Tappety 316i
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colinurquhart
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Hi guys I think my 93' 316i sounds quite tappety so how was wondering how easy they were to adjust and if anyone could explain how or have a link to somewhere that does, thanks
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E30BeemerLad
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they are hydraulic I believe so no adjustment going on there fella.
Could be a leaky exhaust manifold gasket, hold a piece of paper near it (whist trying to avoid the wind from the viscous fan) and see if there is any evidence of is fluttering.
Injectors can get "ticky", a clean or replacement ones will solve that.
But the most likely specimen with a M40 lump which is tappy at the top is often a worn camshaft. Make sure the oil is in good order and there is evidence that the oil is actually getting to the top of the engine.
Could be a leaky exhaust manifold gasket, hold a piece of paper near it (whist trying to avoid the wind from the viscous fan) and see if there is any evidence of is fluttering.
Injectors can get "ticky", a clean or replacement ones will solve that.
But the most likely specimen with a M40 lump which is tappy at the top is often a worn camshaft. Make sure the oil is in good order and there is evidence that the oil is actually getting to the top of the engine.
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colinurquhart
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Cheers for that I'll check out all the points that you 've mentioned.
