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03-02-2007, 03:43 PM | #222 |
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This does not look good the ticking is back @3920 miles. I called BMWNA and the problem WILL be investigated since this will be the 4th try and i'm now covered under NJ lemon law. I will update with further info. Last edited by gary328xi; 03-02-2007 at 11:25 PM.. |
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03-02-2007, 07:51 PM | #223 |
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Gary, you just had the lifters replaced, right?
That's why I am worried about taking ours in for unecessary work, if it won't fix the problem. They called and the lifters are in so they can finally start working on the car, but it seems like will be a waste, unless they find other things grossly scored or out of spec. I think all posts indicating LIFTERS ONLY replacement ended up in the shop again. Maybe I am being overprotective, but I don't want work done on a new engine unless its actually going to take care of the problem. :mad:
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03-02-2007, 09:09 PM | #224 |
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I have not heard of anyone having their car permanently fixed by replacing only the lifters. In fact, I dont know of any one who has had anything fixed and the problem do not reappear. If you are out there, PLEASE let us know.
Its also scary the supplier cant keep up with the lifters. BMW sales are up quite a bit more then expected for the 3 series so whats probably happening is the supplier is pressed into a lot of OT, and now that there is a potential problem with the lifters, the supplier cannot keep up. Today, I had no issues on my car and Im sure nothing will happen when I take it in Wednesday. When everyone takes in their car to be inspected, make sure you tell them that there is a huge thread going on the message boards about this issue. I also plan on contacting some of the Auto magazines in the future if I can gather enough data. ![]() |
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03-02-2007, 09:14 PM | #225 |
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03-02-2007, 11:24 PM | #229 |
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I have a Degree in Aeronautical Engineering . I have been trained on a variety of engines. My recommendation would be to replace the lifters and cams as factory spec kit/set and address the oil pressure at low RPM. Just my 2 cents.
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03-02-2007, 11:28 PM | #230 | |
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If want to build a case you have to give them at least 3 tries to fix the problem. Then the ball will back on your side of the court. |
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03-02-2007, 11:29 PM | #231 | |
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![]() This first time seemed the longest/worst of the experiences, but then I was standing outside, and it is obviously much louder and nastier sounding from the outside than when you hear it while you're driving. I've also noticed sometimes even at idle it is much louder on some occasions than others.
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03-02-2007, 11:47 PM | #232 | |
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![]() I was just venting my frustration. I am 100% in love with this car, I love driving it everyday, it continually surprises me, puts a smile on my face, and in general makes my day. So I don't want a band-aid for my engine. The shop we've been dealing with has been super accomodating so far and are well aware of my fears. Last time the car was in, I discussed every detail with 3 of the guys including my SA for about an hour after they were "done for the day".
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03-02-2007, 11:54 PM | #233 |
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This is exactly correct. If you hear the ticking, dont wait to have it inspected and repaired, even though its horrible to think that they will have to start tearing your engine apart. It appears there are a few people that have turned their cars in as a lemon, and a few others who now qualify under their state law. And we all have low miles and at least 2-3.5 years of the warranty left. That is a long time for the ticking to never come back after you have had it initially repaired.
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03-04-2007, 06:18 PM | #234 |
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We picked up our car in May of 2006, so I'm guessing a build in March/April 2006.
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03-04-2007, 06:24 PM | #235 | |
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Flicks...I had all exhaust lifters, exhaust cam and cam follower replaced. Occasionally I think I hear the sound, but it's not nearly as loud as before the fix so I do not know if it is the same. The sound is also coming from a different part of the car... If you saw the Feb '06 'Automobile' magazine, you will see a blurb about their long-term test drive E90 being in the shop...because of a drive train ticking noise.
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03-05-2007, 05:09 PM | #236 |
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This thread frightens me . . . and I don't even have my 335i yet.
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Thats strange on where your sound occasionally come from. I have not had the ticking back since last Thursday (5 days now) and about 200 miles. I am hoping in a way that it reappears Wednesday when I take it in for service or I will just leave it there for a week and see if they can get the tick. I'm pretty convinced that the best thing thats has been done to improve this problem is to have all three things you have had replaced. It doesnt appear replacing the lifters only solves anything. I'll be writing again on Wednesday with the info I get from the service dept. |
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03-07-2007, 10:31 AM | #238 |
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Well, took the car in this morning. Was told the sound is normal. Figured I would get that response. They hadnt even looked at the car yet, but they said "Its been determined that the noise you hear is normal." Has anyone else received the same confirmation?? I told him, the noise I hear is so damn loud you cant hear anything when its ticking away and if thats normal, I want to buy the unnormal car. They are looking at it further but if they dont hear the sound they wont do anything yet.
I was talking with an engineer at work who knows some things on how engines function. He said that if that noise does get louder or more frequent, then the lifters certainly need to be replaced. But if you do have MINOR tickiug sound, then that is normal. He said they would be out of spec. He also mentioned that the metallic noise we hear, is not metal on metal. I guess there is a very thin layer of oil that is covering the two metal pieces when they hit together. |
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03-09-2007, 08:56 AM | #239 |
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Hey guys,
I got an attorney involved and was told i qualify to file under the lemon law which i did. I will keep you guys updated as the case progress. I did'nt want to do this but BMWNA was giving me the run around. |
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03-09-2007, 08:58 AM | #240 |
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Best of luck. Let us know how your case progresses.
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03-09-2007, 09:43 PM | #241 | |
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Today, I picked my car back up. They did not do anything with the engine because they "could not reproduce the sound at this time." When I brought it in Wednesday, they guy immediately told me that sound was normal. Today, as I was at the counter checking out, the guy asked me how long the sound lasted for, I said "about 10-15 minutes or so." As we were walking outside to get my car, he seemed surprised and told me to keep an eye on it. He said the ticking sound is normal if it last less then 30 seconds. I told him its far from that. So, I think he realized something is not quite right but I need the sound to come back. Has anyone noticed the sound occurring more frequently as time goes on? |
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03-10-2007, 02:49 AM | #242 |
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So you hear it with the hood down? It's not common and I have yet to estimate how long I have waited for it to start or listend to it for how long. I just know that it doesn't happen as much. I think i would notice. (I am hoping I am good)
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