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Old 02-13-2006, 03:24 PM
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Film projector sound?

While driving 400 miles back from the Portland get together yesterday I had plenty of time to listen to the sound my engine makes. I noticed that I could hear a faint ticking like the sound an old film projector makes, when driving at about 60-65 mph. I suspect that it is the valve train, but I just adjusted the valves before the trip. Should I be worried about this sound or just ignore it? What else could it be? The car ran flawlessly on the 800 or so mile trip. Thanks. –Bryan

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Old 02-14-2006, 04:03 PM
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Anybody? I dont want to have to break out the popcorn
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Old 02-14-2006, 04:48 PM
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I have a similar sound in my 126 but

mine sounds as though it is in the rear and is only audible when coasting and disappears when I place the selector in neutral....
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Old 02-14-2006, 06:44 PM
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Can also be an exhaust leak.... a pitter-patter sound at certain speeds.
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Old 02-14-2006, 06:45 PM
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May be your blower motor. Turn thr fan off next time u hear it.
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Old 02-14-2006, 10:35 PM
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*watching*

My 240D doesn't have any such noises so I am sorta without advice.

I would suspect the valve train but if you end up not being able to find what it is, just let go a little and keep an eye on stuff.

If it dissapears then most likely it was a valve
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Old 02-15-2006, 04:35 PM
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I'll play around with the blower next time I am driving, and look around the header for any signs of a leak. Other than that I guess I'll just leave it be for now. Thanks.
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Old 02-15-2006, 05:10 PM
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Capture a sound bite of it. I can only think maybe you have a tiny exhaust leak. Sometimes that will sound like the old super 8 projectors.

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