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318IS noise
i've recently bought a used 318IS, 1996, 152,000Ks. overall its really
nice to drive - the engine could be quieter but it wasn't a major concern. its not actually the noise so much as its a 'ragged' type noise... if that makes sense lol. what's the best course of action to take for noisy engine syndrome - is it likely to be anything specific that's worn..? any info much apprec. |
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318IS noise
> i've recently bought a used 318IS, 1996, 152,000Ks. overall its really
> nice to drive - the engine could be quieter but it wasn't a major > concern. its not actually the noise so much as its a 'ragged' type > noise... if that makes sense lol. what's the best course of action to > take for noisy engine syndrome - is it likely to be anything specific > that's worn..? Is it only noisy when cold? Is it a high or low pitched noise? Does it go away if you depress the clutch? -- Who needs a life when you've got Unix? :-) Email: , John G.Burns B.Eng, Bonny Scotland Web : http://www.unixnerd.demon.co.uk - The Ultimate BMW Homepage! Need Sun or HP Unix kit? http://www.unixnerd.demon.co.uk/unix.html www.Strathspey.co.uk - Quality Binoculars at a Sensible price |
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318IS noise
John Burns wrote:
> Is it only noisy when cold? Is it a high or low pitched noise? Does it > go away if you depress the clutch? No same at all temeratures, its just kind of a high pitched rasp, only really noticeable at idle and low revs. i'm driving an auto. |
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318IS noise
> > Is it only noisy when cold? Is it a high or low pitched noise? Does it
> > go away if you depress the clutch? > > No same at all temeratures, its just kind of a high pitched rasp, only > really noticeable at idle and low revs. i'm driving an auto. If it's a tinny rattle check the metal conduit that holds the HT leads. Mine snapped at the rear mounting and was vibrating against the cylinder head. -- Who needs a life when you've got Unix? :-) Email: , John G.Burns B.Eng, Bonny Scotland Web : http://www.unixnerd.demon.co.uk - The Ultimate BMW Homepage! Need Sun or HP Unix kit? http://www.unixnerd.demon.co.uk/unix.html www.Strathspey.co.uk - Quality Binoculars at a Sensible price |
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318IS noise
"John Burns" > wrote in message ... >> > Is it only noisy when cold? Is it a high or low pitched noise? Does it >> > go away if you depress the clutch? >> >> No same at all temeratures, its just kind of a high pitched rasp, only >> really noticeable at idle and low revs. i'm driving an auto. > > If it's a tinny rattle check the metal conduit that holds the HT leads. > Mine snapped at the rear mounting and was vibrating against the cylinder > head. > > -- > Who needs a life when you've got Unix? :-) > Email: , John G.Burns B.Eng, Bonny Scotland > Web : http://www.unixnerd.demon.co.uk - The Ultimate BMW Homepage! > Need Sun or HP Unix kit? http://www.unixnerd.demon.co.uk/unix.html > www.Strathspey.co.uk - Quality Binoculars at a Sensible price I am not sure this is the noise you're talking about.. but my 328is used to make a hell of a racket at one point.. Turned out it needed an exhaust clamp.. £10 from my local dealer.. and took my 5 minutes to put on... now runs very quiet.. Also could rattling be the signs of wearing engine mounts? |
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