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I had a BMW E60 with an N52 engine that was notorious for the lifter noise (search any BMW forum for hours of enjoyment) and opinions varied from trusted techs to "no big deal" to "OMG get that fixed!" I chose the former and never had an issue with the car for the several years and tens of thousands of miles as a DD.
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Haven't driven her in a while (maybe a month). Started her up today and didn't like the sound of the engine. Seems to be running fine, but I swear I don't remember this much "ticking"...thoughts? https://www.dropbox.com/sh/s621ocf1j...WDtP58m9a?dl=0 Thanks
Yes, it sounds bad. All the oil has drained into the pan from sitting too long. The lifters and other engine parts are getting pumped up and re-lubricated. If oil level is good and oil pressure is good, go for a twenty mile drive. Bet it won't sound so bad then.
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Thanks...too late now for me to go now. I think I'll take her to work tomorrow and then see how it sounds when I get home. Will post a follow up video then.
I'm not a mechanic but if it's present at cold start up and goes away as the engine reaches operating temperature, it is pretty classic for valve lifter noise.
That's kind of what I was thinking...but I'm no mechanic either...and then the question is how much valve lifter noise...if any...is "OK"
Not sure. I had a BMW E60 with an N52 engine that was notorious for the lifter noise (search any BMW forum for hours of enjoyment) and opinions varied from trusted techs to "no big deal" to "OMG get that fixed!" I chose the former and never had an issue with the car for the several years and tens of thousands of miles as a DD. My 996 C4S makes no such noise though, so I've never looked into it on RL but my guess is that the opinions here would lean more towards the "OMG" ilk.
It doesn't sound bad at all. Fracking forum has gotten to y'all...
I get the same noise at cold start up. I live up nort, so it's cold like in NJ. Mine goes away 30 seconds after startup and doesn't happen unless I let it sit for overnight.
Thanks again for all the input. I drove it to work today so I'll check it when I get home after a 60 mile trip and see what it sounds like.
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My thoughts exactly. I have a little tick on my car occasionally. Hasn't gotten worse in 13,000 miles. I'm not sweating it. It's an engine, it makes noise. If it gets any worse, take it in. I wouldn't lose any sleep over it.
Have you ever been under it immediately after a cold startup? THAT is a scary noise!
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