Hey guys.... I am looking at an m3 that has an occaisional rattle on start up, but fine when warmed up. Is this the start of something I should worry about? Anything I should be paying particular attention to?
It's an '87, so the 2.3l, with 200km on the clock. The car is clean and standard.
Thanks for any advice in advance.
Tim (prospective E30 M3 owner)
Rattling M3 on start up!?
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billgatese30
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haha
have you been talking to Mark again
have you been talking to Mark again
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kam-325i
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I would look out for a poor condition timing chain and poor oil circulation around the cams........
Pete don't care about colour, He would shag a rainbow if he could find the end of it....
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E46ACS
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Yeah..but no...but yeah...but no...but yeah...but...billgatese30 wrote:haha
have you been talking to Mark again
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pacerpete
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I would put money on fitting the e36 tensioner curing all nasty start up rattles . Straightforward 30 minute job providing the car hasn't got a/c. Not difficult but advisable to have done by someone who has fitted one before. The part is approx Ԛ£70 from your local dealer.
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E46ACS
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All useful.... keep them coming.... thanks! 
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buster
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I think all e30 m3s just sound like that to me.