loose spring or valve knocking noise 325i

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imye30
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Tue Dec 25, 2012 1:42 pm

just last few days tappet noise getting loader an loader does that mean engine gone or can they be fixed been told now it could be a broken spring or valve help
Last edited by imye30 on Tue Dec 25, 2012 9:34 pm, edited 1 time in total.
sunnyr83
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Tue Dec 25, 2012 2:15 pm

Set the clearance so long as it is that. Never known them to get louder n louder within days. All the info is in the wiki.

Merry christmas
HairyScreech
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Thu Dec 27, 2012 4:35 pm

If the car is still running and driving days later then its not a broken valve or spring.

Get the rocker box open, only way to know whats up.
2.8 development thread http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... c&t=170822

m3.3.1 m20 thread - now running, chip needed - any volunteers?
http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... =viewtopic&
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