My m20 motor clicking noise

[SacE30]

My m20 motor makes a loud clicking noise when its idle and driving. is that normal? I know most BMWs make that noise, but this is loud and annoying. Any info about it?

[Eecen]

It is normal. There are probably hundreds of these threads on here.

Valve adjustment might quiet it down, might not.

You'll learn to love that sound...or just turn up your music

[SacE30]

OH ok lol. Thanks

[Mr. Tasty]

my first couple cars were Japanese motors (mr2 mkII and ep3) so they were extremely quiet engines. When I bought my e30, I loved the actual sound of an engine. I love the "loppy" sounding idle and clicking of the engine.

[SacE30]

Yeah its nice i love my e30. but Like the guy above me said, valve adjustment could quiet it down. its a lot louder than other m20 motors i have heard.