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    Grinding noise under hard acceleration (over 5k rpm)?

    I'll snap a gopro in later for a more detailed video,

    but my z3 1.9 (M44) makes a grinding noise on full throttle after 5,000 rpm.
    If I shift up, it goes away so I think it has to do with engine load.

    I'm guessing it's drivetrain noise but can't determine which part's causing it...

    I've changed flex disc half a year ago, and changed diff fluid yesterday.
    Car is only driven once a month, so some parts may be rusting.

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    Maybe a broken motor mount allowing the engine to move under torque and allow it or the header contact something.
    But max torque is at 4,300 rpm, so I would think the noise would appear before 5,000 rpm.
    And it would not sound like a grind in the drivetrain. Is grind the best description?
    Did the flex disc still look OK, bolts still tight?
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    Probably just the 4 cylinder screaming for dear life

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    "Why!!!!!"

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    My 4-cyl revs to redline sweetly. The little engines need and love revs.
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    I am leaning towards failed flex disc by dealership installation. Time to claim another flex disc...

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    Quote Originally Posted by BimmerBreaker View Post
    Probably just the 4 cylinder screaming for dear life

    "why me!!!"
    "Why!!!!!"
    Becauseracecar

    Quote Originally Posted by Vintage42 View Post
    Maybe a broken motor mount allowing the engine to move under torque and allow it or the header contact something.
    But max torque is at 4,300 rpm, so I would think the noise would appear before 5,000 rpm.
    And it would not sound like a grind in the drivetrain. Is grind the best description?
    Did the flex disc still look OK, bolts still tight?
    Engine mount was changed along with tranny mount 1,000km ago.

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