 » Site Navigation | | | | » Recent Threads | looove 04-16-2024 01:18 PM 04-16-2024 01:18 PM 0 Replies, 1,497 Views | | | |  |  |  | |  09-17-2005, 12:02 AM | #1 | | Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 28 |  WTH is this squeeling/whistling noise??
ive got a '95 318ti and if the car hasnt been driven in a couple of hours...it will run ok for about 5-10 mins. then all of a sudden, it makes this loud squeeling noise...or whistle. it only does it when im not on the throttle or at least under 20% throttle. every now and then it will change a different tone. but it is incredibly loud and annoying. im thinking the idler pulley. anyone else had this problem? please help me so i can fix it ASAP. thank you |  |  | | 09-17-2005, 01:13 AM | #2 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 1,595 |
I had that same problem about a year ago. I don't know what the part is called, but the piece that holds the pulley on the inside broke off and makes it loose. I took it to the dealership and they charged me about $300 I think, so do not go there. | | | | | 09-17-2005, 06:47 PM | #3 | | Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 28 |
if i can find out exactly what it is then i can fix it myself. i think i may take a shot at the Idler Pulley and just cross my fingers. | | | | | 09-17-2005, 08:47 PM | #4 | | Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Tennessee Posts: 523 |
I had that same problem too.Thruster bearing is what mine was it had the exact same problem as you describe.Its costing me 750 in parts and labor I had to have a new kit because my engine was a leftover from 97 of december which have been known for these problems up to that production date hope your is less costly!!! | | | | | 09-20-2005, 02:58 PM | #5 | | Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Colyumbia S.C. Posts: 101 |
There Is A Vent Valve On The Intake, That Sounds Like You Problem. Part Is About 50-60$. About 10 Minutes To Replace If You Done It Before. | | | | | 09-21-2005, 05:53 AM | #6 | | Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 28 |
Quote: | Originally Posted by BMWDRIFTER There Is A Vent Valve On The Intake, That Sounds Like You Problem. Part Is About 50-60$. About 10 Minutes To Replace If You Done It Before. | can you explain some more? im not familar with this valve. are you talkin about an idle control valve or something? thanks. | | | | | 09-23-2005, 08:55 PM | #7 | | Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Washington,DC - Top of the Hill - East of the Anacostia River Posts: 22 |
New to the forum. Hey all! I have a 95ti and i have had it nearly a year. I hear a periodic tick tick or whistle sound coming from the front or rear wheel area. Plus, i hear a rattle noise every time i hit a bump. I tighted the catalytic coverter cover with metal clamps, but the noise is coming from the rear strut area. These appear to be two separate noise. Any clues? | | | | | 09-23-2005, 09:32 PM | #8 | | Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Portland Or Posts: 2,666 |
Possible broken shock mount.....
Dave __________________
Dave - PDX
1995 318ti - Active Black and Tan.
2005 330xi - Mtech 1 - 6spd - Orient Blue/Black | | | | | 09-24-2005, 10:30 AM | #9 | | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 308 |
i think drifter means the Crankcase Vent Valve. i have a whistling noise too which seems to be coming from there. just got the part today, i'll let you know how it turns out when i get a chance to install it....and i'm also replacing most of the vacuum hoses too.... | | | | | 09-25-2005, 10:23 PM | #10 | | Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 28 |
Quote: | Originally Posted by Rudenice New to the forum. Hey all! I have a 95ti and i have had it nearly a year. I hear a periodic tick tick or whistle sound coming from the front or rear wheel area. Plus, i hear a rattle noise every time i hit a bump. I tighted the catalytic coverter cover with metal clamps, but the noise is coming from the rear strut area. These appear to be two separate noise. Any clues? | im not trying to sound like an ass...but, START YOUR OWN THREAD! | | | | | 09-26-2005, 07:27 PM | #11 | | Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Washington,DC - Top of the Hill - East of the Anacostia River Posts: 22 |
 Quote: | Originally Posted by RedShft im not trying to sound like an ass...but, START YOUR OWN THREAD! | Needless to say, you're doing a mighty fine job of it Red! I don't go that way unless u tie a pink ribbon around it! haha | | | | | 10-04-2005, 04:50 PM | #12 | | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 308 |
ok i finally fixed it. the crankcase vent valve its easy to do. if you're gonna replace the hoses too, its a little more involved....my hoses were ****ed! but the crankcase valve literally disintegrated after i got it off  no more whistling.  Crankcase Vent Valve just have to remove two 5mm Allen bolts. bimmerzone.com for 42$ | | | | | 10-06-2005, 11:02 PM | #13 | | Site Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 238 |
Quote: | Originally Posted by DeadpaN ok i finally fixed it. the crankcase vent valve its easy to do. if you're gonna replace the hoses too, its a little more involved....my hoses were ****ed! but the crankcase valve literally disintegrated after i got it off no more whistling. Crankcase Vent Valve just have to remove two 5mm Allen bolts. bimmerzone.com for 42$ | I have got that same problem too (whistling sound) it sounds like it is coming from the crankcase vent. valve. I will replace it as well as the hoses also. __________________ 
Nick
1995 BMW 318iC.
Modifications by: Understeer.com, M3 Aerodynamics, Bilstein, Stromung, Turner Motorsports, Bavarian Autosport and Downing Atlanta Superchargers. | | | | | 10-06-2005, 11:54 PM | #14 | | Site Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 238 |
BTW, does anyone know of a website that sells the upper intake manifold gasket? The gasket which is next to the crankcase ventilation valve. __________________
Nick
1995 BMW 318iC.
Modifications by: Understeer.com, M3 Aerodynamics, Bilstein, Stromung, Turner Motorsports, Bavarian Autosport and Downing Atlanta Superchargers. | | | | | 10-10-2005, 10:42 PM | #15 | | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 308 |
let me know too.....there are more vacuum hoses/possible whistlers which only seem accessible with the upper intake mani off. | | | | | |
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