1991 BMW 3 Series "repair lifter ticking sound engine" Questions

...repair do rule out the other causes that might cause the same ticking sound like the spark plugs ,low engine oil or excessive engine oil.some times cleaning the chamber and the net underneath might ...

...repair engine Ticking sound is typical of slack in the valve train. Try using a wood dowell "stethescope" and touch it to the rocker arm cover over each cylinder. If a rocker arm adjustment is too ...

...the next oil change ,IF fore some reason it would git wheres the it may need a new lifter or bearings, PS see replacing lifters or bearings in a repair manual or take in for service..hope this

...repair do rule out the other causes that might cause the same ticking sound like the spark plugs ,low engine oil or excessive engine oil.some times cleaning the chamber and the net underneath might ...

...repair it. Hello it sounds like a lifter is not getting the proper lubrication or a push rod that goes to the lifter may be partially clogged.Try some engine flush then a oil change to see what ...

...ticking noise (not loud) when engine is under slight acceleration between 1500- 2000 rpm. The noise decreases as the engine warms up but doesn't go away until it is completely warm ie 5-10 min i hav ...

...repair in the next few days....it will only get worse  and your back presure will be affected thus your fuel milage will be real bad and getting worse...i too thought it was a lifter...but the ...

...lifter (or something else) not getting enough oil.. Rate well ;o) the ticking is comming from the hydraulic valVe followers, you need a new oil pump, DON'T DRIVE THIS CAR WITRH THIS LOW OIL PRESSURE, ...

...ticking sound. Tappets are the part of the engine that pushes the valves open. When not set correctly they sound like a ticking 'purring' noise that changes with engine speed. If you don't get this ...

...lifter with push rod engines; or cam followers {rocker arms) with overhead cam engines that push on the top of valve stems . Check a repair manual to see if your engine has valves that can ...