View Full Version : e36 325 is having engine issues need resolved asap


fukjdm911
05-08-2008, 09:06 PM
i just bought my 325 on my 1sdt and already i am having engine issues.. my engine is making a knocking noise and it is coming from the timing chain.... i have an idea what the problem is.... i think it is the stupid plastic guides i was just wondring if maybe somone is having the same problem or had this problem before and could tell me how to go about getting it fixed and how much money im looking at to fixing this.. thankyou very much



scott

nathan56989
05-08-2008, 09:12 PM
It's probably your vanos unit making the noise.
I'm pretty sure you have the M52 engine. (which is single vanos.) At least that's where the noise that you're hearing is usually coming from.

BeSeen
05-09-2008, 02:09 AM
Its gotta be the Vanos! The timing chain wouldnt make a noise like that.