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kyleN20
08-10-2004, 11:45 PM
nothing to serious, just a slightly noticable ticking while in lower gears, im guess thats the only time i hear it cause road noise is to hig the rest of the time. i was told the the m30 with regular upkeep was "bulletproof" i hope my problem is nothing more then.... well i hope it nothing, but if anyone know of anything, im open ears
thanks
kyle
winfred
08-11-2004, 12:01 AM
is it related to engine speed or road speed?
kyleN20
08-11-2004, 12:34 AM
engine speed
TC535i
08-11-2004, 01:02 AM
I'm getting a rattling at low 2k rpms, and right around 3k... I'm thinking it's the shaved single-mass flywheel I put in at the last clutch job, I should probably swap out the Redline MTL I put in there for something a little thicker (D4 ATF, maybe some Royal Purple...)
JAlfredPrufrock
08-11-2004, 01:33 AM
Check the level of your engine oil...
kyleN20
08-11-2004, 07:42 AM
oil level is legit, it kind sounds like a small rod knock, actully its more of a tick, is this typical in the m30, i seemed to hear the same sound in my dads e32 735il??
winfred
08-11-2004, 08:14 AM
try a valve adjustment if it's been a while, and when you are in there look at the cam lobes for excessive wear and loose banjo bolts on the cam spray bar
kyleN20
08-11-2004, 11:45 PM
try a valve adjustment if it's been a while, and when you are in there look at the cam lobes for excessive wear and loose banjo bolts on the cam spray bar


i heard that the bolst holding some oil sprayer no the m30 engine tends to get loose, ????? tru or false?
Scott E
08-12-2004, 02:04 AM
I had a ticking the lead to the rocker arm breaking thus creating a $1600 repair. Make sure the rocker arm is touching the valve correctly.
winfred
08-12-2004, 08:32 AM
true


i heard that the bolst holding some oil sprayer no the m30 engine tends to get loose, ????? tru or false?
joe blow
08-27-2004, 07:42 PM
if it's any consolation i have a 1989 525i with the same ticking noise-it only happens when the car is in motion-you have to wind the window down to hear it-it's irritating and i am afraid that it's cause is unknown to me-if you find out any more perhaps you could let me know-it does not sound that drastic but i would sleep better if i knew it was not a real problem developing.