Pulley after significant mileage – can it be the cause of vibration in BMW?

Driver’s question about the pulley in the BMW

My BMW 3 with automatic transmission shakes at a standstill. You can feel it all the way to the door. When extinguishing the engine, there is also this stronger vibration. The alternator has been replaced, as well as the engine and transmission cushions, but the fault persists.

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A seized engine in a BMW X5 – how to fix it?

BMW driver question

Please let me know about the possibility of repairing the N63B44A engine (engine in the vehicle). The engine is most likely seized at the crankshaft. The injectors are also presumably to be replaced, as they are the most common cause of seizure.

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Vibration and engine firing in a BMW without a pulley – what are the risks?

BMW driver question

My car is experiencing vibration in the engine and shift lever when idle. As a test, I had the engine ignited without the pulley, but the vibration did not stop. The injectors are fine, the engine cushions too. What could be the cause of the malfunction? Previous mechanics spread their hands.

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Body vibration in a BMW with a diesel engine – how to fix it?

BMW driver question

I have a BMW 3 E90 with a 2000 ccm engine I am its new owner. I have recently noticed that there has been a strong body vibration especially at idle. As I raise the engine speed even at idle, I also feel a very strong vibration at higher revs. In addition, when extinguishing the engine, there has been a squeaking sound from the front of the engine. What could be the cause?

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Noise and vibration from the bottom of the body on a BMW – what is the cause and how to fix it?

BMW driver question

In my BMW, when accelerating hard, I hear a strong thudding sound from the bottom of the vehicle and vibration of the whole body. After exceeding 2,000 rpm, the vibrations and noises disappear. What could be the cause?

The problem affected a BMW 3 E36, but it may also occur in other models.

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