545 engine knocking
04-04-2005, 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Guest' date='Apr 4 2005, 01:07 PM
? ? I CAN ALREADY SEE NUMEROUS BULLETINS FOR THE NEW V8 IN THE 750i/650i/550i!
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Hummm Now now I'm guessing maybe, I wonder... if it was good that I got the 45 and not waited for the 50...
(*knock on wood*)
04-05-2005, 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Guest' date='Apr 5 2005, 02:58 PM
BMW SHOULD OFFER NEW ENGINES! 
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New engine? Mines rattling!!! can i have a 550?
04-05-2005, 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Guest' date='Apr 5 2005, 04:32 PM
Yes i want the new 4.8 V8 from the 750i! 
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04-05-2005, 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Hormazd' date='Apr 5 2005, 04:40 PM
[quote name='Guest' date='Apr 5 2005, 04:32 PM']Yes i want the new 4.8 V8 from the 750i!
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[/quote]Oh YA! fits in my E60 chassis better.
04-06-2005, 02:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Guest' date='Apr 4 2005, 11:34 PM
YEAH THE N62 HAS BEEN AROUND SINCE 9/2001 FOR THE 2002 745i AND THERE'S STILL PROBLEMS?!
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' date='Apr 5 2005, 02:32 AM
[quote name='Guest' date='Apr 4 2005, 01:07 PM'] ? ?
I CAN ALREADY SEE NUMEROUS BULLETINS FOR THE NEW V8 IN THE 750i/650i/550i!?
? ? I CAN ALREADY SEE NUMEROUS BULLETINS FOR THE NEW V8 IN THE 750i/650i/550i!
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Hummm Now now I'm guessing maybe, I wonder... if it was good that I got the 45 and not waited for the 50...
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[/quote]I would never buy a car where the engine is that "young".
04-06-2005, 07:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Epochii' date='Apr 4 2005, 10:00 PM
Just a quick update, SA just called to say that my car will not be ready until Thursday now......The original estimate was 1-2 days, Thursday will make it two weeks.? I'm really hoping that this valve train repair will solve the "tapping" noise from the valvetrain.? Something just doesn't feel right about this whole issue.? First they were to replace all the valve levers, then one side, no all again.? They indicate that BMW is directing the tech...does this sound right?
Just frustrated.....car only has 5,000 miles.... :'(
Just frustrated.....car only has 5,000 miles.... :'(
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and not the rough running as stated in the bulletin. Correct?
I mean I can hear the tapping as well between 1500-2200rpm - but I'm wondering if I need this and the dealer will cover me under the pretext of that bulletin
Anyway, mine is not excessive or anything - as I mentioned my chief mechanic stated it's normal for Valvtronic engines, but I'm concerned now....
Anyone else with a 545i can hear a definite valve tapping under load 1500-2200rpm, usually cold engine?? You need to have a quiet cockpit and focus on hearing the engine.
More feedback would be appreciated, next time you start your 545i.
TIA
04-06-2005, 07:20 AM
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Originally Posted by andy545' date='Apr 6 2005, 04:14 PM
[quote name='Epochii' date='Apr 4 2005, 10:00 PM']Just a quick update, SA just called to say that my car will not be ready until Thursday now......The original estimate was 1-2 days, Thursday will make it two weeks.? I'm really hoping that this valve train repair will solve the "tapping" noise from the valvetrain.? Something just doesn't feel right about this whole issue.? First they were to replace all the valve levers, then one side, no all again.? They indicate that BMW is directing the tech...does this sound right?
Just frustrated.....car only has 5,000 miles.... :'(
Just frustrated.....car only has 5,000 miles.... :'(
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and not the rough running as stated in the bulletin. Correct?
I mean I can hear the tapping as well between 1500-2200rpm - but I'm wondering if I need this and the dealer will cover me under the pretext of that bulletin
Anyway, mine is not excessive or anything - as I mentioned my chief mechanic stated it's normal for Valvtronic engines, but I'm concerned now....
Anyone else with a 545i can hear a definite valve tapping under load 1500-2200rpm, usually cold engine?? You need to have a quiet cockpit and focus on hearing the engine.
More feedback would be appreciated, next time you start your 545i.
TIA
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[/quote]Yes, I can hear it on mine even after the car is up to operating temp. Just another issue to add to the list!
