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Your responding to an 8 year old post here Kian Dave

Well done Andrew Great find with the converter, have you tried testing the power feed to the converter just in case ?? Personally I would change all the vac lines that are under the Manifold for peace of mind. Dave PS went through a similar process on our sons Toyota Pickup a couple of years ago it's amazing the amount of soot/crud in there. When we finished it ran like new, he took it out onto the local dual carriageway and when he floored it leaving a roundabout he said the Huge Black Cloud behind him was like a Special Effect from a Harry Potter Film 🤣

Morning Nicolas Sorry but I would think it is far safer for you and other road users if your car has more stick ability when "chucking" it about !! Public roads are just that side and back roads are lined with trees not to mention other road users. I have no idea what skill levels you have but during lockdown a lad who went to school with one of our sons who was heavily involved in Drifting, He had a great deal of talent 2019 giving Demo's up the Hill at the Festival of Speed. He was out "chucking it about" on local back roads. He ran out of talent and hit an Ash tree, he and two others died at the scene his girlfriend lost a leg. So I feel quite strongly about "Chucking" a ton and a half about on public roads. Do track days or loin a Drift club and play safely. Dave PS Yes I am an Old Bloke but I am no Fuddy Duddy it's more fun to have an Estate car that can slaughter a Porsche away from a roundabout when the road is clear and know it will stop and steer as well (that's my Wife's) My old 400hp X5 can surprise as well.

Morning Denis Welcome to the Forum Sorry can't help with a recommendation but there is a Register of BMW Specialists Google should help. Dave

Morning Kenny If my old brain is working there was a recall on the Vac pumps for them leaking oil, worth a check with BMW that yours has been done? I know Range Rover suffered with Oil collecting in the inter-cooler in extreme cases it caused hydraulic lock on the engines. Signs were oil in the inlet tracts. Not read anything about it on BMW's but worth disconnecting the inter cooler pipework and checking they are OK. Dave

Try BMW UK or try putting what your looking for into Google

BMW online catalogue no good ?

Holy Moley Kenny !!! the guy who owned and (err) improved your car was an absolute star wasn't he 🙄 Definitely from the school of "if it doesn't fit you are using the wrong size hammer" school of mechanics 🤣 He also subscribed to when you put it back together and there are bits still in the box and the engine runs then they clearly aren't important !! Your car is like a teaching aid for all the things NOT to do. The swapped vac lines from what I read some time ago could cause sequence issues (lag) I will see if I can dig out the article. The blocked line is for the EGR and yes he has either done it himself or had someone carry out an EGR delete in the program. Makes you wonder why he didn't just fit a blanking plate ?? After all his "tuning" he probably had a Re-map to get back the power he lost !! Once you have sorted all the rubbish it will probably go like a rocket 😅 Dave

Afternoon Andrew Always faster the second or third time 🤣 Best engine in my opinion. The vac lines aren't that expensive I would be changing them (save taking the manifold off again, even if it doesn't take long 🤣) My Brother inlaw is on his 5th 5 touring all have gone to around 200k and we have changed EGR's on 3 along with all Vac lines. I could feel Vacuum on my tongue after changing lines. Other signs of Vac pump problems are, Poor fuel efficiency. When a vacuum leak exists, it's most commonly caused by vacuum hoses that are broken, have faulty connections or the vacuum pump is not in operation. Brake pedal hard to press. Leaking oil under the side of the engine. Air conditioning not working. The servo has a Vacuum pipe attached where it inserts into Servo there is a plastic non return valve if this not working correctly when you press the brake pedal and hold it you will feel it settle/sink. The servo it's self can rust at the bottom you will feel bubbling paint and rust with your fingers if it feels rough or soft the only way is to take it off I am afraid Dave

Nic Welcome to the Forum By the fact you had 3 months Warranty you purchased from a Dealer If so you still have protection under the Sale of Goods Act, ask the supplying Dealer to either Fix it Replace it, or Money back (talk to Citizens Advice) Dave

Morning Andrew Welcome to the Forum We know it is a 5 series touring but what engine 4 or 6 cylinder? Check all the pipework to/from the manifold the vac-lines can get as clogged as the EGR it is also possible the inlet manifold is clogged (extreme cases). Also check the Vac pump and actuator. I have also read that the servo can cause issues if it has a leak, check the non-return valve at the servo also check the servo body carefully for rust or holes Hope this helps Dave

Is this a genuine post ?? Sounds like a completely unloved badly looked after car and if your still driving it that underlines that fact. Performance must be rubbish as will be MPG Smoke, Investigate and fix? Low compression (how do you know?) = Worn engine investigate and fix/replace?? No boost? investigate and fix/replace Dave

Hi From the pictures the screen is mounted in a rubber seal which would indicate that it is a standard model with an M sport package, that would be Sport Suspension and Brakes, M Sport steering wheel and gearshift plus M sport badges. The "Holy Grail" E30 M3 the screen is glued in, are the wheels 4 or 5 stud? Control arms should be aluminium. You could contact BMW UK, BMW have a classic register so give them the Vin number and they should be able to trace it from build/order which will give you a more complete history. Like everything today BMW are "upgrading" the Data base so there may be some delays, be ready. Dave

That looks like a heavy tint and looks just like film bubbling to me Can you feel the them inside?

