Bmw x3 diesel - vibration from back when changing down gear

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Mon 26 Sep 2011 10:57
Bmw x3 diesel - vibration from back when changing down gear - crazylou

Hi, I have problem on my 55 plate Bmw x3 diesel....when I change down gears or just cruise in neutral there is vibration and like a clunking sound....thought it might be exhause bracket but have had that checked out.

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Thu 8 Dec 2011 11:53
Bmw x3 diesel - vibration from back when changing down gear - M5rover

Hi Crazylou,

We have exactly the same problem with our 08 X3, have you managed to find out what is causing the noise/vibration?

regards M5rover

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Fri 9 Dec 2011 00:04
Bmw x3 diesel - vibration from back when changing down gear - Avant

Moved to Technical.

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Fri 9 Dec 2011 14:52
Bmw x3 diesel - vibration from back when changing down gear - Peter.N.

Could be the rear propshaft joint.

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