Hi All,

Does anyone know an X5 E53 (6 speed auto, 3.0d) indy specialist in Australia (pref Sydney).

I dont mean a BMW indy that has more experience with BMW sedans, I mean someone I can say this is the transmission/drivetrain noise I am getting and know exactly the area it could be... Even with test driving it, they can say, yet, I can hear it rather than "it must be the driver we cant hear or feel anything".

My X5 is very sick after the Transfer Actuator was replaced back in May and I am getting a "moaning" sound (like a bearing maybe) when cruising, and sometimes I get a low pitch screech sometimes, which sounds like maybe clutch on metal (I have a 6 speed auto). most times, you can feel the slight vibration through the car, steering wheel, gearstick, etc. There were a few things changed at the time including the alternator, transfer case fluid replaced, front bearings replaced and the harmonic balancer was pulled off thinking it had a crack in it.. it didnt.

It actually feels like whatever the issue is, it is holding the car back.. It is not smooth motoring like it used to be before the transfer actuator was replaced (yes, all the programming was redone after the actuator was replaced as per BMW recommendations).

All the above was done by an indy.

Any response greatly appreciated..