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      12-03-2012, 11:19 AM   #11
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Originally Posted by puciorek View Post
I have the same issue, (ticking noise @ RPM 3K) it drives me (bleep) nuts, especially when the top is down the noise is more noticeable.
I *think* it's the radial piston activating the VANOS unit as the S54 has a separate oil pump/solenoid for activation; which seems to be ~ 3krpm.
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