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Originally Posted by e92zero
oh, sorry for not being clear. I was wondering if BMW changed/redesigned any parts in their bin where we can expect the newer parts to be a permanent fix or we are to replace these items every 30-40k to avoid this noise.
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Again, don't really even know for sure what this item, or these items are, but the noise is definitely not restricted only to '08s. So if it is indeed a problem/the sign of a future problem, apparently BMW has not addressed it with a part update.
I'm at 28k miles by the way, and have heard the sound on and off for probably the last 10k miles. Others with nearly new cars have reported it, so it's not necessarily a mileage issue.
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Originally Posted by italyix
Just stumbled upon this and I am also getting the grind at startup. However, what I have not seen anyone mention is, mine grinds ONLY when I park it on a slope meaning the front of the car is sitting higher than the rear, such as when you park on an inclined driveway. When I park on the street (flat) there is no noise.
Can is a 03/08 build with 60k on it now.
Comments appreciated.
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I suppose your account lends some credibility to the lubrication theory. The sound has always struck me as the product of dried out components. Only happens on cold starts, more so after sitting for a time, on an incline in your case, etc.
And for what it's worth, I reported in another thread that I had my car at the dealer last weekend in an attempt to get the noise formally documented and diagnosed. 1 full weekend and 5 cold starts later, no sound. Car was sitting outside and it was extremely damp and rainy all weekend. Happens in my garage nearly every morning. Make of that what you will..