Just an FYI...here's another example as to WHY it's important to create a signature or add your X5's model/model year/build date info.
The OP found a solution to a sound/rattle issue (which can be difficult to isolate)...but they give NO information as to WHICH engine, WHICH model, WHAT model year etc. And they also don't indicate what part of the world they reside, so that even complicates matters more...in that the "engine" mount could be for any of the 7 e53 X5 engines.
To all that have NO model/model year/build date info...please consider helping the forum by adding vital information that informs anyone that may run across your posts/threads now and in the future as to your set-up. This helps others to know if the solution can work for them or where to look for the issue or parts...or where to look in the parts diagram etc.
Which engine/model e53 does the OP have? The writing is so blurry on the diagram they posted...I can't tell what it says.
EDIT: okay, I could read that the orig diagram was of the hydro-steering oil pipes...so I looked up that diagram for my 06 4.4 and the vibration damper is
#8 in the diagram below. When I cross referenced that part nbr...it appears to be used on all the e53 X5 models plus some other BMW models as well as Rolls Royce models:
- E53 X5 4.4i SUV, USA
- E53 X5 4.6is SUV, USA
- E53 X5 3.0i SUV, USA
- E53 X5 4.8is SUV, USA
- E53 X5 4.4i SUV, Europe
- E53 X5 4.6is SUV, Europe
- E53 X5 3.0i SUV, Europe
- E53 X5 3.0d SUV, Europe
- E53 X5 4.8is SUV, Europe
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