Wastegate Ticking Resolved Without Getting 29.2! Works With 29.2 As Well!

JakesJB4 · 04-17-2017, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by chinko

I wondered the same when I had my clutch and flywheel replaced and also replaced the real main seal. My Indy said to just live with it, the risk was greater than the benefit. I don't have any code and couldn't really hear it with stock DP, but since I installing catless ones, it's really noticeable now. Tried the software fix but doesn't help that much, whenever I release the pedal it rattles like a snake. But the spool sound is so nice

Did your rattle get any worse after you got your clutch installed?

GottWhat · 04-19-2017, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by JakesJB4

Did your rattle get any worse after you got your clutch installed?

I cannot speak for him but mine did not get worse after the new clutch. However, just like him, the rattle became MUCH more noticeable after installing catless downpipes. Luckily, my rattle only happens during cold starts and goes away after a minute or so.

JakesJB4 · 05-01-2017, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by zort

Hey Guys so I just did this mod and a bit confused. I have the rattle at deceleration and it disappears when I engage the clutch - like coming to a stop light.

Now I tightened one revolution and still had the rattle so did another revolution. Now the boost has dropped off - JB4 map 1. Not totally but definitely lower than before. Not sure why but i cannot figure out why boost would drop from this mod at all.

Help

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Hey! I tried this fix, and I too believe it is the culprit to my now lower boost levels. Anyone know if doing this could cause less boost to build up if it was over tightened perhaps? Really annoyed

I miss 19-20 psi

Please help!

beibei650 · 08-08-2018, 09:47 PM

Did this on my 2012 335is today and the rattle was completely gone! So if you wonder whether the method works on those with "updated software" the answer is yes. Another big bonus is the popping sound from the exhaust is back, which I missed so much. It pops less often than before though - maybe because I made 3 full turns which was too many. Will wait for the car to cool down tomorrow and readjust. Thank you op - if you're still there after 10 years of the post!

khmaii · 08-10-2018, 12:47 AM

After doing this, the rattle is gone! But it made the pops and burble that I had from the MHD flash are now gone. Have I adjusted too much or is this an ideal situation? Did a few turns..

pjr710 · 10-14-2018, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by khmaii

After doing this, the rattle is gone! But it made the pops and burble that I had from the MHD flash are now gone. Have I adjusted too much or is this an ideal situation? Did a few turns..

This post contradicts some of what I've heard.

First off I've heard that if you get 30FF it can be because your wastegate isn't sealing ... however in here Mr5 says the wastegate will seal under boost - which I do agree with.

SO mr5 .. were you getting a 30ff code before doing this? AND is there anyway to get 30FF from the wastegate? I'd imagine not because like he said previously, under boost the rattle goes away, which it does for me too ... so how would 30FF happen from the wastegate?

colman · 06-11-2020, 08:26 AM

My actuator nut was rusted solid and couldn't budge it with the tiny 10mm. Would there be any risks in spraying some PB on the nut and trying again?

Snypa · 06-11-2020, 08:29 AM

Only risk is the nut snapping off completely, adding some PB isn't a bad idea though. Hope you have success.

virtual_law · 03-03-2022, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by colman

My actuator nut was rusted solid and couldn't budge it with the tiny 10mm. Would there be any risks in spraying some PB on the nut and trying again?

Did this work? I'm on an '07 e93 335i RHD so needless to say, in a much worse position to try to get to a rusted nut. I did spray some WD40 on it but it still hasn't budged. Didn't wanna risk trying too much and rounding the nut off.

colman · 03-03-2022, 09:40 AM

No, I gave up. Ended up buying a 535xi and gave the 335xi to my girlfriend so I didn't have to listen to it lol. Will be replacing those turbos in the summer. I didn't want to risk snapping anything.

virtual_law · 03-16-2022, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by colman

No, I gave up. Ended up buying a 535xi and gave the 335xi to my girlfriend so I didn't have to listen to it lol. Will be replacing those turbos in the summer. I didn't want to risk snapping anything.

haha, pretty close to the same.

Any industrial strength penetrants I could try using you think? To loosen the actuator nut that is.

fixingstill · 01-02-2023, 03:13 PM

Don't have time and deserve to read thru 19 pages.
Question. Can you somehow reach the front actuator for adjustment without taking too many things apart?
Or stick a blob of JB weld on the rod to minimize or eliminate the rattling?

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beibei650 Enlisted Member 10 Rep 39 Posts Drives: M340 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Allentown PA iTrader: (0)	Did this on my 2012 335is today and the rattle was completely gone! So if you wonder whether the method works on those with "updated software" the answer is yes. Another big bonus is the popping sound from the exhaust is back, which I missed so much. It pops less often than before though - maybe because I made 3 full turns which was too many. Will wait for the car to cool down tomorrow and readjust. Thank you op - if you're still there after 10 years of the post!
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khmaii New Member 5 Rep 24 Posts Drives: 2007 bmw 335i Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: canada iTrader: (0)	After doing this, the rattle is gone! But it made the pops and burble that I had from the MHD flash are now gone. Have I adjusted too much or is this an ideal situation? Did a few turns..
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colman Enlisted Member 3 Rep 35 Posts Drives: E61 535xi MT, E92 335xi AT Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Grand Rapids, MI iTrader: (0)	My actuator nut was rusted solid and couldn't budge it with the tiny 10mm. Would there be any risks in spraying some PB on the nut and trying again?
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Snypa Captain 37 Rep 656 Posts Drives: Like a mahdman ! Join Date: May 2013 Location: I-75 iTrader: (3)	Only risk is the nut snapping off completely, adding some PB isn't a bad idea though. Hope you have success.
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colman Enlisted Member 3 Rep 35 Posts Drives: E61 535xi MT, E92 335xi AT Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Grand Rapids, MI iTrader: (0)	No, I gave up. Ended up buying a 535xi and gave the 335xi to my girlfriend so I didn't have to listen to it lol. Will be replacing those turbos in the summer. I didn't want to risk snapping anything.
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fixingstill New Member 4 Rep 27 Posts Drives: 2010 335i Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Union City CA 94587 iTrader: (0)	Don't have time and deserve to read thru 19 pages. Question. Can you somehow reach the front actuator for adjustment without taking too many things apart? Or stick a blob of JB weld on the rod to minimize or eliminate the rattling?
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