How can I get rid of fuel injector ticking?

Lifted07Duramax · 03-27-2013, 05:24 PM

Im almost positive its the injectors because during cold start its real noticeable sounds almost like a diesel and then it subsides.
But at other times while it is warmed up it will be noticeable.

I can live with it but is there a fix to getting rid of the ticking?

blaster3500 · 03-27-2013, 07:41 PM

Injectors are loud in this car. From what you say it sounds normal

Rotorocious · 03-27-2013, 07:48 PM

One does not simply get rid of injector ticking

CaptainInsano · 03-27-2013, 07:58 PM

Direct injection naturally ticks. Diesels tick for the same reason. Just tell everyone you have a diesel.

Wolf 335 · 03-27-2013, 08:01 PM

Going through Drive-thru is the worst.

Cbozz · 03-27-2013, 08:09 PM

New injector time!! I just replaced mine! Didn't do what you're describing but when my car was idling it would idle harsh sometimes! Maybe you just have a diesel lol

Cali*335i · 03-27-2013, 08:10 PM

Similar story here loud ticking in the engine at first I though something was wrong I took it to my SA and said its normal. I even compared it to my buddies 335i same nose as well

GmoBmw · 03-27-2013, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Lifted07Duramax

Im almost positive its the injectors because during cold start its real noticeable sounds almost like a diesel and then it subsides.
But at other times while it is warmed up it will be noticeable.

I can live with it but is there a fix to getting rid of the ticking?

Ear Plugs

Lifted07Duramax · 03-27-2013, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by GmoBmw

Ear Plugs

funny replies from everyone

I cant hear it while driving really, only if I get out of car while its running. But everyone else probably hears it.
I know its not wastegate noise because I can hear the noise coming RIGHT from the injector, hell I can feel it if I put my finger on them

GmoBmw · 03-27-2013, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Lifted07Duramax

funny replies from everyone

I cant hear it while driving really, only if I get out of car while its running. But everyone else probably hears it.
I know its not wastegate noise because I can hear the noise coming RIGHT from the injector, hell I can feel it if I put my finger on them

Yeah its normal, I installed my Dp's this weekend and my buddy though it was something wrong with my car lol.. Had to show him a few Youtube videos.

M3E46M · 03-27-2013, 09:00 PM

how about if you rev to 3K RMP does it get louder and faster or goes away?

Lifted07Duramax · 03-27-2013, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by labedra

how about if you rev to 3K RMP does it get louder and faster or goes away?

hmm not sure Ill have to give it a try and see what happens.

If it does then what does that mean?

135Hoser · 03-27-2013, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Lifted07Duramax

funny replies from everyone

I cant hear it while driving really, only if I get out of car while its running. But everyone else probably hears it.
I know its not wastegate noise because I can hear the noise coming RIGHT from the injector, hell I can feel it if I put my finger on them

So, you had no issues driving around in a lifted, 2007 Duramax diesel

But a little ticking noise (by design) in your bmw and it causes you great distress?

Lol'd

Dave W. · 03-27-2013, 09:03 PM

Is your engine cover off? It's heavily insulated to quiet the injectors and other engine noises.

foghat · 03-27-2013, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Lifted07Duramax

hmm not sure Ill have to give it a try and see what happens.

If it does then what does that mean?

The 'normal' ticking noise will usually go away once revs are up to 1500-2000rpm for a few seconds. And then will usually start again once back down at idle.

Lifted07Duramax · 03-27-2013, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 135Hoser

So, you had no issues driving around in a lifted, 2007 Duramax diesel

But a little ticking noise (by design) in your bmw and it causes you great distress?

Lol'd

I still do drive around in the truck lol, but I wouldnt mind if the injectors were quite. Doesnt bug me, just figured I'd ask

M3E46M · 03-27-2013, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Lifted07Duramax

hmm not sure Ill have to give it a try and see what happens.

If it does then what does that mean?

If you rev to 3K and it goes quiet its normal, after the car fully warms up under load it should be less noticeable or gone. If it gets louder and faster then you might have a lifter problem.

KMEninety335 · 06-28-2013, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by labedra

If you rev to 3K and it goes quiet its normal, after the car fully warms up under load it should be less noticeable or gone. If it gets louder and faster then you might have a lifter problem.

was looking for an answer to this and this helped thanks! lol That noise gets annoying at idle but it's gone as soon as I start accelerating.

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 06-28-2013, 09:52 AM

The best way and arguably the easiest is to shut the car off.

akotten · 06-28-2013, 10:15 AM

No way around it. There can be up to 200 Bar of fuel pressure down low and up top. Once you're out of that region, it should be gone.

sickem · 06-28-2013, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeff@TopGearSolutions

The best way and arguably the easiest is to shut the car off.

...or remove the motor. jeez, what's with these threads lately?

ZROFCKSGVN · 06-28-2013, 11:53 AM

welcome to the wonderfull sounds of direct injection

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