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   I've finally got myself a first BMW (96' E36) over the weekend and have been looking at this forum and find it has very useful information.

I like cars so much and definitely would like to do a lot of DIY for my car but probably like most of you because of work plus I can only park the car on the public road I find it really hard to get around with it.

I have some concern with my new car already that I found there's some rattling noise coming from the front left wheel if I hit the wheel hard from the side or if closing the left door. It sounds like something loosen somewhere near the wheel. Pity I couldn't notice it when having the test drive as the car I have to say is so quiet while on the move (compare to my last car!).

Any idea what could that be and will it be expenive to repair? :(

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Zion Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 13-November-2006 Location: Dublin Status: Offline Points: 8	Post Options Post Reply Quote Zion Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Greetings Posted: 14-November-2006 at 10:42
	I've finally got myself a first BMW (96' E36) over the weekend and have been looking at this forum and find it has very useful information. I like cars so much and definitely would like to do a lot of DIY for my car but probably like most of you because of work plus I can only park the car on the public road I find it really hard to get around with it. I have some concern with my new car already that I found there's some rattling noise coming from the front left wheel if I hit the wheel hard from the side or if closing the left door. It sounds like something loosen somewhere near the wheel. Pity I couldn't notice it when having the test drive as the car I have to say is so quiet while on the move (compare to my last car!). Any idea what could that be and will it be expenive to repair? :(

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Fey! Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Bavarian-Board Contributor Funs over, Scotty; beam down my clothes! Joined: 28-February-2005 Location: Galway Status: Offline Points: 4161	Post Options Post Reply Quote Fey! Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 14-November-2006 at 10:53
	Welcome to the forum. Did you buy privately or from a garage? If a garage, bring the rattle back to them to sort. Enjoy your new car.


lesurely Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member II Joined: 07-October-2005 Location: The Royal County Status: Offline Points: 889	Post Options Post Reply Quote lesurely Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 14-November-2006 at 10:54
	Welcome to the forum Zion put up some pics and lets seen the motor. You could check that the battery is secured properly.
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.: KK 328Ci :. Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Advanced Newbie Joined: 25-October-2006 Status: Offline Points: 36	Post Options Post Reply Quote .: KK 328Ci :. Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 14-November-2006 at 11:13
	Dont know what the problem is, but welcome to the forum... get some pics up too!
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Eamo Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: 13-May-2003 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 3450	Post Options Post Reply Quote Eamo Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 14-November-2006 at 14:07
	probably the anti-rattle clips on the front pads. drop over some bumps to replicate the noise. now go back over them this time applying the brakes. if you get no noise - viola!! anti rattle clips

lukeduke Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Bavarian-Board Contributor Joined: 22-March-2006 Location: dublin Status: Offline Points: 1848	Post Options Post Reply Quote lukeduke Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 14-November-2006 at 15:43
	welome Zion to the forum and happy posting!!
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	welcome on board zion


Zion Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 13-November-2006 Location: Dublin Status: Offline Points: 8	Post Options Post Reply Quote Zion Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15-November-2006 at 17:37
	Thanks for the warm welcome everyone I'll try to take some pic in the weekend if possible. I've tried the little trick you mentioned Eamo but still the same. It's not a big loud noise but you do hear it when punch to the tire. Unfortunately there's no warranty as I bought it off privately.

Eamo Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: 13-May-2003 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 3450	Post Options Post Reply Quote Eamo Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 16-November-2006 at 09:37
	it could be a ball joint or a loose caliper. you would really need to get it looked at.

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	Welcome to the forum
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