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  • blizake500
    E30 Addict
    • May 2014
    • 424

    #1

    Bottom end noise

    I looked at an E30 to purchase today and at idle it's making a knocking/clattering noise. When I sped up the idle most of the noise went away. It's not the fan or belts for a fact. Should I stay away? He's asking a premium price
  • MrBurgundy
    R3V Elite
    • Mar 2012
    • 5294

    #2
    It could be a million things. Take it to a mechanic and have it inspected before you buy it.
    Current Collection: 1990 325is // 1987 325i Vert // 2003 525i 5spd // 1985 380SL // 1992 Ranger 5spd // 2005 Avalanche // 2024 Honda Grom SP // 2024 Yamaha XSR700 // 2024 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon

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    • Sea Aych
      Mod Crazy
      • Apr 2013
      • 763

      #3
      Curious what he says it is....
      1988 Atlantisblau Euro/Japanese 325i Cabriolet
      1989 Schwartz 325i - now M50 powered! - now very dead
      1998 Toyota 4Runner Limited
      My 17,000km Big NA National Parks trip!

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      • ahlem
        Grease Monkey
        • Sep 2008
        • 369

        #4
        My guess is wallowed out rocker pads where they hit the cam.

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