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slight knocking sound when idling on 2.5i sport

Posted: Fri May 14, 2010 9:59 pm
by E30_rider
hi,

there seems to be a slight knocking sound coming from the engine bay when its idling. anybody have any ideas what it can be?

Re: slight knocking sound when idling on 2.5i sport

Posted: Fri May 14, 2010 10:01 pm
by gcs325i
Does it go away when you dip the clutch?

Re: slight knocking sound when idling on 2.5i sport

Posted: Fri May 14, 2010 10:47 pm
by E30_rider
i havent actually checked that but will do and let you know

Re: slight knocking sound when idling on 2.5i sport

Posted: Mon May 17, 2010 10:57 am
by E30_rider
the sound wasnt there when i drove it last night..it doesnt seem to happen all the time

Re: slight knocking sound when idling on 2.5i sport

Posted: Mon May 17, 2010 1:14 pm
by m_jermyn
Throw out bearing if you dip the clutch and it goes away..