natopotato
10-04-2003, 05:59 PM
sombody said it sounded like a bad "lifter" duno what that is...
its the sounds like its commen right from the right under the spark plugs... area...
maby i never noticed this b4.. i need to hear a "normal" bimmer.. for futur refference i think....
i juz changed my VC gasket and it is running MUCH better
1BMW2VWs
10-05-2003, 07:27 AM
Is it a rhythmic clicking? or random?
does the sound go away after a few seconds after startup? or until the engine warms a bit?
if it's a bad lifter, a VC gasket won't help.
natopotato
10-05-2003, 09:55 PM
the VC gasket was another problem all together.. my engine is running much smoother now..
but the clicking'ish sound is perfectly rhythmic.. it may quiet down after it warms up but its definatly somthen u can hear if u listen for it..
seems to be running great though
Tommy R
10-06-2003, 11:08 AM
Check (or change) your oil and make sure it's not low. Also, is the clicking more pronounced when cold and maybe goes away when warmed up. Does the clicking go away if you bring the revs up to about 2k for a few seconds?
If the answers are yes, it's lifters. Not necessarily bad, but something to keep tabs on....
Tommy
1BMW2VWs
10-06-2003, 08:53 PM
What weight oil are you using?
natopotato
10-07-2003, 01:25 AM
ehh.. i did not know what to use soooo.... i dont know what they put in it.. :(
should i change my oil and put the right kind in?
1BMW2VWs
10-08-2003, 09:37 PM
I would first change your oil. Not to start an oil debate, but I use 5W-30 in the Coupe. In CA, you should be able to get away with the same, or try a 10W-40.
The thicker you go, your engine will tend to run a touch hotter, but the added viscosity will also quiet the engine if you have some lifter noise.