Yes quite safe Trevor. Speed rating H is 130 MPH up to Y at 186 MPH I don't know of a stretch of road in the UK that isn't so clogged with traffic you would need the worlds fastest bulldozer in front clearing the way 🤣 Dunlop were good tyres on the X5 Continentals seemed to wear quickly as did the Bridgestone. The original Michelin (2 sets) were good as are the current Yokohama Enjoy Dave

When in the garage and I get that "what next" thought the beer fridge always helps 🤣

Hi Alan Welcome Back 😁 Heat one side (why is it always the drivers feet that get cold ??) That will be the twin solenoid (splitter) in the engine bay. I assume you have checked the vent flaps are moving. Lumpy after clutch release ? Could be DMF issue ? Thermostat is a definite culprit for slow warm up and as it seems you need to change the twin solenoid you may as well change the Stat while in there 😅 I never turn my AC off so but not unusual to need AC to knock back humidity to clear the screen. Certainly once the car is warming up faster you may find the Stop/Start operates more consistently. A scan may help Good luck Dave

Morning Dan The oil pressure switch is on the Oil Filter housing and normally pretty much trouble free, the Thermal Oil level sensor in the sump is often a PITA The oil pressure switch/sensor could have been triggered by low voltage The fuel filter is often "forgotten/ignored" at service even by Main Dealers so good spot. Dave

Morning Damian Unfortunately there are many such poor quality products surfacing, and they aren't cheap The old saying "Buyer Beware" springs to mind sorry you got caught thanks for the Heads Up Dave

Morning Jim I have read about the Resler interface but as mine is all still OEM and all working Having said that from memory (always dangerous at my age) First you need the Ibus app on your Android device (you used to have to purchase a Licence) Again from memory the Resler needs connecting to the main Quadloc connector (i do remember there being install instructions with pictures) How many USB ports are on your Xtron Head unit ? I think you need a clean USB port so maybe if you have 2 USB ports available put a USB Hub on one and save the other for the Resler? In the early days of the Resler there were quite a few who fried the interface by wrong connections so double check before applying power. Good Luck interesting project Dave

My car is ALL OEM and the rear windows, side and back are film tinted I cant see yours or the issue you are trying to describe a picture may help ?? Your original post seemed to describe bubbling in the film yet above you say cracked ?? Dave

Hi Trevor Mine came with Michelin Diamaris which like wise became like chickens teeth to find. So over the years (7 or 8 sets of tyres) I have fitted Continental, Bridgestone, Dunlop and Yokohama always changed in sets. Mine are 275x40x20R Front 315x35x20R Rear Summer wheels. I run 255x50c18R Front and Rear Winter wheel set The fact that you have had to replace the actuator indicates there have been issues with tyres (transmission wind up causes local stripping of the nylon actuator gear) I would guess the previous owner has had either worn suspension or damage that has caused abnormal rear tyre wear rather than correct it they fitted new rear tyres. This caused a rolling radius imbalance (I have heard 6mm difference) which then starts to stress the actuator through trans wind up. Any odd tyre wear is normally a sign of worn suspension bushes allowing alignment changes (worn inner edges rear with outer edges on the front) BMW like other manufacturers of AWD's have "recommended" Tyre manufacturers particularly those with staggered set ups (BMW, Mercedes,Audi) so any tyre manufacturer on BMW,s list normally the tyres are within the tolerances needed to protect the transmission. Dave

realoem will be the place to check. Logic dictates that cams are probably standard 2.5 and 2.8 engines as the valve sizes are the same, with Vanos timing being the difference. The 3.0 engines may have longer duration cams (it still has the same valve sizes) but if you are fitting a complete assembly the ECU should be able to adjust and cope. Dave

Depends on the strength of tint, my X5 has tinted screen and front door windows the rear is limo tint and is a film, that was how it came from the factory. Dave

Morning Matt Sounds as though the tint film is lifting, maybe find a window tinting company to see if they can help? Dave