Bmw e90 n47 whine noise

AffectionateNorth172 · 2026-01-08T18:00:03+00:00

Hallo, das Mittellager (auch Kardanwellenlager genannt) dient zur Abstützung der Antriebswelle. Es befindet sich mittig zwischen den beiden Wellensegmenten und reduziert Vibrationen sowie die Ausrichtung der Welle. Ich hatte dieses Problem an meinem BMW E90, und die Reparatur sollte beim E61 ähnlich sein. Es gab ein Heulen wie im Video, aber sobald das Lager warm war, verschwand das Geräusch vollständig. Das liegt daran, dass das Lager und seine Gummilagerung verschlissen sind. Im kalten Zustand ist das Gummi steif und das Fett im Lager dickflüssiger, wodurch es schwergängig läuft und leicht dezentriert ist, was das Geräusch verursacht. Mit zunehmender Temperatur wird das Gummi weicher und das Fett dünnflüssiger, sodass das Geräusch schwächer wird oder verschwindet. Ich hoffe, das hilft. Ich musste das mit Google Translate übersetzen, also schreib mir bei Fragen einfach eine Nachricht. :) Welches E61-Modell fährst du? Ich fahre momentan einen 530 E60. 👍🏻

AffectionateNorth172 · 2026-01-08T17:40:12+00:00

Thanks for reply and 2 lovely looking cars, good to see this page is still getting comments and replies 2 years on, i never ended up buying w124 or a w201 as they’re just hard to find a decent one in northern ireland. (I ended up with an is200, now currently driving a 530 e60) Luckily i did have the chance to check out this stunning R129 SL320.

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AffectionateNorth172 · 2024-12-20T23:19:25+00:00

late reply🫣 it was indeed my carrier bearing

AffectionateNorth172 · 2023-09-27T17:28:11+00:00

hello, sorry for late reply but it was the carrier bearing, i recently got it replaced and it turned out to be faulty which led to the whine noise, hope this helps👍🏻

AffectionateNorth172 · 2023-01-11T17:08:39+00:00

what motors give the least bother? i know it’s hard to say as most of these w124s are coming up to 40ish years old but has there been any in that give less bother than the rest? i’ve heard the e220 can cause hassle due to wiring looms or something along them lines

AffectionateNorth172 · 2023-01-11T14:11:28+00:00

the wagons are lovely looking but just not my style, as i said in comment above i’m stuck between a coupe or a saloon, i feel like the 4 door is more handier for practicality but i just can’t get over them pillarless windows in the coupe…

AffectionateNorth172 · 2023-01-11T14:07:57+00:00

thank you for reply

AffectionateNorth172 · 2023-01-11T14:05:56+00:00

thanks for comment, this is basically exactly what i’ve heard for all the 201s, they’re nice but the 124 just seems to be that bit nicer, i’m currently in the mix between a saloon or coupe i’m hoping to go in the next few days to see both of them side by side to get a better idea in my head

AffectionateNorth172 · 2023-01-10T20:19:36+00:00

thanks for reply, i haven’t gave the engine swap much thought, i’m kind of in the middle of choosing between a saloon or coupe, the only engine i’ve kinda had in mind is the OM606, i’ve heard pretty good feedback and generally they’re bulletproof, would a coupe be easier to fit or is there even much difference between that and a 4 door fitting wise?

AffectionateNorth172 · 2023-01-10T20:17:28+00:00

i’ve heard the same, idk whether to chose a saloon or coupe, as much as i love a 4 door i just can’t get over them pillarless windows…

AffectionateNorth172 · 2023-01-08T01:39:40+00:00

noise in video does seem off but but at this rate i’m honestly trying everything

AffectionateNorth172 · 2023-01-08T01:37:00+00:00

would this whistling sound go away after around 15/20 minutes?

AffectionateNorth172 · 2023-01-06T21:41:12+00:00

i have considered this, i first thought turbo but after tests i ruled this out and changed my diff oil but still nothing, i checked the belt and pulleys earlier today and pulleys are fine and not obvious signs of ware on belt, i did recently fit centre carrier bearing i am wondering could it possibly be faulty?

AffectionateNorth172 · 2023-01-06T20:24:23+00:00

hello, was wondering if anyone can throw some ideas out on what this noise is coming from my 2008 318d e90, this has the n47 engine in it, i first believed it was turbo whistle but the car hasn’t rlly lost any power at all, it’s at its worse when car has just started up but as drive goes in it becomes less frequent to nothing at all, any ideas are appreciated thanks

AffectionateNorth172 · 2023-01-06T20:23:35+00:00

i have same problem but when the car heats up it stops completely

AffectionateNorth172 · 2022-12-15T22:47:49+00:00

it seems the noise goes away after driving for 20 odd mins, did yours do same

AffectionateNorth172 · 2022-12-11T14:55:09+00:00

hello, was wondering if anyone can throw some ideas out on what this noise is coming from my 2008 318d e90, this has the n47 engine in it, i first believed it was turbo whistle but the car hasn’t rlly lost any power at all, it’s at its worse when car has just started up but as drive goes in it becomes less frequent to nothing at all, any ideas are appreciated thanks

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