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Engine Noise ? Help ! ? Solved!
- maxman
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Engine Noise ? Help ! ? Solved!
What is the problem with the filter that causes the noise?
- Mr Tidy
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Engine Noise ? Help ! ? Solved!
Useful to know - just in case!
Coupes because stunning!
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
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Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
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- srhutch
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Engine Noise ? Help ! ? Solved!
Had this on my 2.5si many years ago after dealer changed the oil/filter. Sounded more like a sewing machine from memory.
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Engine Noise ? Help ! ? Solved!
I have that noise ..was going to investigate the alternator this weekend buit I reckon I'll start with the oil filter now Thanks for sharing.
- buzyg
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- Mr Tidy
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Engine Noise ? Help ! ? Solved!
Really - I did, so I could have a colour!
Coupes because stunning!
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
- skelters
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Engine Noise ? Help ! ? Solved!
Isn't it normal for a Z4C to be whining?
Sorry my mistake it's usually just the owners that whine!
Sorry my mistake it's usually just the owners that whine!
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