The ticking increases with the revs in typical valve train fashion. I got to the shop talked to the service manager and he took the bike out and came back and reported that the engine was fine. once the engine is warm, and I off the car, than re start the car, the sound is gone. After a hard ride and come to a stop the ticking is so bad it sounds almost like the cam chain is going to come apart. Come join the discussion about Bimmerfest events, production numbers, programming, performance, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more! If someone asked if HPFPs are known to fail, the thread would have logged 30 posts in those 39 minutes. JavaScript is disabled. SITUATION An occasional ticking or rattling noise from the HVA elements may occur during cold engine starts or frequent short-distance driving. Hello all, I have recently bought a bmw 318i, 1995cc, 2007. Also more prone on this early N52. Delivered: 5/6/09. I didn't bite because I figured this was bait from the HPFP crowd. The N52 engine is no longer used in BMW vehicles because of a few glitches that drivers began to notice, including the infamous lifter ticking noise. I started two … From the uploader, he said that he took it to an INDY shop and they "emptied the oil, then ran some transmission fluid through it. This ticking noise commonly occurs while the car is in-transit in particularly colder temperatures or after a series of stop-and-go trips around town. Hi, I'm looking at purchasing a 2007 328 Coupe CPO and have been visiting several dealers. I have heard that there is a ticking sound in the engine, mostly when the car is cold, but still present when the car is warm. Then the ticking starts. When the engine is hot, the only ticking you should hear is the sound from the injectors. I work from home, so I don't drive all that often. Makes sense, however I can't hear it on my friend's 2020. Who else has this ticking noise? ". It's not the diesel rattle, but a ticking noise (despite she's making the diesel rattle ) I search on the forum, but no answers to the posts. Some help please? I think you could manage driving it for a long distance by yourself :rollsmile: If the 4km to work and back is between robots, i would think its normal. The ticking noise comes from the lifter, a small cylinder that is normally located at the end of the rocket arm in the engine where it meets the valve. You are using an out of date browser. Tappet noise is just the hydraulic lifters getting air into the oil. - For more news, reviews and Top Tens, visit https://www.honestjohn.co.uk Discussion in ' F80 M3 Saloon / F82 M4 Coupe / F83 M4 Convertible (2014-2020) ' started by Bermya , Dec 19, 2017 . I certainly fear I have this and have no warranty and do not have £3700 available either. I have heard that there is a ticking sound in the engine, mostly when the … They have checked valve clearance, All OK. Next steps is to look a little higher up as it sounds like its coming from the top of the engine. Mine was just in for what I would describe as valve tapping at just over 20k miles. This video shows the exact noise and area that its coming from. A forum community dedicated to BMW owners and enthusiasts. The importance of the hydraulic valve lifter The hydraulic valve lifter in these particular BMW vehicles is a poorly designed engine component that unfortunately leads to the annoying ticking noise that drivers commonly experience. One common problem that BMW owners have had to deal with is lifter ticking. Put new Mobil 1 in and the sound stopped! HVAs....typical N52 ailment, but some seem to suffer A LOT worse than others, I have it too although it's a very light ticking. The clicking is a reminder by BMW that you ought to not be driving your vehicle like an elderly person. You must log in or register to reply here. Just bought an 07 CPO, got the new cylinder head a month later under warrenty. If the car is parked for long periods, a lengthy drive is normally required until the engine has warmed up properly to make the ticking sound go away. BMW states its the shift cam. I've seen a TSB for it before.. do a search.. About 2 to 3 mins later the sound is gone, and once the engine is hot, the sound goes away, i.e. BMW was one of the first brands to introduce artificial engine/exhaust sound into the cabin. I had a ticking noise coming from my engine at idle so I immediately switched to German Castrol 0W-30...which cured the ticking sound for a couple days, but now it's back again. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. CAUSE MODEL All E82, E83, E85, E86, E88, E60, E61, E70, E90, E91, E92, and E93 with the N51, N52 or N52K engines. Bringing the BMW community together. Yup, common.. With that said, the technicians confirmed the noise isn't normal and needs looking into. No one is going to help him out? It's really drives me crazy. 2005 530 6 speed/Sport/Prem/Cold black/black. The car has 40,000 miles on the clock and it … It may not display this or other websites correctly. True, not much time had passed. I have a 2006 BMW 325xi sedan; when cold, the engine makes a ticking noise that diminishes when warm; after driving and the engine is warm while at idle, there is a slight knocking noise that seems to … read more 19 Dec 2017 at 6:14 PM #1 2009 328i Sedan - Ordered: 2/24/09 .:. To repair it at BMW dealer will cost me about $7000!!! There are several accessories in the front part of the engine that can … I have a BMW 318i SE E46 year 2000 with 74,000 miles. It is really loud and makes the car sound like a crappy diesel. Those are diesel numbers..... 