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take the intake off the car and clean it, it's not really advisable to clean the ports in the engine as it will release loose soot into the bores and can cause issues unless you have a trusted way of getting it out

Just remove the scuttle cover, then on the drivers side you'll see the black box which encases the ECU the lid is held on by around 6-8 screws undo these (1 needs to be accessed through a hold in the windscreen scuttle panel) left the lid then undo the bracket holding the ECU and disconnect the plug...

If you are in the south you can PM dave-1 on here and here can supply and programme a new key for you or you can supply a key and he will programme it for you, whatever you do don't pay the dealers prices

I got the rest of the bumper fitted this afternoon. Had a bit of a fiddle swapping black plastics for the chrome ones, but got there , eventually X( http://i667.photobucket.com/albums/vv36/daudwpsyn/20170129_165100_zpsq676y6hh.jpg There are a few scuffs but nothing that won't disappear with a bit o...

Gazwould wrote:Torque spike specialists more like .

I was waiting for that

Yip T2000 I stopped selling on e-bay about a year ago when they started all the "instant refunds" . Since when was 1st class next day post, even the post office will tell you no guarantee its actually a 2 day service. if you want next day they offer that at silly prices. That's the thing ...

This one? http://www.darksidedevelopments.co.uk/products/rear-main-seal-for-1-9-8v-tdi-engines-06a-103-171-a.html Is it straightforward to change? Yeah that's the one, it's fairly straightforward but here is a video for you https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lo6wpKdBoUE oh and you can fit them without...

I also use LUK. Has a higher slip torque than the Sachs iirc.. mine was LUK OEM anyways. Don't mix up two brands though. Sachs clutch PP won't fit LUK DMF and vice versa. The LUK DMF kit comes with the bolts. I also got mine from ECP who alerts adamant I needed the 240mm one. After a short argument...

Shame it just seems to be full of ebay scammers, losers and idiots that want something for nothing

God eBay is getting worse these days, somebody ordered some O'rings on Friday morning @ 09.41am whilst I was at work so despatched the items on my return in the evening posted approx 6.30pm but missed the last post (Despatched free 1st class Royal mail as stated on auction) and because they are not ...

You might have a slight weep on the rad or something as I had one on my 1.8T for 3&1/2 years before I replaced it, I used to lose around 1/2 litre every 4-5 months but it was fairly low mileage I was doing most of the time, personally I would change the belt & waterpump early just to be on t...

Yes I would 2nd what Karl has said I would check the waterpump follow this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-jxly2ZssM and see if you have a good flow on the expansion tank return flow at around 2000 rpm you should get a very steady flow to fill the bottle, HGF isn't unheard of on the engine b...

All friction plates have springs? DO NOT go down the road off SMF flywheels on a diesel you will wreck your gearbox the DMF's job is to take the torque and the vibration out the engine when the engine is idling and on take off. I don't know your mileage but I suspect you are over 100k anyway if need...

lol heated seats are lovely, I suffer from a bad back and I switch mine on to get some heat therapy works wonders

That's what they call the tiptronic manual selector you can get flappy paddles to fit behind your steering wheel to change gear should you so wish, they are fairly easy to rig in

Yeah not an easy job on an X5 just getting it level on axle stands, not that it will be my problem soon as it's getting traded in in March, I would advise anyone with an Auto to get the box serviced, oh and when asked what BMW say is life for a box they said 100k miles only! Sent from my EVA-L09 us...

Yes same procedure as the others just so you can circulate the fluid 4 axle stands, spirit level, Infra red thermometer, pipe and fluid & filter and your good to go, takes around an hour if you use a cordless drill on the sump bolts to speed it up

It didn't get rebuilt by BMW but by a transmission specialist and yes they suggested changing the oil every 30k miles and at around £400 a time it's not cheap Sent from my EVA-L09 using Tapatalk You can do it yourself for around £90 all in all you need is a infra red thermometer and some sort of pu...

BMW state that they are sealed for life boxes, my Mrs X5 ended up having a rebuild, not a cheap option and it has never been right since! They all try it on Sent from my EVA-L09 using Tapatalk Like I said that BMW will change it "if" requested and you have to request it they will not offe...

Never had an auto one. But if its a Tiptronic theyre quite well known for breakage and problems. Disagree the tiptronics ZF 5hp19 are used in a large range of cars not just VW's and they are very reliable it's the later CVC gearbox that people had problems with. The main issues with the Tiptronics ...

Yeah can see pics ok with Tapatalk those osram bulbs definitely look better

If it was done on the last cambelt change around 10k ago was that less than a year? if so it's probably still under warranty

usually if there is water behind the drivers seat it's either the inner metal door panel seal (where the motor is connected too) this can be solved by undoing the bolts and squeezing in some silicon sealant, or it comes in via the bonnet cable grommet near the ECU box under the bonnet again loads of...

This has been a great read! I have just got a 1999 tdi with ABS light, flashing brake warning light and the code 01200. Today I have replaced the ABS module with a used one but the light remains on, so I will check out the 50amp fuse and the wiring plugs as mentioned above! There is hope of an MOT ...

Personally I get the standard panel air filter out , unravel all 28 feet of it and get an upright hoover and hoover both sides . http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k57/karlthekarter/Airfilterstretchedout28feet-1.jpg Fold back up , plonk back in the air box , happy days :-bd :hyst :hyst Anyone would ...