Author Topic: m42 ticking (Read 2598 times)

Bimmer805 · « **on:** February 15, 2012, 01:56:10 AM »

hi everyone just got a small problem. my M42 makes a ticking sound then goes away and come back.its been intermittent. what do you guys think i can be?

danlolasdad · « **Reply #1 on:** February 15, 2012, 05:44:38 AM »

hydraulic lifters clogged still not an expert these engines but ive this prob at present too i flushed engine twice and now problem is gone win:-)

victor.askew · « **Reply #2 on:** February 15, 2012, 06:58:33 PM »

+1 for the lifters and it can also be the fuel injectors ticking.

Bimmer805 · « **Reply #3 on:** February 16, 2012, 02:04:03 AM »

i dont think its the injectors. it will tick then it will go away then come back. how would i go about solving the problem?