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is my engine sounding right????

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01-19-2006, 11:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
SpenderE46 n00b Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: uk,reading Car: Posts: 24 Photos:	is my engine sounding right???? its sound a bit tappety???? what could this be, or is it just me

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01-21-2006, 09:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
325isBaby 5th Gear Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Spokane, WA Car: 2005 330xi Posts: 1,003 Photos:	a bit of tapping is normal for a car that has sat for a while (this is dry lifter tap) if this is not the tap you are hearing, but rather a more consistant, unchanging tap it is most likely the vanos system you hear and is considered normal (unless it is unreasonably loud). __________________ http://www.myspace.com/330xigirl Come see me at MySpace

01-21-2006, 09:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
SpooldUp 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: 12590, NY Car: 99 323i ragtop Posts: 477 Photos:	yep, probably normal, esp. when cold is it there just at idle (normal) or audible while cruising (not as good)? __________________ '99 323i 5spd <CENTER> </CENTER> where's my beer? best website ever "I'm not even supposed to be here today"

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