Jump to Latest Follow 1 - 6 of 6 Posts ... how many miles are on the engine? sounds really rowdy. Search My Stuff. E36 328i - Ticking Noise. Prior to this, I had only experienced the normal 15 second tick on startup while the lifters pump up. My Profile My Preferences My Mates. Here are the details about lifter ticking and ways to deal with the issue. Either way the lifter tick and VANOS rattle/tick are discernible and you should be able to determine which one is making the noise. What's New 3 12 24 72. Reply. Though the N52 engine is known for its good performance, the lifter ticking shadows its efficiency. Hey everyone, I have a 1998 e36 328is with 160,000 miles but it drives and looks great. Save Share. Got a great deal on a 94 and was told the ticking was excessive lifter clearance. My question is, how can someone clear out a blocked oil galley? Subject: m3 valve tick - my experience At 15k my 10/94 production M3 starting clacking something fierce on cold startup. 3-Series (E36) Ticking noise. The VANOS tick will be quiet upon startup and for whatever reason as the engine runs will start to rattle and sound like a diesel, marbles in a can etc. Dirty Oil Deposits: These dirty oils are deposited when no proper servicing is done. E36 323I - Help make the ticking stop, please! wondering if you ever resolved the ticking, i am having having the same problem. This is what I noticed: The tick tick noise is servere on acceleration and when the accelerator is released, there is a different noise similar to a chain reversing motion in a bicycle and then it stops(the chain sound) but the tick noise continue with a slow frequency similar to the idle tick tick noise. I've seen people suggest ATF fluid or other cleaners. Bad lifter: A defective or bad lifter can make the lifter tick. The lifter ticking is a typical issue associated with the N52 engine used in BMW. Someone told me it is the lifters and that it happens to bmws. It usually happens because engine oil can take some time to reach the VANOS and hydraulic lifters for lubrication. Flyt Still a noob... Posts: 77 Threads: 14 Likes Received: 0 in 0 posts ... that the ticking noise (sounds like tapet noise) coming from the motor (on idle) has something to do with the hydrolic lifters, is there any way of quieting it down? Replacing the oil will do the job for you. -Engine ticking can occur, particularly with older E36’s. This is characterized by a ticking sound (at idle) or the sound of marbles (under throttle) on the passenger side of the engine bay, most noticeable just after startup. My buddy's E36 just developed a loud ticking noise. But the other day a tapping noise started to occur in the engine bay. Hi JP . I have driven the M3 for about 100km yesterday at 80km/h max. An occasional ticking or rattling noise from the camshaft hydraulic valve lifters (HVA) may occur during cold engine starts, due to frequent short-distance driving, or the noise may occur for an extended period of time even though the engine is at operating temperature. He checked the oil level and it seems well within specs. Before I bought the truck it sat for quite awhile. They should be cleaned. K. that is definitely how mine is acting right now. thnx 328 on Steroids • Reply. my 325i started to get a tick, that i pretty much traced to lifter tick... but there are always other options David **BAKER POW REPORT**:rule. Hi everyone, I am planning to tackle the valve lifter tick problem on my E46 330ci by replacing my valve lifters. It is required to be drawn out and repaired or should use the new one. I looked into it and installed a couple new shims but the tick persists. 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