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by Alvinthebeast
Sat Dec 14, 2024 10:42 am
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Dilemma about the E70 X5. Before or after Lci. (3 litres per day)
Replies: 4
Views: 1727

Re: Dilemma about the E70 X5. Before or after Lci. (3 litres per day)

You are in the same predicament I had a few months before. I opted for the LCI 40d; yet, having had a late E53 3.0d for the last decade, I still have misgivings over the N57 engine. In truth, the earlier pre-LCI M57N2 surpasses in most aspects; nonetheless, the LCI features an 8HP gearbox, CIC, enha...
by Alvinthebeast
Thu Dec 05, 2024 11:28 am
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: R56 Oil Depletion/Combustion Problem
Replies: 5
Views: 1935

R56 Oil Depletion/Combustion Problem

I purchased a 2013 R56 with 120,000 miles six months ago, which I have just been repairing due to an oil leak in the engine compartment. I replaced my plastic valve cover with an aluminium one since the plastic was deformed. I changed the oil filter housing gasket, which was the primary source of th...
by Alvinthebeast
Mon Nov 11, 2024 1:12 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Electric lift supports
Replies: 7
Views: 2330

Re: Electric lift supports

It is quite far from my location; had you been nearer, you would be very welcome to use the ISTA diagnostic tool.
by Alvinthebeast
Mon Nov 11, 2024 1:11 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Electric lift supports
Replies: 7
Views: 2330

Re: Electric lift supports

Any location equipped with software capable of reading all modules and interpreting codes.
ISTA is your optimal choice; where are you located?
by Alvinthebeast
Mon Nov 11, 2024 1:10 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Electric lift supports
Replies: 7
Views: 2330

Re: Electric lift supports

It is advisable to conduct a scan first, since they depend on sensors and module signals; hence, fault codes may effectively identify the issues.
by Alvinthebeast
Mon Sep 30, 2024 1:51 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Conversion of E39 M54B25 to M54B30
Replies: 7
Views: 1341

Re: Conversion of E39 M54B25 to M54B30

Thank you, friend. I will inform you of the outcome.
by Alvinthebeast
Mon Sep 30, 2024 1:50 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Conversion of E39 M54B25 to M54B30
Replies: 7
Views: 1341

Re: Conversion of E39 M54B25 to M54B30

I will enquire with him, but if he has already disposed of it or is using it for another use, would the 330 lumens be equivalent to the 2.5 and 3.0, which are very similar?
by Alvinthebeast
Mon Sep 30, 2024 1:49 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Conversion of E39 M54B25 to M54B30
Replies: 7
Views: 1341

Re: Conversion of E39 M54B25 to M54B30

Thank you; I hope it proceeds well.

He intends to retain the remainder of the vehicle, since I believe he plans to install a new engine for track purposes. Is there anything you suggest I enquire about acquiring from him, in case he intends to discard it?
by Alvinthebeast
Mon Sep 30, 2024 1:48 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Conversion of E39 M54B25 to M54B30
Replies: 7
Views: 1341

Conversion of E39 M54B25 to M54B30

Hello everyone, I apologise if this question has previously been addressed. I have conducted some research but have not found relevant information for my circumstance. I hope you can assist me. I own a 2002 E39 525i, and the cooling system malfunctioned prior to my ownership. Subsequently, after reb...