Just spoke with my dealer...fact OR fiction...

HotLap · 12-10-2008, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Eliminator

I don't notice any clanking noise on cold starts... and some are really cold around here lately. Also, I listen closely in the garage, no radio, so any sound would be noticed. GL

Thanks for verifying that...there is something going on with my M and I will find out what the issue is!!

watrob · 12-11-2008, 06:40 AM

I hate strange noises, just glad I have 2 years warranty with an option of another 2 years. I let the dealer worry about it! they always seem to find the problem in the end.

HotLap · 12-16-2008, 02:56 PM

Well...end of story...the noise has stopped (at least for now)!! I had the dealer keep my M3 for a couple of extra days so the Shop forman could listen to it at on cold start up. They still reported that they couldn't hear anything out of the ordinary. So I picked up the car and when I started it the next morning (after sitting overnight) it still made the noise...much quieter than before though....since then I have tried 4 cold starts and NO NOISE

I'm keeping my fingers crossed and hopeing it doesn't come back....strange though, I would have liked to know what it was. Anyone know if BMW uses a "break in" oil at delivery and perhaps puts regular oil in with the 1200 mile service...I'm probably reaching here - but something was causing the noise

Anyway, thanks for all the suggestions and I feel very lucky to not have an on-going chronic issue with my M!!

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HotLap First Lieutenant 13 Rep 376 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Vert / 535i Twin turbo Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Well...end of story...the noise has stopped (at least for now)!! I had the dealer keep my M3 for a couple of extra days so the Shop forman could listen to it at on cold start up. They still reported that they couldn't hear anything out of the ordinary. So I picked up the car and when I started it the next morning (after sitting overnight) it still made the noise...much quieter than before though....since then I have tried 4 cold starts and NO NOISE I'm keeping my fingers crossed and hopeing it doesn't come back....strange though, I would have liked to know what it was. Anyone know if BMW uses a "break in" oil at delivery and perhaps puts regular oil in with the 1200 mile service...I'm probably reaching here - but something was causing the noise Anyway, thanks for all the suggestions and I feel very lucky to not have an on-going chronic issue with my M!! __________________ M3 ...the ultimate driving machine 2008 M3 6MT Cabrio, Jerez Black w/ Bamboo Beige interior, Tech/Preimum Packages, I-Pod, SAT/HD Radio, 19" MWheels 2008 535i tt, 6MT, Monaco Blue w/ Cream Beige interior, Preimim/Cold Weather/Sport Packages, HUD, HD Radio, etc.
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