valves!

[nikkis318i]

i have a 318i e30 auto which needs the valves looking at coz the tapping is doing my brain in now, but the article i looked at earlier on the site does not cover 318i's or M3's. can anyone help, please ????

[E30Adam]

318's have self adjusting hydraulic tappets, if they make a noise then it means they need replacing. Not a cheap job unfortunately.

[Geeman]

Can you not shim them...?

[MONSPORT42]

Are you absolutely certain it's the valves and not the usual E30 injector din?

[TVRTASMIN]

Try changing your engine oil to a good quality 15W/40 or 15W/50.

[E30Adam]

Talking of oil, are you sure you've got plenty in there, I remember when I had my 318i and it got very tappy, I checked the oil and there was hardly any in there

[nikkis318i]

Thanks for your help, shall look into those options and see whats what!

[MBEngineering]

HI pull the Rocker cover off and inspect the camshaft for wear, also the rocker fingers under the cam, you will prob' find the thing worn out

REGARDS MIKE