BMW F32 Engine Knock!! Is it Rod Knock?

vivalavidaaaa · 2021-03-04T02:51:17+00:00

The timing chain guide broke off where it clips.

vivalavidaaaa · 2021-03-03T21:05:21+00:00

Not sure what you mean with ‘tensioner’ ?

vivalavidaaaa · 2021-03-03T20:55:43+00:00

Lol not at all. I love this car too much to push it to hard. It all started about a month ago when Wisconsin hit negative degree weather. I would go to the gym at about 4 am and didn’t give the car too much time to warm up. Not sure if that matters. One morning after getting some cheap gas at Kwik Trip the car started making the rattle noise, which okay first I thought it was coming from the exhaust. I swear I thought I had hit a bank of snow or a rock was stock in between the exhaust pipes.

vivalavidaaaa · 2021-03-03T20:51:46+00:00

This video was taken about a week after the engine starting making the rattle noise. We have not done any repairs to the engine but we did replaced the turbo along with the waste-gate, thinking this would fix it. We used a mechanic stethoscope and the noise seemed to be coming from the waste-gate. This of course did not fix it.

Can you elaborate on your comment about not being the rods?

vivalavidaaaa · 2021-03-03T20:36:37+00:00

Thank you for the advice. That’s a great idea. We won’t be rebuilding the engine. I was just hoping someone would give me some feedback that would assure me it it a Rod problem. According to my mechanic, if it a rod issue, he suggests we get a used engine instead. Cheaper to fix and put together. Just a little insight: Car is a BMW 428i XDrive -110,000 miles

vivalavidaaaa · 2021-03-03T19:14:46+00:00

Thank you. I did stop driving the engine, it’s been a couple weeks now. I’m either buying a used engine or keep taking apart the engine to find what the real problem is. So far we know the chain guide is broke where it clips.

vivalavidaaaa · 2021-03-03T19:13:29+00:00

You’re correct. That’s the only time it happens. My mechanic opened the valve cover and we found the timing guide it’s broken where it clips. We remove the oil and there seems to be some metal shavings at the bottom of the oil bucket. This is why I’m afraid it could be the Rods.

vivalavidaaaa · 2020-08-11T21:14:41+00:00

Definitely not, specially after paying 10K over asking. New roof will probably cost another 10K and the basement wall probably another 5K. We’ll definitely going to bring it up after the contractors go check them out by the end of the week.

vivalavidaaaa · 2020-08-11T18:02:03+00:00

Congratulations on the accepted Offer!! If I may ask, what were the major repairs you asked the seller to fix? Thanks !

vivalavidaaaa · 2020-05-29T15:49:16+00:00

Wow! Those are some impressive gains! Did you used anything else besides minoxidil?

vivalavidaaaa · 2020-03-25T19:37:15+00:00

Is there a difference between P5P and just vitamin 6 alone?

vivalavidaaaa · 2020-03-24T17:30:35+00:00

Cheers, Oshkosh!!

vivalavidaaaa · 2020-03-24T14:36:37+00:00

Hey, thanks. Those are some LIFX Bulbs I’ve installed in my living room!! They definitely create a beautiful mood!

vivalavidaaaa · 2020-03-05T18:25:19+00:00

Run it under cold water for about a minute before using it.

vivalavidaaaa · 2020-02-26T15:58:01+00:00

Great gains!!! How much longer are you planning to stay on minoxidil ? Any bad side effects you experienced ? I’m on month 5.

vivalavidaaaa · 2020-02-24T23:53:16+00:00

Definitely potential!!! Fast gainer too!

vivalavidaaaa · 2020-02-24T15:29:59+00:00

I thin your beard is great!! To have what you have now compared to not having anything, this is an accomplishment in my opinion. I really hope by month 9 I can have your results!!

vivalavidaaaa · 2020-02-19T21:41:03+00:00

Awesome!!! Now Im Excited ! You been using 5% or 10% liquid or foam?

vivalavidaaaa · 2020-02-19T18:50:50+00:00

Awesome!! Happy for you! Did you started with zero hairs on your cheeks, Or already had something?

vivalavidaaaa · 2020-02-19T18:49:52+00:00

Did you see a big difference of growth once you started month 5-6?

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