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Post  John-325 Sat May 16, 2009 5:46 am

Hi,
In the past month my 325 has developed an engine rattle. Its sounds like nuts and bolts in a tin, at the front of the engine. Shocked Any ideas what this might be? is it serious?

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Post  MightyBMW Sat May 16, 2009 5:57 am

Hi John,
That sounds like the cambelt tensioner to me... When was the cambelt last changed?.. It is a pretty serious fault, if the belt snaps or the tensioner doesnt tension the belt anymore, you will find the pistons smashing up the valves. Crying or Very sad
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Post  John-325 Sat May 16, 2009 6:02 am

Cambelt? I thought these beemers ran a chain? Shocked

in that case, i have no idea, longer that 3 years ago, at least.

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Post  MightyBMW Sat May 16, 2009 6:09 am

Im afraid not... Your M20 2.5 engine runs a belt and it is often regarded as one of its weak points... Crying or Very sad

If you have no idea when yours was done then i would get it done as matter of urgency really... You could be looking at a potentially destroyed engine. Shocked


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Post  John-325 Sat May 16, 2009 6:13 am

Ok, Thanks for your help. I Will get it booked in as a matter of urgency.

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Post  MightyBMW Sat May 16, 2009 6:16 am

No problems...

Keep us updated.. Cool

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Post  John-325 Sat May 16, 2009 8:16 am

Hi.
Just got back from the garage, and he had a quick look. He has echoed your thoughts, its booked in for next wednesday now.

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Post  John-325 Wed May 20, 2009 2:17 am

John-325 wrote:Hi.
Just got back from the garage, and he had a quick look. He has echoed your thoughts, its booked in for next wednesday now.

Thanks

John

Right. Ive just dropped it off. Heres hoping it sorts the problem! bounce

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Post  MightyBMW Wed May 20, 2009 4:03 am

Great John... Keep us informed.. Wink
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Post  John-325 Thu May 21, 2009 8:08 am

Thanks fo the help guys. It is now sorted. tensioner and i had a new belt put on. You've saved my from a potential disaster! Shocked

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Post  MightyBMW Thu May 21, 2009 8:35 am

Great news john, glad you got it sorted... Smile
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Post  slinky Fri May 22, 2009 3:38 am

mighty does it again. Wink

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