I have a BMW 520 and it seems to make a clicking sound whenever I start the engine and run the car however it stops when I come to a halt. Having searched the web, it seems to be an issue of changing the timing belt but am unsure how to change it or if it is the cause. I would appreciate any help.
2006-07-28 11:13:19 · 6 answers · asked by qignis 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ BMW
It's a 2000 model and I did take it to the BMW workshop and they said I would have to replace the smaller pulley and possibly the tensioner (secondary pulley). Is there anyway I could do this on my own and also what do I need to do and get?
2006-07-30 21:36:57 · update #1
That ticking noise could mean you only need to have the valves adjusted....Do this first..The older BMW 525 and 528 cars have mechanical valves, not hydraulic ones. Have them adjusted. If the ticking remains, check the plug wires...Bad wires cause arcing which sounds like loud ticking noises and you'll notice bad idle conditions. If there was a problem with timing, you'd know it. The car would not run at all....
2006-07-28 17:05:12 · answer #1 · answered by vdubya2004 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
can not. Even tearing out the timing belt conceal (which takes approximately 2 - 3 hours of hard artwork) and belt is seen, there is no thank you to tell until your belt is able to snap. despite if, if the BMW broker suggested the automobile became serviced, you may believe because of fact all BMW broker artwork is had to be logged right into a database.
2016-12-10 17:26:51 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can, but the amount of money you would spend on the tool kit to do it means that it would be better to take it to the BMW dealer who can take care of it. Alternatively, get rid of it and buy a decent car.
2006-07-28 11:17:38 · answer #3 · answered by btmduk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take it to a mechanic who specializes in BMW.
2006-07-28 16:31:31 · answer #4 · answered by RunSueRun 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tony G is correct , same recommendations here i am just a BMW driver.
2006-07-28 18:32:02 · answer #5 · answered by Bratso 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
trade in your car for a newer model car. keep up with the trend today
2006-08-01 12:45:12 · answer #6 · answered by da skoolar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