Valve Train noise
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Printed Date: 26-June-2024 at 13:39
Topic: Valve Train noise
Posted By: Andywolf
Subject: Valve Train noise
Date Posted: 31-October-2004 at 12:11
| My bm is making a ticking sound at idle and throughout the rev ranges. Sounds like a fords engine ie tappet sound. Has anyone else had this or have suggestions as to what it could be? 328i sport 74000 on the clock no nickasil probs. Just had oil change and it hasnt cured it. I have vanos on the car. |
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Posted By: andygriff
Date Posted: 01-November-2004 at 05:03
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Could be a hydraulic tappet - these are common. Very difficult to say without hearing it. Andy. ------------- 1988 E30 M3 S14B23 1995 E36 M3 S50B30 Saloon Honda RC30 BMW Senior Technician. |
Posted By: dave 328
Date Posted: 01-November-2004 at 09:02
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Quite possibly the injectors as mine is noisy with the injectors - more of a clicking sound than tapping. Mine seem nosier when engine is fully warmed up. ------------- 
328 Coupe Sport, Digital climate, full leather, OBD computer, De-restricted with M50 manifold, big bore throttle, chippeduk remap, custom cold cone intake and X-brace |
Posted By: Peter Fenwick
Date Posted: 01-November-2004 at 11:27
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My injectors are the same. The noise is only really noticable when the engine is warm. ------------- Entering an age of Austerity and now driving a Focus Diesel. |