Valve Train noise

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   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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Andywolf Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 28-June-2003 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 11	Topic: Valve Train noise 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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andygriff Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 27-October-2003 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 76	Posted: 01-November-2004 at 05:03
	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.

dave 328 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member II Joined: 21-October-2003 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 835	Posted: 01-November-2004 at 09:02
	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

Peter Fenwick Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Bavarian-Board Contributor Joined: 27-August-2003 Location: Lost somewhere in time... Status: Offline Points: 6484	Posted: 01-November-2004 at 11:27
	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.