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Forum: Engine 12-22-2007, 07:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,700
Posted By Mike-evans1
I changed the tensioner 2 weeks ago in my car to...

I changed the tensioner 2 weeks ago in my car to stop the TAPPING noise, and it was still there, I was 100% sure it was a tappet/lifter, done some searching aroung my engine bay and found my exhasut...
Forum: Engine 12-22-2007, 05:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,700
Posted By Mike-evans1
Hi guys, Tapping finally...

Hi guys,
Tapping finally gone,solved.....:smile:

Found it to be a cracked exhaust manifold...got it done this morning and it is a sweet as a nut now:biggrin:

I am selling the car now,just...
Forum: Electrical 12-07-2007, 06:52 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,495
Posted By Mike-evans1
Possible crank sensor

Jumped in my car this morning to go and do the manifold gasket replacecemnt, started the car got 10 yards and car cut out....wouldnt start again....no sparks....ABSOLUTELY hammering down with rain...
Forum: Engine 12-07-2007, 09:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,351
Posted By Mike-evans1
Defenately got right amount of oil in there and...

Defenately got right amount of oil in there and right grade....I done an engine flush and oil and filter change about 2 months ago....

I changed my tensioner 2 days ago and still the same...I am...
Forum: Engine 12-06-2007, 09:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,351
Posted By Mike-evans1
I havn't tried it with a stethoscope, but I have...

I havn't tried it with a stethoscope, but I have tried the old fashion way :biggrin:,with my ear against a screw driver and it seems pretty hard to determine where it is with all the other noises...
Forum: Engine 12-06-2007, 04:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,351
Posted By Mike-evans1
How do I rotate the engine manually? Is it a...

How do I rotate the engine manually?

Is it a case of removing all spark plugs and rotating on the crank nut with a socket and bar???

Would my blown manifold gasket create this noise?
Forum: Engine 12-05-2007, 08:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,351
Posted By Mike-evans1
Run without rocker cover....or not?

Guys, Can I remove my rocker cover on my 95 318ti and run it for a few minutes without the cover on?
I want to do this to try and have a look what is going on in there and see if I can pick up what...
Forum: Exhausts 12-03-2007, 06:14 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,168
Posted By Mike-evans1
Manifold gasket..

Hi guys,
After hearing a tapping noise that has got worse over the last week I have ordered a new timing chain tensioner which I will have by wednesday (5th December) and hopefully that will solve...
Forum: Engine 12-01-2007, 05:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,700
Posted By Mike-evans1
If I remove the rocker cover and inspect the...

If I remove the rocker cover and inspect the tappet, what am I looking for?
Can I see exactly what I need to see by removing the rocker cover?
Forum: Engine 12-01-2007, 12:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,700
Posted By Mike-evans1
Smile There is defenately enough oil in the car engine...

There is defenately enough oil in the car engine as I check it weekly...I use 5w40 in it as advised by a local garage and my hand book...

I had a price yesterday off a local BMW dealer for a...
Forum: Engine 11-30-2007, 04:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,700
Posted By Mike-evans1
The noise is defenately coming from the front of...

The noise is defenately coming from the front of the car....if I gradually rev the car while in neutral then I cannot hear it as bad if at all....if I push my foot down hard so the revs shoot up...
Forum: Engine 11-30-2007, 07:10 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,700
Posted By Mike-evans1
The noise sounds like a tapping....only way I can...

The noise sounds like a tapping....only way I can describe it.....
I cannot hear it on idle but as soon as I start driving the faster I go the louder it gets....
Forum: Engine 11-29-2007, 10:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,700
Posted By Mike-evans1
Could the chain be to blame for the quite loud...

Could the chain be to blame for the quite loud annoying nosie I am hearing.....if it is worn??
Forum: Engine 11-29-2007, 10:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,700
Posted By Mike-evans1
Smile Tappets or timing chain noise....

Hi guys, a couple of months ago I posted a thread on what I believe could be noisy tappets???????

The noise I am hearing is still there after 2 oil flushes and 2 oil and filter changes but seems...
Forum: Brakes 07-16-2007, 08:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,748
Posted By Mike-evans1
That sounds like the same problem.. When ever I...

That sounds like the same problem..
When ever I hit the brakes it usaually make a knocking noise once, but some times I have heard it twice as if what ever is happening is happening on both discs...
Forum: Brakes 07-16-2007, 03:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,748
Posted By Mike-evans1
Brake noise?????

Hi guys,
A bit of a tricky one here.....

About 3 months ago I put new discs and pads on the front, I put standard discs on there and Black diamond pads.
After about 2 days after doing this when...
Forum: Maintenance 07-11-2007, 08:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,041
Posted By Mike-evans1
Servicing my 95 ti....

Hi guys,
Last November I had a service done on my ti at a local garage, I had the plugs, oil filter and oil changed and everything else checked and found to be ok, i.e. brakes, coolant,...
Forum: Exterior 07-10-2007, 05:34 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,710
Posted By Mike-evans1
Nigeltee, going back to the modification you done...

Nigeltee, going back to the modification you done on your compact to put projectors in there, how much did it cost for you to do that?

What is the wiring mod that needs to be done?
What wiring...
Forum: Exterior 07-08-2007, 06:05 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,710
Posted By Mike-evans1
I have the HID 9006 in my standard headlights and...

I have the HID 9006 in my standard headlights and since I have had the headlight alignment done approx 3 weeks ago I have only been flashed once......

They were aiming to high so the mechanic...
Forum: Suspension 07-08-2007, 01:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,101
Posted By Mike-evans1
Ok so from the diagram, Number 3 is the sub frame...

Ok so from the diagram, Number 3 is the sub frame bushes, which are £220 to replace at BMW, Number 8 is the trailing arm bushes?

There is 4 of these in total to do, 2 on each trailing arm am I...
Forum: Suspension 07-08-2007, 08:12 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,101
Posted By Mike-evans1
Ye No 3 is the rear sub frame bushes that I have...

Ye No 3 is the rear sub frame bushes that I have been quoted £230 to have done.

On that diagram the trailing arms look alot different than the ones on my car....There is no sign of the trailing...
Forum: Suspension 07-07-2007, 12:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,101
Posted By Mike-evans1
Just had a quote off Somerset BMW, £230 parts...

Just had a quote off Somerset BMW,
£230 parts and labour, about 2 hours work.
How can 2 BMW dealers vary so much in price???:mad:

Not a bad price tho, but I think I am going to get a price off a...
Forum: Suspension 07-06-2007, 10:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,101
Posted By Mike-evans1
Have you got the number for the BMW dealer you...

Have you got the number for the BMW dealer you used in Somerset?

I wouldn't mind travelling down there if I can get it done for that price...
Forum: Suspension 07-06-2007, 08:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,101
Posted By Mike-evans1
Just had a quote off a local BMW dealer on the...

Just had a quote off a local BMW dealer on the bushes and labour to fit them....
Bushes are £20 per pair,
Bushes and labour £414.......he said it will take about 4 hours to do.
...
Forum: Suspension 07-06-2007, 04:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,101
Posted By Mike-evans1
Looking at the bushes from the outside of my car...

Looking at the bushes from the outside of my car they look pretty worn....will these fail the MOT? or will it be the trailing arm bushes that the garage is refering to?
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