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320i ticking noise....tappets?

  • 02-09-2014 12:22PM
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,451 ✭✭✭


    I noticed a very distinct ticking noise when my E46 was idling yesterday and my first thought was tappets. Are they prone to going on this model, what should I be looking to do about it? If not tappets, then what other possibilities are there? Paranoia? :)


Comments

  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,155 ✭✭✭Stainless_Steel


    Have you checked your oil level?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 501 ✭✭✭burke027


    Have you checked your oil level?

    Timing chain gives bother on this engine.have done afew down the years. Have it checked b4 the chain slips and causes alot more damage


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,061 ✭✭✭Kenny Logins


    Could be an exhaust manifold leak. I had this and was convinced it was the valve train.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,451 ✭✭✭blastman


    Cheers, have seen a few people mention the oil level, I'll start with that.


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