|
|
SUPPORT ZPOST BY DOING YOUR TIRERACK SHOPPING FROM THIS BANNER, THANKS! |
Post Reply |
|
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
01-22-2015, 04:35 PM | #1 |
Private
9
Rep 74
Posts |
Rattling sound, like a paint can from the engine
I have a rattleing sound, kinda like what you'd get from shaking a spray paint can commit from the front of my M54 3.0 engine. I hear it at idle once the car is warm, it is not as loud when the car is cold.
On note the car has 104K miles on it if that helps... Also I unplugged the DISA valve and the noise is still there. I probed around with a automotive stethoscope but could not find the source. Any ideas? |
01-22-2015, 07:28 PM | #3 |
Private
9
Rep 74
Posts |
I was thinking maybe a belt tensioner maybe. I'll be doing a VCG and plugs ths weekend as well as DISA recon. If I have time left I was thinking about checking the tensioners. Will post back my findings. However and other guesses are welcome. I may post a video so everyone can hear this wonderful noise.
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-22-2015, 07:58 PM | #4 |
Colonel
1127
Rep 2,861
Posts
Drives: Anything
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: SoCal
|
Since you're doing the VCG, consider also doing the rattle and seal repair => http://www.beisansystems.com/products.html
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-22-2015, 08:07 PM | #5 |
Colonel
2428
Rep 2,702
Posts
Drives: Built not Bought 04 Z4 VF
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Kitchener Ontario Canada
|
My guess will be the Vanos.
I overhauled mine last year, no more rattle can noises
__________________
W2A Intercooled Vortech V3Si, custom ducting, Alpha N, 60# Bosch,2.62 pulley, multi port WMI, Severn Tuning(pokeybritches), Tial, magnaflow,SS race muffler, 42 design,3.91LSD, H&R, Hotchkis,ST coils,Konis, Megan camber arms, AKG SS, Nylon mounts, Poly bushings, Carbon interior, CF Aero.APEX
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-23-2015, 05:16 AM | #6 | |
Private
9
Rep 74
Posts |
Quote:
I did plan on doing VANOS even before I bought the car, looked at both Dr.VANOS and Beisan, I did a lot of Z4 research. I perhaps even went a bit crazy by making a list of parts and costs for things I knew I'd need/want to do to the car before I bought it. So this leads me to ask, since it is something I did not read, will the VANOS make noise before the other symptoms appear? I am gonna check the tensioners this weekend along with my other activities. Thanks much for you input! Last edited by darknetone; 01-23-2015 at 05:23 AM.. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-23-2015, 05:23 AM | #7 | |
Private
9
Rep 74
Posts |
Quote:
Thanks much for you input! |
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-23-2015, 10:19 AM | #8 | |
Colonel
1127
Rep 2,861
Posts
Drives: Anything
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: SoCal
|
Quote:
I'm planning on doing a similar overhaul on my S54 MC on the next inspection when doing my valve adjustments. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-23-2015, 10:58 AM | #9 | |
Colonel
2428
Rep 2,702
Posts
Drives: Built not Bought 04 Z4 VF
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Kitchener Ontario Canada
|
Quote:
The Vanos overhaul certainly got rid of the marbles.
__________________
W2A Intercooled Vortech V3Si, custom ducting, Alpha N, 60# Bosch,2.62 pulley, multi port WMI, Severn Tuning(pokeybritches), Tial, magnaflow,SS race muffler, 42 design,3.91LSD, H&R, Hotchkis,ST coils,Konis, Megan camber arms, AKG SS, Nylon mounts, Poly bushings, Carbon interior, CF Aero.APEX
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-25-2015, 03:17 PM | #10 |
Private
9
Rep 74
Posts |
I must say, I am not sure how I over looked this, see picture, looks like I have a warped valve cover, courtesy of the last wrench monkey to touch the car. Unless some one on here can tell me this is how the valve cover normaly looks.
I have only had the car for 2 weeks so I really don't have a good view its history... Just going throught the car a little at a time fixing stuff. Comments? |
Appreciate
0
|
02-02-2015, 04:33 PM | #11 |
Private
9
Rep 74
Posts |
Just an FYI/update
Got sick had to hold off on car work but I am alive again. So,...
I am going to replace the valve cover, and the gasket, bolt gaskets, put in new plugs, also am going to drop in a DrVANOS ( which should arrive this Wednesday ) as well. If anyone wants needs picts of anything, while I have her open let me know. |
Appreciate
0
|
02-17-2015, 08:45 PM | #12 |
Private First Class
39
Rep 115
Posts |
How did this go? My car has been making a similar noise, and I'm trying to figure out what it is. It sounds like it's coming from the front of the engine near the belts, and the rattling noise speeds up when I hit the gas.
|
Appreciate
0
|
04-14-2015, 06:49 AM | #13 |
Private
9
Rep 74
Posts |
I install a Dr. VANOS pre-built unit. The install was east up to the point where I tried to lift the VANOS out. There are clearance issues but if you think it through it was possible to get the VANOS out without unbolting and jacking up the engine. The noise, os gone gone gone, plus I have a new VANOS. Also I bought a new valve cover and gasket set as well. If you have specific questions let me know. I have several pictures of the process as well.
|
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
|
|