07 4.8 leak
 

i just got back from the dealer and my x5 seems to have all sorts of probs does anyone have some knowledge they can help me whats wrong with my car and if this is recall related and if this is normal wear and tear im at 120 k
thanks!
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The heat shield is a backordered part for over 4 months now. It has been a major problem for them. Many and I mean many are broken. Mine is still on back order for 3 months. I think they are switching manufacturers. I check weekly on it.

The thrust bushings is an early wear item that caused my creaking noises in the rear of my SUV. It was going through the chassis and making sounds in the rear.

The oil leak is common in that area near the vacuum pump.mine was replaced but it did not resolve the leak. They actually had to replace a part not even in the tech books that was leaking oil after they thought they fixed it. There isn't even a billable time for the repair since it was very uncommon. I will see if I can dig up the repair. It was a strange fix but it did resolve the leak. Not a common area to look but the tech was able to indentify it. Stumped him at first.

Get an Indy to repair it. The parts are not expensive. Get then yourself online. Behave them degrease your engine after the initial fix of the vacuum pump area and see of they can pinpoint it.

Good luck.

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couple years ago, i got these quoted on my E53, which i traded in for E70

here is the list i went through fixing, just thought it might help

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