering wheel controls retained.

Gordon
by Gordon
Wed Nov 13, 2019 8:53 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Head unit recommendations
Replies: 14
Views: 3190

Re: Head unit recommendations

I had a Pioneer AVIC-F980 fitted, including reversing camera. The fitting wasn't cheap but I'm extremely please with the system. The old unit is stored in a box in my garage in case the next owner wants it.

Gordon
by Gordon
Mon Sep 30, 2019 4:02 pm
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: Tyre Pressure Recommendations
Replies: 7
Views: 2743

Re: Tyre Pressure Recommendations

My Handbook says 35psi so that's what I use.

Gordon
by Gordon
Mon Sep 16, 2019 4:38 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Door mirror
Replies: 4
Views: 1279

Re: Door mirror

If you look underneath the mirror housing there should be a downlight. The plug is for that

Gordon
by Gordon
Mon Sep 09, 2019 4:26 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Shudder..
Replies: 4
Views: 1478

Re: Shudder..

I would imagine it was the ABS kicking in.

Gordon
by Gordon
Fri Apr 26, 2019 5:09 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Power steering leak: pipe/hose replacement queries
Replies: 6
Views: 1541

Re: Power steering leak: pipe/hose replacement queries

When I had this problem on my Saab 9-5 I removed the leaking pipe and took it to my local branch of Pirtek who made up a flexible one to match. It cost £25 and worked perfectly.

Gordon
by Gordon
Wed Feb 20, 2019 4:16 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Intermittent EML
Replies: 0
Views: 702

Intermittent EML

AS above. Every now and then the EML light will come on, flash a few times and then go off and the car runs perfectly. There are no codes stored so I have no idea what could be the cause. I would be grateful for any suggestions.


Gordon
by Gordon
Sat Nov 03, 2018 4:23 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: AFTER MARKET HEAD UNIT DVD/GPS/TV ETC UNIT - WHICH ONE????
Replies: 16
Views: 4106

Re: AFTER MARKET HEAD UNIT DVD/GPS/TV ETC UNIT - WHICH ONE????

Sorry. I would do but all my images on Imgur have disappeared. I'll see if I can find something.
by Gordon
Sat Oct 13, 2018 4:17 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: AFTER MARKET HEAD UNIT DVD/GPS/TV ETC UNIT - WHICH ONE????
Replies: 16
Views: 4106

Re: AFTER MARKET HEAD UNIT DVD/GPS/TV ETC UNIT - WHICH ONE????

I had a Pioneer AVIC-F980DAB fitted. It works perfectly every time.

Gordon
by Gordon
Thu Jul 19, 2018 4:16 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: e53 4.6 timing chain specialist
Replies: 7
Views: 1580

Re: e53 4.6 timing chain specialist

OP has said he's in Heathrow.

Gordon