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Old July 24th 05, 07:17 PM
R. Mark Clayton
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"Paul Aspinall" > wrote in message
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> Hi all,
>
> I have a 2000 740i, which has covered 95,000. It had a new tranny
> installed 2,500 miles ago, and has full service history, and still under
> BMW warranty.
>
> I have only just bought the car, but have owned 2 740's before, and a
> 745Li.
>
> With the window down in the drivers seat, I can hear a feint 'tick' from
> under the bonnet. It seems to be linked to the engine speed.
> Is this normal??


Hydraulic tappets, especially if started after a few days not run.

>
> Also, there seems to be a drone / whine which appears to come from the
> auto box, or the torque converter. This seems particularly loud to me when
> on overrun (ie. costing in from a high speed, with the engine essentially
> idling, or engine braking).


Are you sure its the box - could be the diff.

> I have never been aware of this on my previous 740s but it may have been
> there.... ??? I never noticed it on my 745 either.
>
> I may be being too sensitive, as the BMW warranty is about to expire, and
> I don't want any large bills, if I can avoid them. In my experience the
> dealers aren't much good at detecting things that are problematic, they
> can only tell you things once they have fully failed.


AND your warranty has run out.

>
> Any input appreciated.
>
> Thanks
>
>
> Paul
>



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