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Hi Martin The straight 6 may be down a few horse power but it is the stronger engine long term, due to the V8's habit of shredding its plastic chain guides. If you aren't aware www.realoem.com is a BMW online parts list with small exploded drawing show where bits go. Just put the last 7 digits of your Vin in the search box it will bring up your model. www.newtis.info is a BMW technical information site, the same information that Dealers use. Enjoy your X5 Dave

Skype We have had 2 skype dinner parties with friends and regularly play skype board games with family and friends. Teaching the 4 year old next door snakes and ladders is a hoot for both of us Stay safe everyone Dave

Hi Martin Welcome to the Forum Which engine V8 or Straight 6? Clever putting the battery underneath everything isn't it makes it a mission even without the LPG tank. The door handle carrier is a known PITA if that is what your changing, many have found the cheap ebay items inferior and end up changing more than once. I brought mine for my 4.4 with LPG from BMW when I changed the carrier I un bolted the airbag and suspended it out of the way and could complete all the work with out disconnecting anything just be careful. It also meant that I didn't have to reset any warning lights. I used www.pelicanparts.com as they have some great "how too's" with pictures just remember it's an American site so they have the steering on the wrong side. Dave

Hi Andrew Welcome to the Forum As 4 wheel cars have a drive shaft and Diff at the front lock will be compromised not sure by how much on your model but it can be half a mtr with some cars. As an example a Front drive car has the drive shafts anyway so an AWD version would feel no different a rear wheel drive car such as the 3 series will feel very different. I guess you have to decide whether the extra traction ability is a fair trade Dave

Remember that many of the DME units were used across the range not just within models. So worth checking 1 series, 3 series 5 series, if you can get the immobilizer working brilliant and worth a shot. However would it not save some pain to just get your ECU remapped? Dave

Morning Terry I had a failure with the ECU (DME) in my X5 4.6 corrosion to one of the pins were the main plug connects it couldn't be repaired. I found a "new" used replacement from a BMW specialist breaker. I still had all sorts of issues even though the DME was from an identical model and year with the same part number. Eventually after talking to a BMW specialist I brought the immobilizer key drivers door lock and ignition barrel from the donor car and hey presto no problems. I dont know if that is your issue as there are many other things to check such as, DME relay, DME fuses to make sure they are good corrosion is not uncommon with electrical contacts. Dave

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Hi Steve I had the ECU die from corrosion on the connecting pins it couldn't be repaired the answer was to change the ECU for a recycled one from another X5 4.6is the immobilizer stopped me short no amount of tinkering would get it going in the end I brought the immobilizer, key, drivers door lock and ignition barrel from the donor car put it all in and it fired first time. Hence my words of caution. I thought the 320d came in 2 flavours, 150 bhp and 177bhp but not being a Diesel man I am on thin ice here. Nothing wrong in being wary of putting your hand to deep into the wee dusty sporan, keep turning the pages I am sure you will find what you want. If you aren't aware in realoem if you click on the part number it will bring up a list of alternate parts and models they were used on. Dave

Hi Tom Best guess an "O" ring or seal is letting by under pressure, possibly a perished hose Hope this helps Dave

Morning Connor Doesn't sound good, the responsibility should be with the Garage you brought it from, so first port of call is them. If they are not helpful then you have the sale of goods act to fall back on, under the act you have the right to either have the car repaired or replaced or your money back. Good Luck let us know how you get on Dave

Morning Steve Check www.realoem.com and www.newtis.info I am pretty certain the answer to your question is NO. From experience with my X5 you will have to change more than just the ECU to get everything working the immobilizer keys and door locks and ignition barrel for a start. This is one of the things I had to buy from Quarry Motors as a set. Msport is more a trim level and suspension to sharpen handling as far as I am aware Dave

Same to you Alan As we are well into the "at risk" age group we have been taking care of where we walk the dogs and exercise the Horses, having 5 dogs is a help people tend to avoid us 😁 When your changing the turbo swap the manifold for a cast one if it hasn't been done much better and reliable. www.newtis.info will help with "how too" and other information if you are not aware. Stay safe Dave

