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E30 S14 ticking noise

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Topic: E30 S14 ticking noise
Posted By: kfconnol
Subject: E30 S14 ticking noise
Date Posted: 15-April-2004 at 12:13
Hi Folks,

I have 1988 E30 320iS that has suddenly developed an irritating ticking noise, and as well as that
the exhuast manifold seems to blow when I change down a
gear from 3rd to second, always on the same kind of sharp corners.

Its due for an inspection II in the next couple of weeks, so I'm hoping to get it tackled - any ideas out there what the problem may be ?

Much appreciated ..

-Keith


Replies:
Posted By: Darren M
Date Posted: 15-April-2004 at 12:33
Could be a few of the manifold studs missing. If it is, I wouldn`t drive it too hard like this as it could cause scorching of the head (according to a BMW dealer who fixed mine when this occured- luckily the head was fine)

Posted By: M3Nally
Date Posted: 15-April-2004 at 13:49
I echo Darrens thoughts, Im had the same prob with a 325 sport. Check your nuts mate.

Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 15-April-2004 at 14:11

<off topic>
Keith - are you bringing your motor to Mondello? Id love to see a 320iS in action.

Actually, is it silver & was up with Robert Furley last June?
</off topic>



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Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor
Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE
1997 E39 523i
2003 E39 525i Sport Individual

Posted By: kfconnol
Date Posted: 15-April-2004 at 14:44
Thanks for the expertise, sounds like I've the same problem - hopefully the irrtating ticking will be rid and the M3 "320iS" growl can return ..

Killian - yes its the same car that was up in Furleys last year - getting some minor bits and pieces done.
Was thinking I might pop along as a spectator, although I'm not too sure my driving skills are up to throwing it around a track just yet...

-Keith

Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 15-April-2004 at 15:07
the skill to driving in Mondello (or any track) is to not go overboard. The day is a means to improve your driving skills - not wreck your car.

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Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor
Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE
1997 E39 523i
2003 E39 525i Sport Individual

Posted By: Eamo
Date Posted: 15-April-2004 at 15:35
I echo Killians comments - its a controlled environment where you get to learn about your car and your skills not trash the livin crap out of your car.



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Posted By: kfconnol
Date Posted: 15-April-2004 at 16:42
Trust me, it took me two years to find an example this
clean, I would be mortified to bend it into any shape or direction.

I reckon though I may head down to Mondello and have browse..

-Keith


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