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Hoolio
30-06-2006, 02:44 PM
I started my car this morning and there was initially a loud rattle from the front right hand side (drivers) of the engine, after a few seconds the noise stopped. Could this be a sign that the VANOS is on its way out?

Any advice appreciated and thanks in advance.
Lee
30-06-2006, 02:49 PM
I started my car this morning and there was initially a loud rattle from the front right hand side (drivers) of the engine, after a few seconds the noise stopped. Could this be a sign that the VANOS is on its way out?

Any advice appreciated and thanks in advance.

Dont worry mate, that could be many things

VANOS noise is generally a grownling on tickover and when the car is revved it will over run slightly.

I had a similar noise to what you are describing and had a BMW technician check it, I cant remember the technical description of what he said but it was not serious.

something to do with the diff or driveshaft I think, mine does not do it since I had my diff changed.

does it also do the same when you switch the ignition off?

If you are worried take it to see a specialist!

Lee
spunkym
30-06-2006, 02:54 PM
Did it sound anything like this (near bottom of thread)....

http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=8960&highlight=
p 5ary
30-06-2006, 03:08 PM
**ignore**, link not working :oops:
spunkym
02-07-2006, 10:27 AM
Works OK for me :?: :?: :?:
BMK
02-07-2006, 11:48 AM
http://media.putfile.com/Vanos-92

http://media.putfile.com/MOV00327-65

Heres the links from that thread.....

BTW thats me in the second vid :D
outrun
03-07-2006, 04:32 PM
I thought I had a vanos fault but it was just a weird noise as well.

My mechanic mate (who's sreiously good) reckons that for £17 parts and a wee bit of labour you should change the filter and bolts every year at service. He reckons it's the bolts that fail and this is a cheap way of insuring it doesn't happen to you. Espcially with BMWs super cheap warranty situation !!




outrun
s50 estoril with short shifter
993 turbo
mini cooper s
Hoolio
03-07-2006, 07:13 PM
Thanks for the re-assurance guys. It hasn't done it since. Car is due a service soon and I'll get the filter and bolts changed.