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    The X5 is back with a brand-new ABS ECU, and I have a spare brand-new ABS pump in a box. Great to have it back Thanks to Auto38 and Autosure for great service as always. Just had the F30 in at Winger for service & WoF new spark plugs brake flush rear brake pads new front tyres (should have done this a tad sooner) First money I've spent on this vehicle ... pleased with the service and BMW Car Club discount applied without me having to ask. Nice. E46 is in at Auto38 for safety check and I suspect a noisy FL wheel bearing... before my eldest lad takes it away back to base (He's a proud member of NZDF now!)
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    @hqstu love your work
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    Welcome and congrats Jordan - nice photos too!
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    Wow - gorgeous. Seriously want one of these but own 4 vehicles currently and have 2 in the shop... plus a lack of garaging ? Grr. GLWS!!!
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    Welcome Iain! Score on the manual!
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    That's a good question... With everything that's been fixed/done and the amount that I've spent, AND how little these are worth - this really needs to be a keeper for me. I'll be picky about the next X5 i get and make sure it is a beaut example.
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    X5 update - the ABS ECU can't be sourced so the whole ABS unit is being replaced - I'm paying the MBI excess and the amount over the single claim limit for an old vehicle like this. It will arrive in a couple of weeks ....
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    ABS unit due on the 18th... Re the Mazda - got it towed this morning - and ... not a fuel leak - actually an axle seal failure and it was transmission fluid in the gutter. That'll be sorted on Monday. Slightly less dramatic I suppose @hqstu that LSD issue sounds like a pain ?
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    X5 update... The driver's window was just a stuffed switch. That's a win! New rear wiper being fitted Autosure are replacing the ABS unit as the repair agents haven't seen these fault codes before - can't say enough good things about Autosure. This will be the final claim under the 4yr policy. Looks like Mazda Atenza 23S has a fuel leak from the engine bay. 4m long petrol run in the gutter where it was parked last night Had a look under it and there's clearly a leak of some kind - nothing coming out/dripping out now though. So that'll be a tow in the morning!
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    This is a stunning vehicle in the flesh. F80 M3 definitely in my 'to own at some point' list
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    Nice! Welcome to Bimmersport
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    X5 in with Jon for window, squeaky passenger door trim and ABS. The ABS repair guy hasn't come across the set of errors we've seen happen twice. Odd. It will be checked out... this will be the last claim under Autosure as the 4 years is up next month. Can't say enough good things about Autosure. Other stuff.. ordered some stuff from Schmiedmann... new rear wiper assembly for the X5 new trunk lights for the E46 (as the top seals are split) - John Autoteile units were $US30ea. Jon had real trouble trying to find replacements here in NZ and more importantly new RHD heated left wing mirror glass for the M5... well priced at ~$US144 vs $US475 for the auto-dip variation. It is worth noting that there are different parts for RHD and LHD vehicles - I expect this is due to the different curvatures being optimised for the different driver positions. Always good to use RealOEM to chase down specific parts based on your VIN!!! Met with Jon this morning, reviewed what we needed for the M5 and ordered stuff from Turner Motorsport MOST importantly - the rod bearing overhaul kit with BE Bearings and rod bolts for the M5's S85.... $US1580 few bits and bobs for the overhaul replacement hood alarm switch for the X5 - I've unplugged it currently due to the alarm going off at random times of the day and night- which isn't ideal So I'll be up for the 5% duty and GST on the big Turner order of course... but that's to be expected. Pleased to see I actually already had a Customs Client Code from 2016. One article I read recommended replacing the M5's sump pan with a LCI unit as it has a second drain hole and is less likely to retain mucky oil through changes - but these cost a heap ($US1200 from memory) and weigh a heap!! So maybe not.... Was looking at replacing the X5's rear door speaker covers as one is missing a label/emblem - but discovered that somebody has installed Soundstream aftermarket speakers and covers - so will have to flag that idea. No biggie. All good fun! ?
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    In the latest development, looks like the driver's window regulator has gone on the X5... down works, but not up. So it's in the garage now in case it rains some more... might as well give it a vacuum while its in there. The 2 left side regulators failed about 3 years ago. Sigh.
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    Recommend you add some more pics of the vehicle including interior Levi.
