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by Wookie_79
Sun Jun 21, 2020 11:14 am
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Poorly injector
Replies: 2
Views: 987

Poorly injector

Hi all, My X5 e53 3.0d has poorly injector on cylinder 2. (At least i hope thats the case and not compression issues... it’s intermittent so there is a high chance that I’m right in my diagnosis.) Anyways my question is: Should i attempt cleaning it or just buy reconditioned? Cleaning seems pretty s...
by Wookie_79
Sun May 31, 2020 3:21 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Rough acceleration & smoke
Replies: 19
Views: 3939

Re: Rough acceleration & smoke

Here’s the picture of the test:
by Wookie_79
Sun May 31, 2020 3:19 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Rough acceleration & smoke
Replies: 19
Views: 3939

Re: Rough acceleration & smoke

Ok so my excitement was partially short lived. I did fix the vacuum leak and car is much lore responsive but now struggling with potential misfire. Getting intermittent code: 4B10. Launched my ISTA+ to read the codes and run diagnostic procedures. As I get ready the car shakes a bit and you can hear...
by Wookie_79
Thu May 21, 2020 8:47 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Misfire?
Replies: 1
Views: 643

Misfire?

Hi all, My BMW X5 e53 has got a strange symptom: when start most of the time’s after few seconds of smooth work it starts to sound like it’s not working smoothly anymore, like a misfire. Felt lost when put in gear, whole car shakes! This does not affect the performance. Also after a while of driving...
by Wookie_79
Mon May 04, 2020 9:34 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Aftermarket brake callipers or restore original ones
Replies: 8
Views: 1836

Re: Aftermarket brake callipers or restore original ones

So the callipers on eBay for about £40 are not worth it?
by Wookie_79
Mon May 04, 2020 9:33 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Aftermarket brake callipers or restore original ones
Replies: 8
Views: 1836

Re: Aftermarket brake callipers or restore original ones

I have refurbished all 4 on my e53 for around £100 and not a massive job. This is where i get the kit's from. http://www.biggred.co.uk/ Have you replaced just the rubber elements or the piston as well? Also have you respirated the callipers or just wore brushed them? What else have you replaced/fix...
by Wookie_79
Sun May 03, 2020 10:14 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Aftermarket brake callipers or restore original ones
Replies: 8
Views: 1836

Aftermarket brake callipers or restore original ones

Hi all,

Need to fix my front callipers.

Aftermarket are at a reasonable price or is it better to stick to originals just restore them. Restoration kit costs not much less than a new aftermarket callipers... what’s your thoughts and experiences please?
by Wookie_79
Sun May 03, 2020 10:05 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Rough acceleration & smoke
Replies: 19
Views: 3939

Re: Rough acceleration & smoke

Ok so it was brittle hose end connecting to vacuum reservoir and the head gasket breather was all caked up so replaced it for vortex one and car seem to be preforming better than before than incident 😀 But still at times cold or hot, it shakes when put in gear, not always but often. Ideas? I’ve run ...
by Wookie_79
Sun Mar 22, 2020 9:11 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Rough acceleration & smoke
Replies: 19
Views: 3939

Re: Rough acceleration & smoke

Thanks I thought so but wanted to be sure.

Read somewhere that it also might be CVT, manifold sensor, fuel pump or fuel filter, possible?
by Wookie_79
Sun Mar 22, 2020 8:22 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Rough acceleration & smoke
Replies: 19
Views: 3939

Rough acceleration & smoke

Hi all For over a week now my car suffers with the following symptoms: Rough acceleration up to 1500rpm This happens every time I start the car. I can feel drop in performance, car it’s sluggish a bit. Sometimes it seem to get better after a while of driving. No issues going up hill, seem like it’s ...