Odd Engine Noise at Startup

[M3PO]

Originally Posted by Stronie

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Here's mine. Interested to know what it could be? Any additional info.

Video was taken after car sat for 7 days. 1st start.

That sounds very similar (but worse) to the sound that I had. BMW replaced one of the VANOS units and the sound is gone.

[Stronie]

Originally Posted by M3PO

That sounds very similar (but worse) to the sound that I had. BMW replaced one of the VANOS units and the sound is gone.

Thanks M3PO, I read all your responses, I'll keep tabs, I'm still under warranty and mention it next oil change, Thanks.

I'll definetly look into it before warranty expires.