Bad bearing noise from engine compartment
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My Ride: 2006 525i
Mine came out of nowhere this past week. It started as a roar when I left work, was much louder when I got home three miles later. While trying to diagnose, a metal on metal thump began. It vibrated the AC lines, and I noticed the pulley on the compressor was wobbling (never had that before). I'm pretty sure it's the bearing on the shaft because the sound is there with or without AC on--even unplugged. I'll have the mechanic stop by Monday, but thinking it is isolated to the compressor itself. I thought it may be the VANOS at first. Nope!
I've found a couple compressors for $400-500, but list price is almost $1200.
I've found a couple compressors for $400-500, but list price is almost $1200.
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Thanks for the suggestions but I bit the bullet and just had the dealer fix it. If I would have had more time or a spare vehicle I would have explored other options. The part alone was $1400 which seems crazy to me. The service rep said they haven't done many AC compressors so I guess I'm just lucky.
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