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      04-15-2020, 01:04 PM   #1
proj335i
E90 2011 335i m-sport package
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Drives: E90 2011 335i m-sport 6MT
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Québec, Canada

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N55 rattling/ buzzing

Hi guys, having the car for six years now, love/ hate relationship, I know I am not the only one haha

So, my car was stored for winter, started the engine yesterday, everything is fine on start up. After around 5 minutes of idle, an annoying rattle appeared on idle and low rpm and stays even when fully warmed up. Lifted the car on ramps , took the belly pan off but I can not tell for sure where it's coming from. It might be from the turbo/ actuator area but I am not sure.

And the rattle gets way quieter when I put load on the engine through accessory belt like when I turn AC on or rear defrost.

Video below, thanks for your help!

6mt 2011 e90 335i, Pe exhaust, vrsf catless dp, MHD stage 2

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