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2001 BMW 540i 4.4L NOISE
Posted to European Engine on 9/3/2009 8 Replies

At cold start up there is a knocking noise, sounds like from the left bank. Removed valve cover to inspect vanos and guides, vanos tight, no guide debris. Main timing chain appeared loose. Then removed right valve cover & sub oil pan to inspect, no debris foun...

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car Vehicle Data

2001 BMW 540i

VIN WBADN63431
Engine4.4 L / 8 cyl / GAS
Trans5-speed Automatic (Electronic)
DeliveryFI
AffectedNoise
ConditionsStart Up
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car Vehicle Data

2001 BMW 540i

VIN WBADN63431
Engine4.4 L / 8 cyl / GAS
Trans5-speed Automatic (Electronic)
DeliveryFI
AffectedNoise
ConditionsStart Up