3 Fanatics (E21 E30 E36 E46 E90 E91 E92 E93 F30). The BMW has a noise all its own and its violent and mechanical and after coming off ZX14Rs and CB1000RRs it sounds scary. test car and confirm noise to top end of engine R&I rocker cover check for damage and check oil level ok carried out brief test faults stored with VANOS and oil pressure switch require further investigation recomen oil flush and new oil filter and re-check" So for £100.00 they told me that my car had an engine noise, Thanks BMW. After holidays, I picked up my M5 for a ride, then a colleague told me the car is making a weird ticking noise. All the sudden this ticking started and it got louder as heat gets into the engine. At speed I turned my head a certain way and the noise was loud and clear. My dealer told me I have to drive the car more often, and for longer distances. Just figured for a well known problem, there would have been more action. Right on startup it is quiet for 15 to 45 seconds. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13504, http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13504&page=6, http://www.bmwtis.com/tsb/bulletins/bulletin_graphic_temp/B110907g.htm, http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=416047&highlight=ticking, http://www.rtsauto.com/bmw-e90-valve-train-lifter-ticknoise/, You also need the camshaft alignment tool kit, VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter, Suite 901, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. Later had the black cover. The so-called redesign hasn't really helped according to overseas forums, and the BMW bleed procedure to get the air bubbles out of the oil in the upper parts of the engine is simply a band aid as the symptoms usually return. M4 ticking engine noise? Most BMWs manufactured between the years of 2004-2015 were equipped with the N52 engine, and unfortunately the level of care the driver put into the car had no effect on whether the ticking issue arose or not. I would start with an engine flush, then new oil and a nice long drive :thumbs: these motors build sludge fast, its a e90 engine sickness, its sludge's up super fast, take the car for a 100km drive, if doesnt come right throw in a valve ease and do a engine flush, fresh oil you good to go. Very common issue across all ranges of BMW engines. 200,000km, build date 12/98, ticking stays even if I rev up. I have a BMW 130i N52 motor and the car is making a constant ticking noise whilst idiling and accelarating. Hi, I have read similar threads on here regarding the ticking noise on a R 1200 GS LC 2013 but those threads and queries don't 100% match my issue, Which is the ticking noise only comes apparent when the engine is warm. The BMW V8 valve train - the source of the noisesTapping noisesThe new BMW V8 used a valve system without rockers, often a source of ticking noises due to the small clearance required between the camshaft and rocker. Sounds like a engine ticking noise goes with rev of engine wondering if it is known for timing chain/guide wear or replacement Car ticking noise - 2004 BMW 645Ci Close Just came across the knocking noise while the engine is running idle. I got an oil change but the noise is still there. For more information, search on the E90Post forum about this, there is a huge thread there!! Is there any chance to fix alot cheaper? X3 Ticking My X3 got a new cylinder head for the ticking. After a while, BMW drivers were noticing that the engine became noisy under certain conditions, producing an annoying and concerning “ticking” sound. I have a 57 plate 520d with 116k on the clock. I live near the city, so when I do drive, I don't have to go very far. BMW did eventually redesign the head and for some of those affected under motorplan they got this new head fitted, alternatively, the existing head was rebuilt to replace the hydraulic lifters. considering you may never get into 5th or 6th gear. Either this process which is recommended by BMW or a long drive getting the engine up to temp sorts it. It seems to come from the vanos. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I've noticed that when I run the 328 engines at idle, on some cars, there's a very noticeable tapping or clicking noise coming from the engine. Intermittent Hydraulic Valve Adjuster (HVA): “Ticking” or “Rattling” Noises. BMW gave me the Puma measure regarding this evidently common issue Receipt states all exhaust side hydraulic valve actuators were replaced, with reference to SIB 110907. When I start my car there is a annoying ticking noise from the engine, but once the engine heats up it stops. I have a ticking from start up and never goes away although feel it get slightly less noise as the engine warms up. I have it too. Hey guys, so recently my engine starts to make this "ticking" noise coming from passenger side of the engine. Definitely more pronounced when the engine is warm. Not even a "use the search function?" comment? Not all of them are fixed by changing out the complete cylinder head, which tells me the defect still exists in new production. BMW is fixing some folk's 328's with this defect. It seems to be pronounced at idle and lower engine speeds (below 4-5k rpm). Appreciate the link and the advice, thanks. Front Engine Accessories. Its simultaneous with the engine speed, when I rev the engine it gets faster, but then the sound of the engine takes over at around 3k rpm and u can't hear it. The car also has a slight loss in power and rough on the idle. Hi Guys, I have had my 2006 BMW E90 325i and she runs well, no smoke or anything, no oil leaks. To fix this ticking noise I have had the following done at a BMW … As many said above, HVA or hydraulic lifter issue which was a very common problem with these early N52 engines! 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