Hello, hope you're doing great; I'm wondering if this ticking noise on a 2007 320i with the n46 is normal; the timing kit has been changed along with all the related gaskets and I'm wondering if this could be lifter tick or normal operating noise.

the engine does have an oil leak on the level sensor other than that there is no loss of power or anything related to the engine; ISTA shows no codes.

These are the Vanos adaptation values on idle.


  • Vanos adaptation, exhaust bank 1: 58.20
  • Vanos adaptation, inlet bank 1: 116.90
  • Vanos position, exhaust bank 1: 119.90
  • Vanos position, inlet bank 1: 80.40



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