valves!
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nikkis318i
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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 ????
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E30Adam
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318's have self adjusting hydraulic tappets, if they make a noise then it means they need replacing. Not a cheap job unfortunately.
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Geeman
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Can you not shim them...?
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MONSPORT42
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Are you absolutely certain it's the valves and not the usual E30 injector din? 
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TVRTASMIN
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Try changing your engine oil to a good quality 15W/40 or 15W/50.
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E30Adam
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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 
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nikkis318i
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Thanks for your help, shall look into those options and see whats what!
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MBEngineering
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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
REGARDS MIKE