Thanks Phil. I think Im in for a rebuild for sure. Looking at re manufactured units as well, but will have to investigate as to "what comes in the box". BMW dealership sells them for $3,000

What I've dug up price wise has gone like this:
Install / Swap $ Unknown - waiting on estimate
Fluid $ Have not priced - not sure how much Ill need to buy (chime in)
Rebuild $900
L51 Reman $300
Valve Body $600

I'm thinking I'll be about $400 on swap labor from a friend putting me around $2200 before fluid. I doubt "AAMCO" or whomever will be in that ballpark. I don't want to have to worry about it after this as I plan to ride this X5 for a long time.

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