Results 1 to 3 of 3

Thread: Idling sounds

  1. #1
    Join Date
    Mar 2018
    Location
    Canterbury, CT
    Posts
    28
    My Cars
    2001 e38

    Idling sounds

    Hello, all. I bought our e38 with failed guides and have put it back together and it's running great. The issue is I don't how a running M62 is supposed to sound, what is a "Normal" sound. I hear the injectors and other innocent sounds but just don't know. Looked on You tube but didn't find anything. Anyone have a brief sound clip of a normal idle?

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Nov 2014
    Location
    Lewes
    Posts
    14
    My Cars
    1999 e46 328i
    its a DHOC v8. i had bad lifter tick on mine after it sat and i did the guides. Consider the cross plane cranks V8 exhaust note as well, sounds like a hallow very quite knock. Imagine it's a Chevy truck engine, does it sound ok?

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Feb 2010
    Location
    Hampshire UK
    Posts
    8,871
    My Cars
    99 840ci Sport Indv
    Here's a sound clip from my M62B44 at idle when warming up:



    It sounds a lot noisier when the acoustic foam and cover are removed. The engine has done 165k miles.....
    Last edited by Timm; 01-22-2019 at 04:46 AM.
    Timm..2007 E64 650i Individual Sport..1999 E31 840ci Individual Sport..ex owner of 2000 E38 740..1999 E38 740i V8 M62..1998 E38 735i V8..1993 E32 730i V8..1988 E28 518i


    My BMW Repair YouTube Channel
    My Current 840ci Sport Individual
    My Current 650ci Sport Individual
    My E31 Repair and Information Website
    My E38 Repair and Information Website
    My E63/E64 Repair and Information Website

    Chase - Heroes to a generation

Similar Threads

  1. Idling sound problem
    By wolfpack69 in forum General BMW Mechanical Help sponsored by RM European Auto Parts
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 01-28-2008, 11:01 AM
  2. Idle sound?
    By wolfpack69 in forum 1999 - 2006 (E46)
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 01-27-2008, 07:59 PM
  3. 335I Coupe Idle sounds
    By tallen32 in forum 2006 - 2012 (E90, E91, E92, E93)
    Replies: 8
    Last Post: 11-11-2007, 03:22 AM
  4. m42 not running right, wont idle, sounds different help
    By Kelso in forum 1991 - 1999 (E36)
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 12-24-2006, 12:45 AM
  5. Just did spark plugs.. now strange idle sound
    By SKooT1027 in forum 1992 - 1999 M3 (E36)
    Replies: 10
    Last Post: 11-25-2006, 01:27 PM

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •