I`m still kicking myself.....I should have read this thread before changing any parts. ( belt and hydraulic tensioner, and power steering pump, no help). Cleaned up and lubed that flex joint and works sweet.
I guess too many engine washes came back to bite me. Thoug, I will make lubing this joint a regular thing with my normal engine wash...

All it took was some Liquid Wrench and Lithium grease
Thanks, again

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1979 320i/6 w/ m20 engine /5 speed
2001 X5 4.4i w/Sports Package
1998 M3 w/HR springs / Bilstein Sport struts
1994 735i Black w/black interior (sold)
1986 528e Black w/ black interior (sold)
1985 325e 4dr (sold)