Rattling sound e36 3.2

[AYAAN-WP]

howzt guys last nyt when driving i am hearing a slight ratting sound close to 4000rpm its very slight drove to work this morning same thing. please advise i am thinking the worse (bearing knock) but could it be anything else ...

thanks for the help

 

[328ii]

CHECK PLASTIC COVER/COWLING AT RADIATOR IS NOT LOOSE

 

[///M_Diesel]

e36 3.2 M....

That could be your vanos :fencelook:

Put the car in Nuteral, handbreak up and let the car idle, open the hood n listen rev the car higher using the acc cable...

If its coming from the front of ur engine... then its the vanos :fencelook:

hope this helps :thumbs:

 

[AYAAN-WP]

e36 3.2 M....

That could be your vanos :fencelook:

Put the car in Nuteral, handbreak up and let the car idle, open the hood n listen rev the car higher using the acc cable...

If its coming from the front of ur engine... then its the vanos :fencelook:

hope this helps :thumbs:

thanks bru ! what would that repair set me back

 

[///M_Diesel]

Big bucks .... U will have to shop around n get prices...

This should also give u error codes depending how bad it is...

 

[AYAAN-WP]

:fencelook:

 

[ClassicB]

hmmmmm..... @ 4000rpm you start hearing it? dont rule out bearing knock just yet.

Get it checked by your mech asap!

Mine started in the same fashion as you described. Rebuilt entire motor bottom up @savspeed back in Jan 2011. Not cheap

I hope this is not the case with yours, but get it checked asap, before it gets worse. These cars are known to run bearings!

 

[AYAAN-WP]

raise:raise: the lord thanks guys was just a loose cover :joy::rollsmile:

 

[ClassicB]

Excellent news :rollsmile:

 

[SP33DYV]

:thumbs: You are one lucky fanatic.

 

[///M_Diesel]

Awesome news :joy:

 

[Nick]

:thumbs: Now go out and buy a lotto ticket, luck is with you this day!

 

[Mike1]

That rattling noise at 4000RPM is not the car, but your teeth as you quietly cr@p yourself. :rollsmile:

 

[B16A4]

you just cheated death:thumbs:

 

[Peter@AEW]

Now change oil regularly as these cars can run bearings if not looked after when high in mileage.

 

[DROP IT - ZN]

Thought as much it's a loose cover or something cos that motor in your cab sounds very healthy....but then it's like a 15 yr old car so anythings possible