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Post by dannytheduck1985 » Mon May 29, 2017 12:26 pm

After driving my car very hard yesterday, she developed a loud ticking noise like the one in the video. Anyone help? Or is it best to get on M3 cutters?

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Post by mmm-five » Mon May 29, 2017 12:38 pm

Doesn't sound good, does it!

It sounds like it's from the top end, so possibly VANOS, valve/shim related - so a top-end strip is likely.

Whatever it is, I assume it will recovered/trailered to a local specialist!
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Post by Chris_D » Mon May 29, 2017 12:38 pm

Sounds like you've bust a rod bearing mate. :o
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Post by dannytheduck1985 » Mon May 29, 2017 12:58 pm

mmm-five wrote: Mon May 29, 2017 12:38 pm Doesn't sound good, does it!

It sounds like it's from the top end, so possibly VANOS, valve/shim related - so a top-end strip is likely.

Whatever it is, I assume it will recovered/trailered to a local specialist!
It's top end mate. Sounds like the valves are trying to escape the head lol. Yes it will be recovered.
Quite gutted really because Saturday my mechanic got my 2.8 straight 6 E28 running after sitting 20 years, then Sunday I kill another straight 6 lol. Just need a real good specialist
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Post by Z4M-2006 » Mon May 29, 2017 1:16 pm

Would have a bet on cam followers...

Needs the cams checking for damage too..


Only way to find out is get it in pieces...

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Post by dannytheduck1985 » Mon May 29, 2017 1:21 pm

Z4M-2006 wrote: Mon May 29, 2017 1:16 pm Would have a bet on cam followers...

Needs the cams checking for damage too..


Only way to find out is get it in pieces...


:thumbsup: the main bit is finding someone capable of the work. As you know upto now I've had a nightmare with chancers.
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Post by Z4M-2006 » Mon May 29, 2017 1:28 pm

Whats that guy in Earlswood called...?

His name is Noel,but cant remember the garage name.

He knows his onions...


Edit..... NCB Autokraft
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Post by pHilli0 » Mon May 29, 2017 1:29 pm

Where are you based?
Good luck and get saving. If its followers and cams... 3 to 4k..
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Post by D4dawg » Mon May 29, 2017 1:32 pm

Im no expert but sounds like tappets getting a kicking from cams
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Post by mmm-five » Mon May 29, 2017 1:32 pm

As for specialists...you've got Autotech, Telford, Moseley Motorsport, Telford or NCB Autokraft in Earlswood, Solihull (sorry no website link).
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Post by dannytheduck1985 » Mon May 29, 2017 1:41 pm

mmm-five wrote: Mon May 29, 2017 1:32 pm As for specialists...you've got Autotech, Telford, Moseley Motorsport, Telford or NCB Autokraft in Earlswood, Solihull (sorry no website link).
NCB I have used in the past. Didn't complete the work I asked for and when I suspected head gasket a while ago, asked for a quote and he didn't get back to me. Also stated they had never done one. That's one specialist/fitter out the running
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Post by dannytheduck1985 » Mon May 29, 2017 1:43 pm

pHilli0 wrote: Mon May 29, 2017 1:29 pm Where are you based?
Good luck and get saving. If its followers and cams... 3 to 4k..
Birmingham.
3-4K is minor when I was expecting 10k.
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Post by mmm-five » Mon May 29, 2017 1:55 pm

dannytheduck1985 wrote: Mon May 29, 2017 1:41 pmNCB I have used in the past. Didn't complete the work I asked for and when I suspected head gasket a while ago, asked for a quote and he didn't get back to me. Also stated they had never done one. That's one specialist/fitter out the running
Strange, as I know they've worked on S54s before (my mate keeps his CSL there), and has done plenty on S38 engines too. Not the easiest place to get to/from or find though - a bit off the normal commuter routes!
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Post by Vanne » Mon May 29, 2017 2:09 pm

I have a set of stock cams sitting around, possibly matched followers too.. I'd suggest not to drive it at all mate, cos if it is followers, they go fast..
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Post by dannytheduck1985 » Mon May 29, 2017 2:10 pm

mmm-five wrote: Mon May 29, 2017 1:55 pm
dannytheduck1985 wrote: Mon May 29, 2017 1:41 pmNCB I have used in the past. Didn't complete the work I asked for and when I suspected head gasket a while ago, asked for a quote and he didn't get back to me. Also stated they had never done one. That's one specialist/fitter out the running
Strange, as I know they've worked on S54s before (my mate keeps his CSL there), and has done plenty on S38 engines too. Not the easiest place to get to/from or find though - a bit off the normal commuter routes!
I'm gonna give Noel a call tomorrow and see what he says. He had my car for a while in the early days. Think he will be quite shocked at the transformation since he last seen it. After fixing this engine issue, think I could of bought a GTR or a Maserati Grand turismo lol.
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