richx 0 Report post Posted April 25, 2005 ive noticed that my cars started to tick, and i got told from a mate that u can get your tappets reset? where and how much? would this stop the tick al together. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Surge 1 Report post Posted April 25, 2005 Could be your injectors aswell, they also tick. Analouge clocks also tick.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carl 3 Report post Posted April 25, 2005 ive noticed that my cars started to tick, and i got told from a mate that u can get your tappets reset? where and how much? would this stop the tick al together. Just turn your stereo upOr you could do a Tim and take the baffles out of your muffler Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bravo 34 Report post Posted April 25, 2005 what sort of bimmer? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
richx 0 Report post Posted April 26, 2005 88 320i Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bravo 34 Report post Posted April 26, 2005 Yes they are adjustable, and not too hard to do if you go to someone who is familiar with the cars. Your regular mechanic (read non-bmw specialist) may be able to do it, but I have heard many horror stories of mal-adjusted tappets when someone has gone to a non bmw tech. Shouldn't be too expensive provided that is the problem. Had mine done recently, but also had a lot of other work done - new cambelt (and associated bits like idler/tensioner/gaskets), new water pump, coolant system flush, new plugs, general tune - at the same time. Total bill was $6 hundy and something. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m325i 705 Report post Posted April 26, 2005 Had mine done recently, but also had a lot of other work done - new cambelt (and associated bits like idler/tensioner/gaskets), new water pump, coolant system flush, new plugs, general tune - at the same time. Total bill was $6 hundy and something. Must be running sweet Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bravo 34 Report post Posted April 26, 2005 Cold start prob now, but I think I've sussed it, other wise yeah sweet as. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tommy 0 Report post Posted April 26, 2005 it could also be your exhaust manifold, does the ticking get louder and louder when you accelarate? The studs can get lose and make it tick. Get your tapps dones tho and it should fix it. But the manifold could be the next place to look. Your tappets should only take an hours labour. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
richx 0 Report post Posted April 26, 2005 if it is the manifold .. thats minor aye.. can someone give me a good bmw specialist on the shore good price Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grant 4 Report post Posted April 26, 2005 if it is the manifold .. thats minor aye.. can someone give me a good bmw specialist on the shore good price Gavin Bellar @ Bellar Motor Works. They are in Mairangi Bay.Look them up in the phone book. Cheers Grant Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Andrew Report post Posted April 26, 2005 if it is the manifold .. thats minor aye.. can someone give me a good bmw specialist on the shore good price tappets are more minor. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MattA 162 Report post Posted April 26, 2005 Mine sounds like a sewing machine on P... and if the hole in the dash had a stereo I'd turn it up.. Not worried though still goes sweet cheers Matt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stolen 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2005 Hi ive got the ticking noise as well. It only comes every now and then. Basically it starts to tick and the frequency of the ticks increases with increasing RPM until about 4000rpm when it stops. And if it ticks on the motorway in 5th gear if i drop down a gear and get it upto 4000rpm the ticking stops and so when i go back to 5th its not there either. Just wondering whether i might have the same problem? Its a bit embarassing to get the tick when there are passengers in the car...!! Is it bad to drive around with the tick (like i have been doing.... )? And it is costly to fix? Cheers, stolen. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stolen 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2005 Forgot to add the sounds comes from around the glovebox area? Least thats what it sounds like from the drivers seat. my car is a 1989 320i 4 door sedan. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m325i 705 Report post Posted May 16, 2005 Forgot to add the sounds comes from around the glovebox area? Least thats what it sounds like from the drivers seat. my car is a 1989 320i 4 door sedan. Could be some kind of analogue clock in your glovebox Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stolen 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2005 well it ticks faster with rpm so if it is i guess ill be growin old very soon...nah seriously is this the tappets? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grant 4 Report post Posted May 16, 2005 I think that your flux capacator is out of alignment. seriously, take it to a mechanic and get it checked out, it could be one of many things. Cheers Grant Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Andrew Report post Posted May 16, 2005 well it ticks faster with rpm so if it is i guess ill be growin old very soon...nah seriously is this the tappets? probably! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stolen 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2005 yeah i should when i get some free time. thing is very time i go to a mechanic with a problem say a noise for example the car doesnt make the noise when the mechanic is checking it out and then it does again on my way back home! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bravo 34 Report post Posted May 16, 2005 Probably won't kill your car in them meantime, but if it gets noticeably worse, get it fixed sooner rather than later. Cannot guarantee anything of course, but should be a cheap fix. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
