[quote="X5Sport"] Ring gear damage would mean either engine or gearbox removal (the latter is the easiest I suspect) so that the flywheel can be replaced - or removed for a new gear to be fitted (a specialist task on its own). Ring gears are pretty hard given how much they put up with. The part is ...

[quote="X5Sport"] I put a Bosch on my E46 3.0d from ECP. The ‘problem’ starters appear to be Magnetti-Marelli as this brand gets reported more frequently. It’s a common problem as both my E53 and E46 ones failed. The motor coils fail and try to draw huge current from the battery - which it can’t supp ...

[quote="sleepyfolk"] I’d stop doing that if I were you! I got a recon Bosch starter from ECP which cured an almighty racket which sounded quite similar. £130 quid I think, you need to remove the reinforcement plate which has stretch bolts that should be replaced - £77 quid from BMW - although lots of ...

X5 E53 2005 Auto 3.0D 97k miles

Starting problem.. Making scary noise when I am trying to start.

Can anybody tell what this sounds like?

Here's a link to a video of the sound it is making.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/xU3Qy5Lm6iJXIQV63


Thx

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