Got a refund from the first parts supplier, ended up going to Carquest and getting a reman, so far it's working like a champ and isn't making a peep. Hopefully it lasts. If this one dies I'm just ordering a brand new OE one.

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Current Bimmer
2004 X5 4.4i Sterling Grey Sport/Premium

Past Bimmers
1991 318I Alpine White
1995 740I Alpine White
1991 525I Schwartz
1998 323IS Scwartz
2004 330CI Cabrio Titanium Silver Metallic
1995 540I Schwartz
2000 Z4 3.0 Titanium Silver
2000 330ci Coupe Titanium Silver