545i owners, please help me make my case
08-01-2005, 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by seitch' date='Aug 1 2005, 04:34 PM
I'm in SoCal and also interested in which dealer you're using Speedracer.
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I've PM'ed you both. I am still waiting to see how it turns out.
08-01-2005, 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by speedracerF4i' date='Aug 1 2005, 04:10 PM
[quote name='seitch' date='Aug 1 2005, 04:34 PM']I'm in SoCal and also interested in which dealer you're using Speedracer.
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I've PM'ed you both. I am still waiting to see how it turns out.
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[/quote]Are they sure they want to know which dealer you're using?
08-01-2005, 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' date='Aug 1 2005, 05:50 PM
[quote name='speedracerF4i' date='Aug 1 2005, 04:10 PM'][quote name='seitch' date='Aug 1 2005, 04:34 PM']I'm in SoCal and also interested in which dealer you're using Speedracer.
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I've PM'ed you both. I am still waiting to see how it turns out.
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[/quote]Are they sure they want to know which dealer you're using?
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[/quote]okay..... im in socal also..... if you dont mind i would like to know which dealer it was....this is one of my fears and reason why i havent been back to the dealer for any servicing... thanks in advance eric
08-15-2005, 07:48 AM
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My Ride: MY05 545i Jet Black with Auburn interior. SMG, Logic7, Sport Package, Comfort Seats, Navigation.
All right, after 6,000 miles and 5 visits (10 trips), my tapping noises are finally GONE!!!
The culprit for my pain is formally causes by a slacky "Cam Chain Tesnsioner". When CCT warms up, it will expand a bit and so it would not make any noise. That's why it only taps in the first 5 minutes when cold.
Now, my engine is behaving like it should. I can still detect a very faint, slight tapping from the engine bay, but it is so slight and goes away in 60 seconds. I can definitely live with this, as I think it is normal.
Thanks again for all who helped me to make my case with BMWNA. I would have already sold my car if it wasn't for your help. I just wish I asked for help sooner and be more persistent at it.
I am glad that they didn't have to replace the Valvetronic Intermediate Valve, as ANDY545 and Epochii had. Doing so, it would require that my engine to be opened and who know what can happen down the road. But I was willing to go through it if replacing the CCT still did not work.
For all whom are interested, the sound clip of my engine before the fix is posted above. You can hear for yourself to see what it's like to live with a noisy engine for 6,000 miles on a 65K+ new automobile. I am sure you won't believe why the dealers did not want to fix my car in the first place.
The culprit for my pain is formally causes by a slacky "Cam Chain Tesnsioner". When CCT warms up, it will expand a bit and so it would not make any noise. That's why it only taps in the first 5 minutes when cold.
Now, my engine is behaving like it should. I can still detect a very faint, slight tapping from the engine bay, but it is so slight and goes away in 60 seconds. I can definitely live with this, as I think it is normal.
Thanks again for all who helped me to make my case with BMWNA. I would have already sold my car if it wasn't for your help. I just wish I asked for help sooner and be more persistent at it.
I am glad that they didn't have to replace the Valvetronic Intermediate Valve, as ANDY545 and Epochii had. Doing so, it would require that my engine to be opened and who know what can happen down the road. But I was willing to go through it if replacing the CCT still did not work.
For all whom are interested, the sound clip of my engine before the fix is posted above. You can hear for yourself to see what it's like to live with a noisy engine for 6,000 miles on a 65K+ new automobile. I am sure you won't believe why the dealers did not want to fix my car in the first place.
08-15-2005, 09:03 AM
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Glad to hear the great outcome 
08-15-2005, 05:56 PM
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Great news! Glad we were able to talk some sense into you and cause you to pursue the repair after all.
Congrats on keeping your car...
Congrats on keeping your car...