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hi all So, had a 4.8 up for sale, (2005), never had any problems with it just fancied a change. This gang of four tosspots come up from Dover to look at it. Its on LPG not that it makes a difference but they earlier rang to say dont start it up they want to see it cold which is a perfectly...

4.8 trans fail!! Had my car in for diagnostics today due to the dreaded trans fail safe coming on, the car would every now and then put its self in this mode but after turning the ignition off and on again it would clear, however a few weeks back I started the car and it said trans fail safe and...

Hi. I have the 4.8is with the two axle air suspension. It was bought originally with the ‘sports suspension’ package. I know a sports suspension is firm but is there any easy way to make the ride smoother other than changing to springs? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I'm hoping someone can help me with this, the Mrs is killing me! So, we've got an e70 X5 4.8 with no sound at all, everything looks to be working, stereo, cd, rear dvd, pdc, nav etc. when you jump in the mute symbol is always on but it goes off when you push the volume button. The only things...

Hi, just bought my first 6 series (which I won't be able to pick up for two weeks) and was just wondering, once I get my hands on it, is there anything i should/ can update, ie software for engine management or media.......and any other suggestions you may have. Also advice on getting the soft...

Morning everyone, looking for some experiences so I can go forward with my eyes open. I've just sold my kit car so looking to replace my 530D with a 550i so I can get at least some of the fun back. I need a 5 due to family and being 6'6" tall and think the M5 is pushing it a little too far...

Hi, There's an X5 looking nice at a local garage but has the following MOT fails and I wondered how much you thought it would cost to correct these. The mileage is low and from the numbers on MOT history is consistent. Alternatively is this a world of pain and I'm better off looking elsewhere...

Hi, Firstly forgive my ignorance & be gentle!! Hopefully someone can help here. I had an oil overfill warning on i drive. The car was picked up by the garage who told me it had been re coded (?) within five days the warning was back. I e mailed the garage and they told me to call BMW...

slight water loose yellow engine sign on dash (exhaust valves) poss head gasket?

need to change spark plugs is this a DIY job

Hi all I know it is the most mundane of things, but I much prefer the look of the engine cover (rocker gasket cover? Not sure of the proper name) on the 4.8l V8 over the one on the 4.4l V8. Does anyone know if it is a straight swap? I have seen pictures and the bolts look to be in the right...

Going into limp home mode may be throttle housing ?

hi all new to this site. iv just bought a 320d tourer. it has a problem black smoke lots of and misfiring under powered so after reading page upon pages of forums iv. cleaned the egr no better so blanked it off. had turbo rebuilt old one was u/s new crank case ventilation filter from bmw was...

select drive and display shows gear selector fault vehicle is 2007 e70 4.8 petrol will hold in 1st gear some times. fault code A834 interlock one touch control rear faulty also gearbox clear and run on MILES 68000

Hi, I have recently had a LPG conversion done on my E70 4.8 with good results, if anybody else is considering doing this and would like some information or help on this subject then please feel free to contact me. Regards Tony

Evening all, My E36 has the Auto climate control (digital) system fitted. The heater blower itself is not working but the display etc is working fine, if i press the recirculate button, you can hear the vents closing etc... I've had a flick through some other posts, notably billywhizz1984 a...

Hi guys, my car is not starting and someone said to check the fuel pump so I unplugged the pump and tested for power going to it. I'm getting a constant 4.8 volts with the key in or out. I've swapped the relay with the horn and its still the same. Anyone had this problem before ? Would it be ok...

I have a 1990 5 series auto saloon. If I leave the battery connected it gets completely drained over about 2 days. Touching the battery cable to the terminal you can see a small but definite spark. Anyone have any suggestions. I have checked the alternator, pulled all the fuses and relays...