I'm looking to buy this BMW off Craigslist, the engine sounds funny to me. Please help I added a video clip
hered the Craigslist ad
https://jacksonville.craigslist.org/...379223930.html
Video - https://drive.google.com/open?id=1i_...4b7nvDJoA2rkxT
+1 on out of adjustment valves,
The 1986 325e I just bought sounded exactly the same way. Once I adjusted the valves it was much quieter but, these motor still seem to sound like a sewing machine even when adjusted properly.
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1986 325E
1989 325iX (Long term 5-speed/refresh project)
1993 MB 300E
1995 MB E320
2000 Audi TT (Winter AWD snow beast)
2007 Porsche Cayman S (Summer car)
2009 VW Touareg
Sounds pretty bad, but a good adjustment should fix that.
Check when the timing belt has been replaced for the last time if you're planning on checking the car out.
Should be done every 5 years, or 60k miles. Whichever comes first. The engine is toast if it snaps.
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