so54i88 0 Report post Posted March 31, 2009 hi guys, thanks for all the help about the fog light post. it was more helpful than the manual. (maybe becuase the manual is in japanese. lol) i've come across other problems (maybe problems or maybe not). i've discovered than when i decellerate (like when you ease off the throttle and put your foot on brakes) i can hear a clunk noise coming from underneath the car. it sounds like somewhere in the drivesshaft is a bit loose. is it normal in a E46 318ti? i can hear this especially when moving slowly in 1st and put on the brakes. does anyone else have experienced this nosie? also the engine sounds a bit like a desiel when idelling. and yes i'm sure it's a petrol!! lol cheers guys Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted March 31, 2009 Try getting the subframe bushes replaced, or check diff mounting bolts and drive shaft bolts Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted March 31, 2009 Subframe bushes shouldnt be giving a problem on a 2002 model Where is the OP from ?? Maybe I could have a look for him and listen to the engine problem Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carl 3 Report post Posted March 31, 2009 Last time I had a clunk when decelerating the diff crown wheel was a tooth short and not long afterwards that missing tooth caused the diff to lock up and sheer the spider in half and I was stuck in the middle of a main road You can test it's not this by moving the car with the engine of as the diff will make a little clink noise every rotation if it's naff. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
so54i88 0 Report post Posted March 31, 2009 Subframe bushes shouldnt be giving a problem on a 2002 model Where is the OP from ?? Maybe I could have a look for him and listen to the engine problem hey glenn i'd love take it over for you to have a look but i'm not in auckland....... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
