Folks I need to remove the alternator on my X3 3.0 D M Sport to get at a silver-coloured box underneath it. The box has a pipe attached at each end but the front connection got damaged by the frost and needs replaced so the box has to come off. Has anyone details as to how to remove the alternator ...

Sorry - coolant into expansion tank, runs out at back of engine - somewhere - and drips down over gearbox.

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I have a 2006 X3 D MSport with a mysterious water leak. As I pour water in at the front, it runs out at the back! Seems to start somewhere below the filter which runs across the bulkhead. Took this off but no joy. Looked up from the ground. Cans see a trickle dripping onto the gearbox but not the ...

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Anyone ever removed/replaced the EGR cooler on a 3.0D MSport, please?  I am losing coolant by the gallon and suspect this might be the issue.  Any help/comments would be much appreciated.

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Stephen

Hi All Another mysterious issue with my X3 3.0DMSport! Losing a gallon of water a day but no sign of any leaks! I think it's coming out the exhaust. EGR cooler, maybe? Anyone any ideas, please? Can this be sealed off or does it need replaced? Seems to be an expensive item. :( Thanks again Stephen

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My 2006 X3 D MSport is losing water.  My mechanic (BMW trained but not an actual BMW garage) says the head gasket on these never gives an bother.  Is he right?  I think I can see steam from the exhaust.  Any thoughts, please?

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Stephen 

Sorted!  Broken camshaft.  Replaced - noise gone.  Thanks for your help.

Bad news - all this was checked, noise still there!  If I had any hair it would be torn out by now!  Any more ideas, please?

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Stephen

Seems to be from the front, looking from the radiator.
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Hi Folks Joined a wee while ago but only now getting to add some info. I have started a forum topic, though, as I am completely at a loss and could do with some help. I know someone has the info I need! In the meantime, thanks to everyone who has read my post. Looking forward to more replies! I ...

Thanks for the replies - and the welcome! Unfortunately, the noise is there on tickover and changes with engine speed i.e. as engine speed rises, the repetitive noise rises. The car is not moving so definitely not a brake issue. Turbo is still a possibility, I suppose. Any way of checking if there ...

Hi All New to this so here goes! I have a 2006 3.0D MSport. Runs the best. Pulls well. No smoke. But makes an awful metallic rotational rattle. Various people have looked/listened but nobody has been able to say what's causing it. Any ideas, at all, please? Vacuum pump has been changed as has timing ...