Yes,it is an M62, and water cooled. Almost exactly 2 years ago to the day the original unit seized up with bad bearings. I pulled it and took it to a local shop to have it rebuilt.

I just returned from a visit to their shop. They tested my charging system and said that my alternator is the problem (just as I thought). I am going to pull the alternator tonight and bring it back to them in the morning so that they can go through it again.

Pain in the butt now that my kids are driving and using our third car. Looks like my wife is going to need a ride tomorrow!

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2001 E53 X5 4.4i Sport
Titanium Silver / Black
141k miles, and broken down more than it runs...

2002 E46M3 Convertible with 28k miles - DD