Engine ticking while idle and warm.
#11
This noise is the famous engine tick noise. I am one of those that have thrown a few parts on it and it is still there. I got tired and decided to just drive it till it blows up then get a new motor. 6500 miles so far, so good. Yeah its annoying especially when you are at a drive thru but oh well. Make sure you at least check the oil pressure to make sure it is not an oil pump issue.
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That one sounds a bit different than mine. A bit sharper or harder (not really quieter but it is hard to tell). I would for sure check on the oil at least. Honestly, I don't think the dealer will be able to do much as it is what it is. If it sounds like it is only coming from one specific area that could be different.
#16
Here is my sound BTW. The mic on that camera really pics up everything, so everything sounds loud but you could hear the tick. Mine is louder from under.Boarding2011059.mp4 video by twovettes - Photobucket
#18
Yeah, it is common. Of the bunch I test drove while searching for one, most of them had at least some variation of the noise. The way I see it I will take care of the engine as best I can and if it goes, it goes. I have already put 6K on it this year with no issues. It is much quieter with the right oil though (M1 10W40 high mileage) and has been better after cleaning in out (multiple oil changes, Seafoam, Marvel Mystery Oil). I'm actually up almost 3 MPG since I bought it, which just tells me the oil and all made a nice change.
#20
yeah I do not think that's lifter or valve noise. it's hard to say. whats it sound like when you give it gas (more rpms)? your engine sure does look clean though. and I see it has the 8mm plugs so thats good (someone took care of it?). if it's exhaust related that will throw a code (and that is going to be a louder noise, and might get louder as you give it gas). X2 have the dealer check your oil pressure and check for any stored codes (i am sure they will do the codes by default). but they prob will not check the oil pressure unless you ask them too.
Last edited by sloan74; 06-13-2011 at 12:13 PM.