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Originally Posted by fmk
Wasnt even a listed part number in other BMWs.. e46 m3 for example. Waste of money to install a zeckhausen modified CDV as the part doesnt even show on the dealer's parts schematic. Not sure if that's the case for the X3 or not. Was mainly to prevent driveline shock I believe.
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It wasn't a listed part number on the M3 because BMW didn't install it on those M models. They may have on some years, but not the ones I checked. The parts book shows a picture of it for a 2003 M3 in the generic diagram, but the parts list doesn't include it for that model. The same diagram is used on a 325xi, and the parts list does include it for that model.
I suspect that BMW knew that M3 purchases would object to the delay in clutch engagement, and so just left it off that and other M models.
I bought the zeckhausen modified CDV (for an E46 and an E83) because it was so cheap, and it saved me reforming the hydraulic line. I wasn't worried about the dealer seeing it or not, I just wanted the easiest 15 minute job. If the $20 or so is going to break the bank then yes, just take it out, throw it away, and reshape the hydraulic line to reach the fitting.
For the OP's 2003 X5, it is item #13, below.
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2007 X3 3.0si, 6 MT, Premium, White
Retired:
2008 535i, 6 MT, M Sport, Premium, Space Grey
2003 X5 3.0 Steptronic, Premium, Titanium Silver
2002 325xi 5 MT, Steel Grey
2004 Z4 3.0 Premium, Sport, SMG, Maldives Blue
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