2001 x5 3.0 replace engine mounts, experience?

[Overboost]

Originally Posted by Bmwe5320023.0

Thanks Overboost I confused transfer case with the front differential. Don't have either on my E39 lol
Crazy, drive shaft needs to be disconnected and front differential removed in addition to all the other stuff to change that gasket��

It's really not that hard if you have the X5 in the air a few feet. I just did the job and had the oil pan out in about a half a day. Probably a full day putting it all back together, (Things fall apart, they never fall together)

Make sure to allow a couple of days for the residual oil to drain from the engine before reassembly. One of the 4 seams (front right) of the block that get a silicone sealant is dripping oil directly down on that seam for days.