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Old 10-21-2016, 10:16 AM
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I'm going to jump on the engine mount band wagon... and mine @ 108k is on my list of things to do. I've got the tell tale signs of vibration through the steering wheel.

Will probably change trans mounts as well as a matter of completeness.
I'm pretty sure its (engine mount change) going to make a significant difference then what you are currently experiencing. The deal is many of us are meticulous on expectations of refinement that we expect in the BMW product. I knew something was wrong in my X5 with regards to the vibration because every time I got into my E39 M5 or my E39 540i wagon those kind of vibrations were not present, didn't feela thing in the steering wheel. My M5 has 92K miles and 540I Sport wagon had 173K miles, granted I changed the engine mounts on both of those vehicles, M5 at 91K and 540i wagon at 165K. So to get into the X5 and feel these slight vibrations in the wheel was just killing me. I did not really want to change the engine mounts at this juncture because its a lot more involved than the E39 cars but I had to take the plunge to get to satisfaction. By the way on the X5 I changed all of the tensioners, the alternator and power steering pump were new when I got it. So I eliminated most other areas where the vibration could be coming from and finally came back to the engine mounts.
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You could also torque brake which sometimes is easier to see a broken motor mount. Foot hard on brake, parking brake full on, engine in drive, increase the rpms--engine may lift and drop back when you let off gas. Of course you have to be sure the person watching is not in front of the vehicle and nothing is in front of you.
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Well isn't this interesting; I believe my indy mentioned the same thing.
I guess we're off to get engine mounts replaced next Wednesday.
Thanks to all for the info. If it works it will be like a new ride.
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Oh and I understand why you may be a little hesitant in wanting to change the engine mounts. Its not an easy job and a little more labor involved than the standard engine mount change.
Me change engine mounts??? Not a chance. I'm too old to be
tackling vehicle repairs of that magnitude. I am curious about what its gonna cost.

OMG, here's someone's process http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...unts-4-4i.html
This one is gonna get in my pocket big time…….
Oh well it's only money. I could buy a new one right??? Nope…
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Me change engine mounts??? Not a chance. I'm too old to be
tackling vehicle repairs of that magnitude. I am curious about what its gonna cost.

OMG, here's someone's process http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...unts-4-4i.html
This one is gonna get in my pocket big time…….
Oh well it's only money. I could buy a new one right??? Nope…
Yes a labor intensive job indeed.
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Me change engine mounts??? Not a chance. I'm too old to be
tackling vehicle repairs of that magnitude. I am curious about what its gonna cost.

OMG, here's someone's process http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...unts-4-4i.html
This one is gonna get in my pocket big time…….
Oh well it's only money. I could buy a new one right??? Nope…
It cost me about $800 to get those done just to give you an idea.
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Well isn't this interesting; I believe my indy mentioned the same thing.
I guess we're off to get engine mounts replaced next Wednesday.
Thanks to all for the info. If it works it will be like a new ride.
Hi Quick Let me know if it was the problem, I have a appointment to have this done next week ,BMW dealer gave me a price of $2400 with parts , but said He would drop the price for me .
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Parts are cheap. About $90-$100 per mount if I recall.

Working slow, figure about 3 hrs of weekend warror time
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Hi Quick Let me know if it was the problem, I have a appointment to have this done next week ,BMW dealer gave me a price of $2400 with parts , but said He would drop the price for me .
That was it. No more vibration period. Cost $950.00
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That was it. No more vibration period. Cost $950.00
Yeah , I wish I could find a cheaper shop the a BMW dealer but, No choise for now.
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