I think I would like to give the vanos rebuild a go, no rattle at all and I will be sure to get all 15 grommets too! And any gaskets I need! I might do the oil filter housing gasket too and clean out my 'mayo machine' aka crank case ventilation!
Thanx , parts order goin in tonight!!!

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2003 X5 3.0i (02/2003) sport package, Sapphire black metallic / Black Dakota Sport seats. compass mirror retrofit, trailer hitch retrofit, Prodigy P2 trailer brake controller installed, PDC retrofit, Lumbar support retrofit. heated rear seats retrofitted. Running boards retrofitted and subwoofer install in progress. 4.8is Brakes installed front and back. Bluetooth TCU installed, Rear Fog lights installed. Retrofitted reclining rear seat backs.