B10 V8 Engine Noise - Help Required
B10 V8 Engine Noise - Help Required
Hi,
Annoyingly Dellboys B10 V8 engine has developed an annoying tapping noise.
Still runs ok and about to get further investigation done - but would appreciate any information from owners of similar cars that may have had a similar issue??
The videos are pretty big showing it running so I've put them on the "Youtube" links below.
Any advice appreciated.
engine and tappet noise
https://youtu.be/s7Btd1JOQ8M
Exhaust Note Start Up and Tappet Noise
https://youtu.be/PA99hx50eUI
Engine Start Up and Revving
https://youtu.be/4peuRettFl4
Cheers
Alex
Annoyingly Dellboys B10 V8 engine has developed an annoying tapping noise.
Still runs ok and about to get further investigation done - but would appreciate any information from owners of similar cars that may have had a similar issue??
The videos are pretty big showing it running so I've put them on the "Youtube" links below.
Any advice appreciated.
engine and tappet noise
https://youtu.be/s7Btd1JOQ8M
Exhaust Note Start Up and Tappet Noise
https://youtu.be/PA99hx50eUI
Engine Start Up and Revving
https://youtu.be/4peuRettFl4
Cheers
Alex
Current Cars
2010 Alpina B3s Cab (233/Deep Sea Blue)
2002 Alpina B10 V8s (96/Avus Blue)
2008 Alpina B5s (453/Sapphire Black)
2007Alpina D3 MT (348/Titanium Silver)
2009 Honda S2000 (Black/Red Leather)
1999 F355 F1 Spyder (Black/Beige Leather - US Spec)
1988 BMW E28 M5 (Black/Natur Leather - US Spec)
1988 Volkswagen Golf GTI MK2 8V - looking sad for itself and to be renovated!!
Previous Cars
Renaultsport Clio 172
Volkswagen Scirocco
Vauxhall Cavalier SRI
Various Vectras, Laguna's, 406's etc - for work
2010 Alpina B3s Cab (233/Deep Sea Blue)
2002 Alpina B10 V8s (96/Avus Blue)
2008 Alpina B5s (453/Sapphire Black)
2007Alpina D3 MT (348/Titanium Silver)
2009 Honda S2000 (Black/Red Leather)
1999 F355 F1 Spyder (Black/Beige Leather - US Spec)
1988 BMW E28 M5 (Black/Natur Leather - US Spec)
1988 Volkswagen Golf GTI MK2 8V - looking sad for itself and to be renovated!!
Previous Cars
Renaultsport Clio 172
Volkswagen Scirocco
Vauxhall Cavalier SRI
Various Vectras, Laguna's, 406's etc - for work
I don't know definitively but I have seen a number of threads over the years about noisy VANOS units?
Regards,
James
2022 BMW X7 40d M-Sport
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2007 D3 Touring 166 (SOLD)
2005 BMW 750i Sport (SOLD)
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2001 B10 V8 Touring 012/1 (SOLD)
2001 B10 V8 saloon 044/1 (SOLD)
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James
2022 BMW X7 40d M-Sport
2019 BMW X5 M50d
2018 BMW M760Li
2017 BMW 530i M-Sport Touring (SOLD)
2012 BMW 520d ED (Gave it back)
2011 BMW 535d GT SE (SOLD)
2008 BMW 730d SE (SOLD)
2007 BMW X5 3.0d SE (SOLD)
2007 D3 Touring 166 (SOLD)
2005 BMW 750i Sport (SOLD)
2005 BMW 730d Sport (SOLD)
2001 B10 V8 Touring 012/1 (SOLD)
2001 B10 V8 saloon 044/1 (SOLD)
1999 BMW 750iL (SOLD)
1997 BMW 750iL (SOLD)
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Sounds like it maybe a sticking hydraulic lifter/tappet. If the cars not been run for sometime the oil bleeds out the lifter, its check valve sticks not allowing the oil to pump it up. Hopefully a good run should sort it out.
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Cheers Guys,
Hopefully it is that - but it has had a couple of short blasts on the mway - which quietens it but doesn't make it go away.
More investigation req. me'thinks!!
Doesn't seem to make any difference to it's running so I hope it's that simple as it was parked for ages.
Hopefully it is that - but it has had a couple of short blasts on the mway - which quietens it but doesn't make it go away.
More investigation req. me'thinks!!
Doesn't seem to make any difference to it's running so I hope it's that simple as it was parked for ages.
Current Cars
2010 Alpina B3s Cab (233/Deep Sea Blue)
2002 Alpina B10 V8s (96/Avus Blue)
2008 Alpina B5s (453/Sapphire Black)
2007Alpina D3 MT (348/Titanium Silver)
2009 Honda S2000 (Black/Red Leather)
1999 F355 F1 Spyder (Black/Beige Leather - US Spec)
1988 BMW E28 M5 (Black/Natur Leather - US Spec)
1988 Volkswagen Golf GTI MK2 8V - looking sad for itself and to be renovated!!
Previous Cars
Renaultsport Clio 172
Volkswagen Scirocco
Vauxhall Cavalier SRI
Various Vectras, Laguna's, 406's etc - for work
2010 Alpina B3s Cab (233/Deep Sea Blue)
2002 Alpina B10 V8s (96/Avus Blue)
2008 Alpina B5s (453/Sapphire Black)
2007Alpina D3 MT (348/Titanium Silver)
2009 Honda S2000 (Black/Red Leather)
1999 F355 F1 Spyder (Black/Beige Leather - US Spec)
1988 BMW E28 M5 (Black/Natur Leather - US Spec)
1988 Volkswagen Golf GTI MK2 8V - looking sad for itself and to be renovated!!
Previous Cars
Renaultsport Clio 172
Volkswagen Scirocco
Vauxhall Cavalier SRI
Various Vectras, Laguna's, 406's etc - for work
Hopefully it's just one of the tappets and it will disappear after a bit more driving.
