X5 diesel engine noise - With VID.

[boredincl]

Thank you for the contact Dr Anthony. I live in the Chicago area and enjoy doing the work, but I will definitely give him a call. Assuming he has your old core perhaps he can rebuild that and ship it to me then I send him my core so my X is not down long.

[Dr. Anthony]

Originally Posted by boredincl

Thank you for the contact Dr Anthony. I live in the Chicago area and enjoy doing the work, but I will definitely give him a call. Assuming he has your old core perhaps he can rebuild that and ship it to me then I send him my core so my X is not down long.

I'm sure he has some cores that he can build for you.
I ended up paying extra to keep mine, and I'm glad I did since there was nothing wrong with them.

[Price]

Originally Posted by Dr. Anthony

... since there was nothing wrong with them.

So have you found out what was/is(?) causing the noise? I know of a similar case and wonder if it's possible to remove both belts for a quick ride to rule out the pulley.

[boredincl]

Originally Posted by Dr. Anthony

I'm sure he has some cores that he can build for you.
I ended up paying extra to keep mine, and I'm glad I did since there was nothing wrong with them.

Did you resolve your issue? I still have the same noise as you and want to get it resolved.

[Dr. Anthony]

Originally Posted by boredincl

Did you resolve your issue? I still have the same noise as you and want to get it resolved.

I did. turns out my turbos were perfectly fine :/ Oh well, atleast now i have a spare set of turbos. Anyways, my issue was the exhaust manifold gasket.
one of my studs broke. (previous dealer repair) and the air was escaping between the flange and the gasket. It totally makes sense tho. The gasket is 5 thin pieces of metal.

Remember the sound you'd make when you put a thick blade of grass between your thumbs and blew through it? Same concept.. similar sound.

[boredincl]

Originally Posted by Dr. Anthony

I did. turns out my turbos were perfectly fine :/ Oh well, atleast now i have a spare set of turbos. Anyways, my issue was the exhaust manifold gasket.
one of my studs broke. (previous dealer repair) and the air was escaping between the flange and the gasket. It totally makes sense tho. The gasket is 5 thin pieces of metal.

Remember the sound you'd make when you put a thick blade of grass between your thumbs and blew through it? Same concept.. similar sound.

Interesting, that does make sense. Was it the top turbo to manifold gasket or manifold to head gasket? i ask because i pulled my small turbo off today to send it to Tims Turbo (whom i believe rebuilt yours for Bohls, but i could be wrong, too many turbo conversations lately) and i noticed the bolts where not as tight as i expected them to be, not loose but easily broke free. i also notice there was soot under the gasket, which means a leak.
Thank you very much for the feedback!

[Dr. Anthony]

Originally Posted by boredincl

Interesting, that does make sense. Was it the top turbo to manifold gasket or manifold to head gasket? i ask because i pulled my small turbo off today to send it to Tims Turbo (whom i believe rebuilt yours for Bohls, but i could be wrong, too many turbo conversations lately) and i noticed the bolts where not as tight as i expected them to be, not loose but easily broke free. i also notice there was soot under the gasket, which means a leak.
Thank you very much for the feedback!

Mine was right at the head. one of the studs had broken off. It was the one closest to the front of the motor. on the top right. I spent a lot of money trying to nail it down. Hope it helps!

[boredincl]

Originally Posted by Dr. Anthony

Mine was right at the head. one of the studs had broken off. It was the one closest to the front of the motor. on the top right. I spent a lot of money trying to nail it down. Hope it helps!

That helps a lot! thanks.