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320i ticking noise....tappets?

  • 02-09-2014 12:22PM
    #1
    blastman
    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? :)
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  • #2
    Stainless_Steel
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,155 ✭✭✭Stainless_Steel


    Have you checked your oil level?


  • #3
    burke027
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 501 ✭✭✭burke027


    Stainless_Steel wrote: »
    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


  • #4
    Kenny Logins
    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.


  • #5
    blastman
    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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