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325 E30 Engine Rattle.
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. Any ideas what this might be? is it serious?
Thanks, John
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. Any ideas what this might be? is it serious?
Thanks, John
John-325- Posts : 19
Join date : 2009-05-16
Re: 325 E30 Engine Rattle.
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.
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.
Re: 325 E30 Engine Rattle.
Cambelt? I thought these beemers ran a chain?
in that case, i have no idea, longer that 3 years ago, at least.
in that case, i have no idea, longer that 3 years ago, at least.
John-325- Posts : 19
Join date : 2009-05-16
Re: 325 E30 Engine Rattle.
Im afraid not... Your M20 2.5 engine runs a belt and it is often regarded as one of its weak points...
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.
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.
Last edited by MightyBMW on Sat May 16, 2009 6:34 am; edited 1 time in total
Re: 325 E30 Engine Rattle.
Ok, Thanks for your help. I Will get it booked in as a matter of urgency.
Thanks,
John
Thanks,
John
John-325- Posts : 19
Join date : 2009-05-16
Re: 325 E30 Engine Rattle.
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
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
John-325- Posts : 19
Join date : 2009-05-16
Re: 325 E30 Engine Rattle.
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!
John-325- Posts : 19
Join date : 2009-05-16
Re: 325 E30 Engine Rattle.
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!
Thanks. John
Thanks. John
John-325- Posts : 19
Join date : 2009-05-16
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