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M42 knocking sound help
« on: June 05, 2013, 01:58:01 PM »
Hello,

My engine started making a very loud knocking sound.
It's a E36 M42. Hidraulic tensioner is new. i'm guessing bent valve, hydraulic lifter failure or maybe something worse..tell me what you think.
you can ear the sound here and here
« Last Edit: June 06, 2013, 01:19:19 PM by MBGold »

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Re: M42 knocking sound help
« Reply #1 on: June 06, 2013, 06:37:59 PM »
How did you install the tensioner?  It wasn't full of oil or fully extended, was it?
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