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vibrating or knocking noise
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Sat Jan 31, 2009 11:25 amby milli
Hi guys ive got a 95 318is and until recently everything was fine now i have a horrible noise coming from the engine bay. It only does it when warm and it first sounded like something was vibrating under the bonnet or on the exhaust somewhere but i have been under it today and nothing ??? Also it only does it on tickover whilst driving it goes away. Any suggestions ??? could it just be ready for a good oil change ???
Re: vibrating or knocking noise
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Wed Feb 04, 2009 8:32 amby fritz the cat
i have a similar noise even though it sounds more like a persistent tapping.iv only just purchased car and needs a good service.could be dirty oil.id get it checked out.try running some sts fuel injector cleaner through a couple of tanks.in my oppinion it does help keep things clean but im no expert so id get it checked out
Re: vibrating or knocking noise
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Wed Feb 04, 2009 11:04 pmby VMZ
I'd be taking it to a mechanic pretty fast. I'm not sure I'd be game running it enough with that noise long enough to get through a few tanks and injector cleaner through it.
"Horrible" would sorta indicate its time to get it fixed before it does any/more damage.
Re: vibrating or knocking noise
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Thu Feb 05, 2009 8:11 amby fritz the cat
true lol depends on noise i suppose i pointed out tapping noise my car makes to a mate and he thought i was overreacting as noise is very faint.maybe im hearing things..........
Re: vibrating or knocking noise
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Sun Feb 08, 2009 2:32 pmby DG888
is it from the engine or the cooling fan??
Re: vibrating or knocking noise
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Wed Feb 11, 2009 2:38 pmby milli
I think the noise is coming from the front part of the exhaust so gonna get it into the garage to garage and get it in the air when i can get the time . It just does my head in as it only does it when it gets warm so was wondering if it could be a heat plate or something