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Ok...possible aircon pump?..... I have tried to find out which side or where in the engine bay, but been unable to. On the first start ups of the day is when the engine bay is the noisiest too. When it's warmed up the sound that I hear has gone...... It's a bit of a bugger really It's noticeable inside the car with doors shut driving out to the road in the mornings. And right at the very end of this clip you can hear it for 2 seconds after I have shut the bonnet? I may re-post this query again with some better analysis and recording.

93' 325i Auto (360kms)

Good call. It's the noise every second or so that resembles a hammer banging on a pipe in the distance. It's constant in the time frame of the clip, but only audible at certain angles/shots with the phone cam. Sorry for the quality. If no one can help with this clip, I'll post another when I get the opportunity. Cheers.

Hi. This noise is bugging me and I thought I'd ask the forum to help with identifying it, before I take it for a check up at a mechanics. I did post this same question recently, but not sure if it was readable or if I was just unlucky that no-one viewed the post?? The link below is a youtube clip, as it was the only way I could load the data. Thanks in advance. Please listen with earphones for maximum quality. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLGc5MiWvVs

Hi everyone. 93' 325i Coupe, Auto (360kms). Could anybody please identify what this noise may be? Sometimes it does not appear, but occasionally it's very clear. The sound is a knocking (rasping) every second or so ( it also may sound like a small/medium size dog barking next door) Car runs beautiful as usual and when this noise does occur it's gone after engine reaches normal operating temp. It only happens on the morning start ups. ps... sorry for the crap cellphone recording, but you can clearly hear it though headphones. Any and all suggestions or ideas welcome. Thank you in advance. http://youtu.be/ZLGc5MiWvVs

Thank you to all involved. I love the new look and added functionality. RIP 'old blue'.. :bowdown:

Thanks to all involved, looks really good and what a great improvement on functionality. Hats off....and RIP 'old blue' :bowdown:

This was identical to my first car (except mine was a 63'). The Rover 100. I was 15 and just didn't quite care for it as I could have. In 1981 I crashed it into a rambler rebel driving down Mt Victoria (Devonport AKL) full of my drunken mates. I sold it to a local (cunning old man) with a backyard garage. Seen it 6 months later looking mint. Quick cash sale and off to the pub was good enough for me, back then. The rambler was worse off...ha! http://bringatrailer.com/wp-content/plugin...ront_resize.jpg

Hi. If you don't mind me asking.....How much did that cost? I would like to do similar maintenance on my 93' 325i, E36...(My oil should be horrendous) Although it still shifts through the gears fairly well, it has been playing on my mind...?

That's an outstanding offer Michael, but yes the car is in Queenstown, where I live. It's still early days for me on the whole (I now call it a project... ) situation. I'm busy with some other important life commitments right now, but I am looking for a replacement engine as a solution meantime.

Hi. The car is now in Queenstown. I drove it down from Auckland.GLWS - Have you approached the seller for recourse? They may have sympathy. Bad luck though, what a sh*t. No I am silently punishing him....But seriously don't think approaching this seller would result in any gain on my part. Thanks for the thoughts guys. I am still considering re-building it. But open to all options at this stage. I am in contact with Brent (this forum) for parts and advice too.

Bummer yes....but I agree and I do feel like dancing with the devil and will get a more conclusive test done, when I can get to it. Thanks for your advice.

Hi. I would like to buy a replacement engine for this..... http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=600549677 Would consider an engine with under 200K. cell: 021 471 606 Thanks