Morning Alan At 173k the turbo is quite a high probability, seals wear particularly if at some point in it's life it has some gaps in service. If the turbo actuator is suffering that could also cause kick down issues. A refurbished turbo for my sons Toyota pickup cost about £200 and we fitted it on a Saturday morning. To make it easier check www.realoem.com put the last 7 digits of your Vin in the search box and get the part numbers to make sure you get the correct Turbo also make sure you get all the gaskets and seals it would be unwise to try and change it without. Dave

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Hi Steve Looks like a plan to me, for trim, wheels,seats and even brakes you could try some of the specialist BMW breakers. I have found Quarry Motors really helpful in the past there are several others. Exhaust wise how about a 325d system cat back ? Dave

Hi Faheem That is interesting information on the injectors, have you looked at www.newtis.info a BMW technical information site it may have more there? I always believed injectors were rated for the volume of fuel so as long as the injector was from the correct part list it should be OK ?? Good luck Dave

Morning Alan Welcome to the Forum A little help to narrow things down, what model petrol or diesel. if petrol which engine 3.0, 4.4, or 4.6 has it been LPG converted. How many miles has it covered? Does it have any service history/ In general blue smoke is oil burning off which could come from a number of sources, worn valve stem seals, clogged EGR system, vacuum leaks there is quite a list. As for your kick down issue the poor old gearbox rarely gets attention until it is causing problems 2 boxes were used (1) GM 5 speed on the early X5's then (2) ZF. I doubt the gearbox has ever had a service as BMW in their wisdom stated "sealed for life" which really meant the end of their warranty (60k) So it could be that you disturbed a connector when changing the fuel filter, it could be low on gearbox fluid by the way there is a gearbox breather that enters the engine bay I did read where someone connected it to the EGR by error thinking it had come loose the result was fluid sucked out of the box and clouds of smoke. I would get the box serviced by a specialist if you can't do it yourself or at a minimum get the box codes read. If your doing fluids don't forget the diffs and transfer case. Dave

Morning Faheem Just took a quick look at www.realoem.com the part number is 13537589048 no index number shown alternate numbers shown are 13537565137 and 13534548853. No where does it mention an index number so at a loss with that. When changing injectors I would think that a set is the smart way to go if you can afford it new, refurbished would be my next choice if on a budget. Also remember the O rings and seals. Good Luck Dave

Hi Steve If you aren't aware here are a couple of websites that may help 1. www.realoem.com this is a BMW online parts list have a look at the "sport"and M3 versions of your car for suspension and brake parts. That will make certain you have part numbers that will ensure any bits you buy will fit then scour the web the auction sites and specialist dismantlers for deals on the parts you want/need Remember exhaust and inlet though these may have to be aftermarket. The brakes should be pretty much a straight swap though big brakes may need bigger wheels. 2. www.newtis.info a BMW technical information site same info as used by Dealers some good stuff with how too's torque settings etc. A good remap should get you around 200 bhp and 400 nm so your baby will fly Enjoy Dave

Hi Steve Welcome Dave

Wow just Wow Enjoy Oh and Welcome to the Forum Dave

Jay Any OBD reader will read codes from the main modules and give a general code P0xxx, my X5 has 3 pages of readable modules and all modules have sub sections. Google BMW 1.4.0 or BMW INPA or Carly for BMW there are many out there and look at some of the screen shots. The amount of information they give is vastly superior to general codes.

I would at a guess say they are the same. But check www.realoem.com put the last 7 digits of your Vin number in the search box if there are different part numbers for Europe and USA that could be your answer.

Morning Scott The egr valve on my sons Toyota pickup clogs as he only does fairly short local journeys, the first time we cleaned it and the inlet hoses it worked fine the second time it looked fine but just didn't operate when it was on the car for some reason. New EGR fitted and all good again remember to clean the inlet pipes and hoses as well his were in a dreadful state. P0401 is a generic code a BMW diagnostic would be better, as you have a hard peddle are you sure all the vac lines are in the right place? Dave

Sorry Jay But the fact that you have codes p0300 etc tells me it is a generic code reader not BMW specific those are general codes read from the DME My reader (BMW 1.4.0) reads every module fitted to the car and gives a clear explanation of any faults in English as and example I currently have a fault with the rear parking sensors. The fault doesn't give a code it simply says "rear inner left sensor fault" in English there are 4 sensors 2 outer 2 inner so finding the offender is simple. Get a BMW specialist to read the codes or ask if there is a member near you with a reader other wise you will just throw money at it. Dave