DrphTa 5 Report post Posted September 16, 2011 Have a whirring sound coming from the passengers side at the front of the block. Have been told it is internal. Anyone have any ideas? My guess would be a lifter grinding the head Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrphTa 5 Report post Posted September 16, 2011 Or worn Camshaft bushes? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1040 Report post Posted September 17, 2011 Video? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
polley 916 Report post Posted September 17, 2011 Worn timing chain guide? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrphTa 5 Report post Posted October 4, 2011 Just started the car after a week of it not being run. The sound is dry and alot louder Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1040 Report post Posted October 4, 2011 Hmmm Westy had his m62tub44 altenator bearing seize and blow up on him, it sounded like this before it finally did. the tapping/rattleing sound im not sure .. but the clue is when you turn the car off you can hear the distinct churp sound of a seized bearing of some sort. I wouldnt run it anymore until someone looks at it.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrphTa 5 Report post Posted October 4, 2011 Yeah hmm. It hasnt been run apart from this video and has been transported from workshops etc. Is going in next week the have the head stripped Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1040 Report post Posted October 4, 2011 Check all the external rotating parts before pulling the motor to bits first. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrphTa 5 Report post Posted October 4, 2011 Check all the external rotating parts before pulling the motor to bits first.Yeah have done at the mechanics. Power steering and alternator have been taken off and inspected with no qualms. Going into a BMW specialist. $$ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1040 Report post Posted October 4, 2011 fingers crossed for ya . ..good luck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1265 Report post Posted October 4, 2011 have seen these engines where the timing chain guides have worn out and the chain is rubbing/grinding on the timing cover etc how many k's on the engine?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrphTa 5 Report post Posted October 4, 2011 have seen these engines where the timing chain guides have worn out and the chain is rubbing/grinding on the timing cover etc how many k's on the engine?? 140k, or around that. This was bought from McMillan 7 or 8 years ago. Havent had any problems with it, now this. Sounds too loud to be Vanos too yah think? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted October 4, 2011 After hearing all that, I'd be reluctant to start it even one more time. Rocker covers and top timing chain covers need to come off first and have a look. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrphTa 5 Report post Posted October 5, 2011 Thanks Glenn Does anyone have the drivers side rubber boot like this? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
