Engine Tick -- Is It Normal?

napoletani99 · 08-06-2008, 11:33 PM

i only have about 200 miles on my 135i, but i have to be honest, though i haven't busted 5000 rpm more than once or twice, i've had some quick starts and hit 110-120 mph a few times already. so last night when it was idling after a 30 miles drive, i noticed the engine was making a slight ticking sound, probably from the fan/fan belt. is this normal or did i prematurely do some damage? my concern is mostly that i've accelerated too hard or used too much pedal too soon. i can't help it -- it addicted!!

TagMan · 08-07-2008, 05:25 AM

Lots of posts on this.

It's normal... unless you are convinced you really went way overboard in a huge way. If that's the case, then a quick trip to the dealer will illuminate the situation.

But, be aware that ALL of ours are ticking away, too!

Swift135 · 08-07-2008, 06:50 AM

Yeh I have heard it, sounds like the ticking sound when your exhaust is cooling down after you shut down the car, but it not that because the sound is too consistent and it happens when the car idles for a few minutes after it has been driven and reached operation temp.

napoletani99 · 08-07-2008, 07:50 AM

phew!!!! thanks, fellas. i know i didn't push it THAT hard. i mean, c'mon... i only went 120 mph at ~4300 rpm for a car made to do over 150. thanks for letting me know it's a normal sound.

mikeo · 08-07-2008, 08:08 AM

The hydraulic lifters and fuel injectors on our cars can be a little on the noisey side of quiet. It's normal.

mad chemist · 08-07-2008, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeo

The hydraulic lifters and fuel injectors on our cars can be a little on the noisey side of quiet. It's normal.

mikeo,

That's nothing compared to my last E46 M3 (2006 model). No hydraulic lifters here, just good old springs and a load more rattles from the tappets and injectors than our new 135is.

Mad.

Swift135 · 08-07-2008, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeo

The hydraulic lifters and fuel injectors on our cars can be a little on the noisey side of quiet. It's normal.

Thats not the noise i'm hearing, it only occurs every 2-3 seconds, only after more than 2 minutes of idle with a hot engine.

mikeo · 08-07-2008, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Swift135

Thats not the noise i'm hearing, it only occurs every 2-3 seconds, only after more than 2 minutes of idle with a hot engine.

Hmmmm. Curious'er and curious'er.

F0Bman · 08-12-2008, 02:07 AM

Yeah BMW engines usually tick often becuase of the chain.

kompey · 08-12-2008, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by napoletani99

i only have about 200 miles on my 135i, but i have to be honest, though i haven't busted 5000 rpm more than once or twice, i've had some quick starts and hit 110-120 mph a few times already. so last night when it was idling after a 30 miles drive, i noticed the engine was making a slight ticking sound, probably from the fan/fan belt. is this normal or did i prematurely do some damage? my concern is mostly that i've accelerated too hard or used too much pedal too soon. i can't help it -- it addicted!!

Ciao,
vedo che sei italiano,se hai bisogno di aiuto iscriviti anche su www.bmwserie1virtualclub.it e su www.bmwpassion.it che magari riesci a capire meglio....comunque è normale,non preoccuparti:wink:

d3syd · 08-12-2008, 07:00 AM

pardon?

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MikeCCrutchfield · 08-12-2008, 01:01 PM

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