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RE: Engine Ticking Noise in 2007 328 and 528 engines

zoning — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 23:43:51 GMT

Thanks for the suggestions.

RE: Engine Ticking Noise in 2007 328 and 528 engines

DanChadwick — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 13:26:07 GMT

[quote][b]schneller (4/2/2008)[/b][hr]Ticking noises on forums are hard to hear[/quote]

:laugh: Dry, very dry....

RE: Engine Ticking Noise in 2007 328 and 528 engines

schneller — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 09:46:37 GMT

Ticking noises on forums are hard to hear.

We haven't heard too many VANOS units tick on these engines. I would evaluate the serpentine belt idler pulleys & the power steering pump. Your mechanic should be using a stethoscope w/ a long hollow needle end to isolate the tick, otherwise the sound reflects about in the engine bay making it appear like it's coming from everywhere.

Good Luck!:)

Mike Morris
Schneller BMW Performance
26 Middle Rd
Newbury, MA 01951
978.465.2002

Engine Ticking Noise in 2007 328 and 528 engines

zoning — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 01:18:24 GMT

I have a fairly loud engine ticking noise most of the time in my 2007 328cic. I have listened to a friend's 2007 528 and heard it as well. Dealership says it is normal, due to the vanos. Is it?

Thanks.

Andy