E46 320d - excessive vibration at idle

[red997]

pretty much as per the title - its a touring auto

The car consistently idles at 720 rpm

the vibration at idle seems to be excessive to me (I might be a bit sensitive, as my other cars are 6 cyl)

Also, if i actually 'look' at the engine, it is visibly vibrating / shaking.
Is this normal ?
Doesn't seem it to me.

When driving at any speed / rpm, no vibration at all

Any suggestions on where to look to resolve ?

Engine mounts maybe?

[Touring442]

Have a look at the front crank damper - it may well be delaminating. You ned to replace it before it launches through the radiator, as they can do.

[red997]

thanks - assuming its this ?
https://www.glassroof.nl/2017/04/17/bmw-e46-320d-m...

looks rather involved !

[Touring442]

That's it. Not too bad once the fan assembly is out (10 minutes) and you get a 3/4 inch breaker bar on the 22mm pulley bolt.

[red997]

thanks - I'll take a look tonight