How's this sound? 4K rpm rev from underneath

RedScytheM3 · 10-09-2019, 11:14 AM

How's my engine sound? I heard a ticking earlier today in the parking garage ( I hate driving in parking garages with the windows down, every sound is amplified and some sounds are distorted- acoustic nightmare). Went outside and put the phone under the car. Rev'd to 4K rpm with some idle sounds. I think it sounds fine, but what do I know, I've only owned the car for 15 months.

2008 E92 107,xxx miles original bearings.

Take a listen.

DukeofAlexandria · 10-09-2019, 12:14 PM

Sounds pretty normal - ticking is usually/probably just vanos doing it's thing and maybe a bit more pronounced with it having highish mileage.

///M Power-Belgium · 10-09-2019, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by RedScytheM3

How's my engine sound? I heard a ticking earlier today in the parking garage ( I hate driving in parking garages with the windows down, every sound is amplified and some sounds are distorted- acoustic nightmare). Went outside and put the phone under the car. Rev'd to 4K rpm with some idle sounds. I think it sounds fine, but what do I know, I've only owned the car for 15 months.

2008 E92 107,xxx miles original bearings.

Take a listen.

You hear the typical ticking sewing machine noise , which is normal for our 65/85 engines .
Don't be worried . Enjoy your car

R-35 · 10-09-2019, 04:23 PM

Sounds normal, don't stress too much about ticking noises. If you plan on keeping the car for awhile you should consider doing the rod bearings for peace of mind, it'll help when you sell the car as well.

RedScytheM3 · 10-09-2019, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by DukeofAlexandria

Sounds pretty normal - ticking is usually/probably just vanos doing it's thing and maybe a bit more pronounced with it having highish mileage.

Thanks for the input!

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Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

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Originally Posted by RedScytheM3

How's my engine sound? I heard a ticking earlier today in the parking garage ( I hate driving in parking garages with the windows down, every sound is amplified and some sounds are distorted- acoustic nightmare). Went outside and put the phone under the car. Rev'd to 4K rpm with some idle sounds. I think it sounds fine, but what do I know, I've only owned the car for 15 months.

2008 E92 107,xxx miles original bearings.

Take a listen.

You hear the typical ticking sewing machine noise , which is normal for our 65/85 engines .
Don't be worried . Enjoy your car

Thanks I was hoping this would find your ears!

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Originally Posted by R-35

Sounds normal, don't stress too much about ticking noises. If you plan on keeping the car for awhile you should consider doing the rod bearings for peace of mind, it'll help when you sell the car as well.

Thanks for the input! Rod bearing change is definitely on the horizon.

MightyM3 · 10-09-2019, 07:41 PM

I switched to Liquid Molly 10w60 and the ticking is much more subtle... Just something to take into consideration, different oils will cause different noises... Just my experience, hope this helps.

///M Power-Belgium · 10-10-2019, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

You hear the typical ticking sewing machine noise , which is normal for our 65/85 engines .
Don't be worried . Enjoy your car

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Originally Posted by RedScytheM3

Thanks I was hoping this would find your ears!

No problem . I heard , in the US they call me the ///M whisperer...

10-09-2019, 11:14 AM	#1
RedScytheM3 Science stuff and stuff 395 Rep 414 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 ///M3 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	How's my engine sound? I heard a ticking earlier today in the parking garage ( I hate driving in parking garages with the windows down, every sound is amplified and some sounds are distorted- acoustic nightmare). Went outside and put the phone under the car. Rev'd to 4K rpm with some idle sounds. I think it sounds fine, but what do I know, I've only owned the car for 15 months. 2008 E92 107,xxx miles original bearings. Take a listen.
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DukeofAlexandria Lieutenant 633 Rep 510 Posts Drives: 2007 E85 Z4 / 2013 E93 M3 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Maryland iTrader: (1) Garage List 2013 BMW M3 E93 [0.00] 2007 BMW Z4 E85 [6.00]	Sounds pretty normal - ticking is usually/probably just vanos doing it's thing and maybe a bit more pronounced with it having highish mileage.
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R-35 Private 51 Rep 63 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0)	Sounds normal, don't stress too much about ticking noises. If you plan on keeping the car for awhile you should consider doing the rod bearings for peace of mind, it'll help when you sell the car as well.
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MightyM3 Private First Class 49 Rep 123 Posts Drives: 2012 E92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Pa iTrader: (0)	I switched to Liquid Molly 10w60 and the ticking is much more subtle... Just something to take into consideration, different oils will cause different noises... Just my experience, hope this helps.
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