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    M5 progress update... Bearings are well worn... 'caught these in time' was what Jon said! Crank shaft is all good despite the doom and gloom warnings So that's a huge relief! Now we're working out the list of everything we need to do and should do. We're planning to get the increased clearance BE Bearings from Turner Motorsport. So pleased to have a pro like Jon working on this - and prepared to do it. And yes the radiator will get a good clean
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    More pics here from when the suspension looked OK... https://www.carjam.co.nz/photos:photos?plate=HAF121&o=0&l=16&pid=0 It is a shame to see it like this - we have two great examples here in Welly.
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    +1 on this... ?
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    Restored the headlights on the X5 yesterday, using a RainX kit... Took a fair while - allow 1-2 hours for doing this Initial polish phase quickly got rid of the yellow oxidised later polish 2 and 3 - certainly improved things but certainly not clear Headlight restorer with microfibre cloth - again improved things, but still not clear despite spending a lot of time on this. Applying the sealant at the end made a significant difference - much happier with the results after doing this Before... After... Well worth it I'd say...
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    Update - ABS Trifecta just popped up today while cruising through the suburbs, then disappeared when I started the vehicle up again later ... will get the codes read soon.
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    So all of that is done... tensioner was nowhere near as bad as @adro's or @BozzaFC's - but the new one is better and it looks like the rattle on startup is gone - will check again in the morning. Here's the other stuff... The brake fluid was *very dark* so that's been changed and perhaps wasn't helping the ABS... we'll see what happens re the ABS. Looking at my records, fluid condition was checked March last year but hasn't been replaced since Sep 2017 - about 20,000KMs ago. Rear door cards reattached ;one of them was annoyingly loose since the regulator was replaced a couple? of years ago LF window checked glass seal lubed (had been creaking when raising the window) VTNZ WoF picked up issue with the rear lights ? incorrect bulb holders fitted, burnt contacts on both lamps - so 5 bulb holders plus 4 bulbs installed ? My rear light units were some ex-4.6is units i bought for $150 when I got the vehicle back in 2016 - as one of the originals was cracked. Jon has recommended I pick up some replacement rear light units to replace the replacements! There was an E38 728i there that has had a terribly hard life ... can't believe the treatment that such a beautiful vehicle can get. Basically every panel and both wing mirrors smashed Can't save em all I suppose...
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    interesting viewing Ben - especially seeing them pull the beast out and crack it open - and the info re the Vanos gears Some comments of note ... "Just replaced the rod bearings, crank, oil pump and much more on my S85, only a year after they were done by the previous owner. It seems they re-ground the crank which could have led to the premature failure. Get yourself a new one and raise that redline! " "Driftworks: They are no where near as bad as the internet makes out. I'd personally do a bearing swap in anything I bought though. I've heard of completely stock unopened S85's doing 200+ thousand miles & some that have run bearings at 30k miles." "BE Bearings are specifically made to solve this problem with S85 & S65 engines. They have the correct clearance, so you don't need to grind the crank. I run them in 3 of my S65 powered cars." "I can see your oil sump only has 1 drain bolt which means it is a early engine. It is best to weld in another drain bolt or buy a updated sump. On the early S85 they had an issue with dirty oil not fully draining due to the shape of sump so they decided to use 2 sump drain plugs in 2007+ engines to stop rod bearing wear from dirty oil. It is a simple job and will help the life of your engine. https://www.m5board.com/threads/oil-pan-with-2nd-drain-plug-important.277074/"
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    Great result Boston
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    A bit under 15,000KMs which is what i expected. And yes will be good to have the list of stuff sorted. No real chance re the MBI - it is a 2001 vehicle after all so it was at the edge age-wise when i got it 4 years ago.
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    Yes I have rattle on startup and hope this will resolve it... haven't got vehicle back yet.
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    Washer pump being replaced... Washer system cleaned out (yuk) Sump plug had a leak ; not fitted properly - needed a new thread cut plus plug to suit New rear tyres going on - Hankooks again - 20" 315s ain't cheap of course ' last replaced March 2018 New brake hoses too Brake system - fault state cleared but reported three codes including sensor fault and 'brakes hot' error - TBA
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