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by Steamyrotter
Wed May 17, 2017 9:45 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Rear noise help...
Replies: 1
Views: 910

Re: Rear noise help...

i would say wheel bearing on the way out??
or you have a suspension bush going.

See may threads on here, you need to deflate the air springs to check for sure
by Steamyrotter
Wed May 17, 2017 9:42 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: 4.8is - cracked open front diff
Replies: 19
Views: 2871

Re: 4.8is - cracked open front diff

i hope you didn't put oil in the transfer box???
think that's meant to have ATF in it??

But am assuming you refilled like for like though.
by Steamyrotter
Wed May 17, 2017 9:39 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Alternator removal!
Replies: 12
Views: 2583

Re: Alternator removal!

unfortunately the OBD is not the most accurate measurement.

You need to use a decent multimeter on the charging points
by Steamyrotter
Mon May 15, 2017 1:09 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Alternator removal!
Replies: 12
Views: 2583

Re: Alternator removal!

13.6/7 is OK depending where you measure it!!

ideally you want 14 - 14.2 at the under bonnet charging points as it is a long way to the battery..
And the high charging current will cause a volt drop along that cable.
by Steamyrotter
Sun May 14, 2017 1:47 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Auto box questions....
Replies: 5
Views: 1356

Re: Auto box questions....

GM 5L40e does do engine braking.

In all modes as per design..



but the OP has a 6sp ZF as its 2005.
by Steamyrotter
Sun May 14, 2017 1:44 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Possible turbo issue? Engine much louder under acceleration & less go at speed
Replies: 201
Views: 28287

Re: Possible turbo issue? Engine much louder under acceleration & less go at speed

Have you checked the Injectors and injector wiring??

manifold pressure could be fuel rail??

Mine used to be a pig to start when warm due to 2 injectors leaking and it ran pants for a few minutes.

(Apologies if done as not read the whole post)
by Steamyrotter
Sun May 14, 2017 1:30 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Alternator removal!
Replies: 12
Views: 2583

Re: Alternator removal!

Its a manifold off job minimum.

Whats the issue?
It could just need a regulator change which can be done in situ.:-
http://xdrivers.co.uk/forum/index.php/t ... #msg126471
by Steamyrotter
Tue May 09, 2017 1:25 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: 4.8is - cracked open front diff
Replies: 19
Views: 2871

Re: 4.8is - cracked open front diff

Theorising or Hypothisising...(even if i cant spell any of them!!) When driving forward to the pit the wheels drop into the rollers. Assumption here that the rollers were not locked??? in which case the front wheels will spin up due to less effective grip. Regardless of the TC cutting in he revs to ...
by Steamyrotter
Mon May 08, 2017 1:41 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Sat Nav unit - suggestions for replacement
Replies: 10
Views: 1998

Re: Sat Nav unit - suggestions for replacement

[quote="centurion"] [quote="henrym3"] I think now a days most if not all of the flea bay stuff can incorporate the factory amp, I'm assuming you have the DSP amp. It's just a pain cos you need to buy and run a lead from front to rear to make it plug and play. As for the OBC, depe...
by Steamyrotter
Sun May 07, 2017 1:05 pm
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: Number of posts
Replies: 5
Views: 3161

Re: Number of posts

[quote="X5Sport"]
..........and 18 months of joblessness 3 years back with naff all else to do but help you guys!  Kept me sane, and drove pvr slightly mad  O:-)
[/quote]

..... and he's an IT guru who hacked the site and put a multiply by 5 on his post count counter!!!

>:D >:D
by Steamyrotter
Sun May 07, 2017 1:03 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: X5 3.0i auto 2002, gearbox help.
Replies: 35
Views: 6362

Re: X5 3.0i auto 2002, gearbox help.

[quote="OverheadG"] If I was to buy a refurbed box and fit it myself; does the gearbox ecu need to be paired with the car in a anyway? Or will it be just plug and play. Also.i can confirm, yes it is the 5spd GM Gearbox [/quote] Plug and play You may need to reset adaptations though so it s...
by Steamyrotter
Mon May 01, 2017 6:27 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: X5 3.0i auto 2002, gearbox help.
Replies: 35
Views: 6362

Re: X5 3.0i auto 2002, gearbox help.

The trouble is ATF and engine oil don't mix very well!!
You will need to flush it out and that will be a pain, and you won't get it all out unless you have a mega flush done

Then there will still be remnants in the torque converter.

Strip might be your best bet..
by Steamyrotter
Mon May 01, 2017 1:20 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: START PROBLEM
Replies: 5
Views: 1166

Re: START PROBLEM

Ignition barrel is also a contender.
by Steamyrotter
Mon May 01, 2017 1:17 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: X5 3.0i auto 2002, gearbox help.
Replies: 35
Views: 6362

Re: X5 3.0i auto 2002, gearbox help.

And look who comes out the woodwork.... That looks right manky (tech term) and is definitely not right. Is it thick n sludgy?? ATF for these should be straw or red and feels quite thin Smell it for burning too. You could rebuild it yourself and is not that difficult really. I had mine apart enough t...
by Steamyrotter
Mon May 01, 2017 1:06 pm
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: Holiday , what you's at
Replies: 30
Views: 5575

Re: Holiday , what you's at

12 hour day at work!

:o