RRPhil, Sir,

may I ask you what my "RRRRRRRRRRRRRR" at exact the same rpm on a 3.0d 2002 may be. It is only in "D" not in "S". BMW was not able to find it, they wanted to change the tranny. Seems I have the same symptoms as SlickGT1 but a rattling noise and vibrations instead of a whining sound.
BMW specialists (if they exist when it comes to transmission probs) told me that the transmission will fail and I will not be able to move with the car in some time. They also told me that this is happening several times per year around their garage .........

Thank you in advance

Helmuth