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Old 06-20-2012, 09:20 PM
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Ticking/clicking noise

I got a in and out ticking noise coming from my engine area, any idea on what it could be? I have a 95 530i.
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Old 06-20-2012, 09:36 PM
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Checked the oil?
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Old 06-20-2012, 09:38 PM
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Yep, I've did that. It goes in and out. It's not very loud but it's loud enough to where i can here it if I have the windows down.
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Old 06-21-2012, 05:23 AM
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Driver side check valve for EVAP system, quick fix. Listen under your fog light.
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Old 06-21-2012, 09:11 AM
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I took my fog lights out., I went to the shop today and he told me that it was my timing chain tensioner.
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Old 06-25-2012, 10:20 AM
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Did that fix it?
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Old 06-25-2012, 11:29 PM
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when i first got my car it had a tick i changed the oil and it's been quiet
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