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valves!
Posted: Tue Feb 01, 2005 2:07 pm
by 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 ????
Posted: Tue Feb 01, 2005 2:56 pm
by E30Adam
318's have self adjusting hydraulic tappets, if they make a noise then it means they need replacing. Not a cheap job unfortunately.
Posted: Tue Feb 01, 2005 4:21 pm
by Geeman
Can you not shim them...?
Posted: Tue Feb 01, 2005 5:20 pm
by MONSPORT42
Are you absolutely certain it's the valves and not the usual E30 injector din?
Posted: Tue Feb 01, 2005 5:42 pm
by TVRTASMIN
Try changing your engine oil to a good quality 15W/40 or 15W/50.
Posted: Tue Feb 01, 2005 6:39 pm
by 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
Posted: Wed Feb 02, 2005 12:09 pm
by nikkis318i
Thanks for your help, shall look into those options and see whats what!
Posted: Wed Feb 02, 2005 10:21 pm
by 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