Is this something I should be worried about?
07-02-2009, 08:17 AM
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I always warm my car up before going anywhere, even though I live in SoCal. I have noticed that when I first start it there is a clicking noise that is coming from the engine until it warms up. Is this something I need to get checked out? I have been a little worried after reading those posts about lifter issues. What do you guys think?
07-02-2009, 08:22 AM
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i live in SoCal too...i usually warm up the car for a minute or so or until 2-3 lines in the RPM's have moved to the right....luckily i've never heard that clicking sound. Only heard it once when i put 87 octane gas i heard a clicking noise, but when i filled it up w/premium again the clicking went away.
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^^^ Thats the one. He placed a link to another forum, I think it was the e90 forum. Read that thread, get some info before you head out to the dealership.
The dealership will tell you that they have to do a bleeder test (which won't solve the problem, but be patient b/c they have to do it first)
If it doesn't solve the issue bring it back and they'll get it approved by BMWNA to get you a new cylinder head.
Good luck
The dealership will tell you that they have to do a bleeder test (which won't solve the problem, but be patient b/c they have to do it first)
If it doesn't solve the issue bring it back and they'll get it approved by BMWNA to get you a new cylinder head.
Good luck
07-02-2009, 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by MacoBMW4life' post='930692' date='Jul 2 2009, 09:24 AM
i live in SoCal too...i usually warm up the car for a minute or so or until 2-3 lines in the RPM's have moved to the right....luckily i've never heard that clicking sound. Only heard it once when i put 87 octane gas i heard a clicking noise, but when i filled it up w/premium again the clicking went away.
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Originally Posted by BulldogE60' post='930699' date='Jul 2 2009, 12:29 PM
What lines? I don't have any lines that tell me the temperature of the engine? I just let it sit for a couple of minutes.
07-02-2009, 08:34 AM
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I think he means the lines on the Tach, I always wait until the Tach reads normal idling RPM before moving the car anywhere. I guess it's time for a dealer visit (Great)
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Originally Posted by pjinca' post='930705' date='Jul 2 2009, 12:34 PM
I think he means the lines on the Tach, I always wait until the Tach reads normal idling RPM before moving the car anywhere. I guess it's time for a dealer visit (Great)
BTW - i don't think ur ticking noise is normal.
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please note that on LCI models that the temp gauge on the tach meter is disengaged/does not work (before any LCI owners start reading this thread and starts thinking their e60 is not working correctly)