My only caution would be to say that my engine had been carefully maintained for the last 5 years and was sounding great but after an innocuous short drive it had turned into a wreck as the timing chain guides gave up with no warning.
Not suggesting this is your problem but for peace of mind I suggest you find a mechanic who knows the M62 engine if the noise persists.
My guides are done now and the engine is back to sounding nice & quiet.
Enjoy the car 👍
My only caution would be to say that my engine had been carefully maintained for the last 5 years and was sounding great but after an innocuous short drive it had turned into a wreck as the timing chain guides gave up with no warning.
Not suggesting this is your problem but for peace of mind I suggest you find a mechanic who knows the M62 engine if the noise persists.
My guides are done now and the engine is back to sounding nice & quiet.
Enjoy the car 👍
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Re: B10 V8 Engine Noise - Help Required
Well after 3 years and the noise getting a bit louder, I took the car to Phil at CPC. Turns out it’s coming from a cylinder valve due to some scoring. Luckily it appears to be one cylinder
As car is on 100k miles and has leaks from crank seal, timing chain cover and is also on original organic head gasket, timing chain guides not done yet, looks like it’s time to take the plunge and sort all the jobs in one hit and give the engine an overhaul.
While the engine is out, I expect there will be some other jobs that make sense doing - Phil seems to be the right man for the job.
Any advise greatly received.
Empty piggy bank time!
As car is on 100k miles and has leaks from crank seal, timing chain cover and is also on original organic head gasket, timing chain guides not done yet, looks like it’s time to take the plunge and sort all the jobs in one hit and give the engine an overhaul.
While the engine is out, I expect there will be some other jobs that make sense doing - Phil seems to be the right man for the job.
Any advise greatly received.
Empty piggy bank time!
B10 V8 #842
Re: B10 V8 Engine Noise - Help Required
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Re: B10 V8 Engine Noise - Help Required
Very true. In reality the cost is less than many pay a year in depreciation- well at least that’s what I have convinced myself off
B10 V8 #842
Re: B10 V8 Engine Noise - Help Required
Picked up the car today after 6 weeks of it being at CPC. After full engine strip down, lined and rebore of 1 cylinder, new piston, head gasket, and all seals replaced no more tapping noise!
Big thanks to Phil and Boris for doing such a great job!
Now need to get some gentle miles down.
Big thanks to Phil and Boris for doing such a great job!
Now need to get some gentle miles down.
B10 V8 #842
Re: B10 V8 Engine Noise - Help Required
Sorry to hear that it was such a big job, I thought that you had nailed it with the oil change at Sytners.
Did you also do the chain guides or were they ok.
Did you also do the chain guides or were they ok.
Current Cars
2010 Alpina B3s Cab (233/Deep Sea Blue)
2002 Alpina B10 V8s (96/Avus Blue)
2008 Alpina B5s (453/Sapphire Black)
2007Alpina D3 MT (348/Titanium Silver)
2009 Honda S2000 (Black/Red Leather)
1999 F355 F1 Spyder (Black/Beige Leather - US Spec)
1988 BMW E28 M5 (Black/Natur Leather - US Spec)
1988 Volkswagen Golf GTI MK2 8V - looking sad for itself and to be renovated!!
Previous Cars
Renaultsport Clio 172
Volkswagen Scirocco
Vauxhall Cavalier SRI
Various Vectras, Laguna's, 406's etc - for work
2010 Alpina B3s Cab (233/Deep Sea Blue)
2002 Alpina B10 V8s (96/Avus Blue)
2008 Alpina B5s (453/Sapphire Black)
2007Alpina D3 MT (348/Titanium Silver)
2009 Honda S2000 (Black/Red Leather)
1999 F355 F1 Spyder (Black/Beige Leather - US Spec)
1988 BMW E28 M5 (Black/Natur Leather - US Spec)
1988 Volkswagen Golf GTI MK2 8V - looking sad for itself and to be renovated!!
Previous Cars
Renaultsport Clio 172
Volkswagen Scirocco
Vauxhall Cavalier SRI
Various Vectras, Laguna's, 406's etc - for work
Re: B10 V8 Engine Noise - Help Required
The oil change a couple of years seemed to get rid of the noise for a few weeks and then it came back. Phil at CPC had no real explanation on why the piston/cylinder had the issue but he has seen it a few times.
Yes timing chain guides were replaced and so were the con bearings. The main bearings were absolutely fine as were all the other pistons and rings.
So I am hoping that with the later x5 head gasket fitted and all gaskets/seals replaced, the engine is now not a concern for many years to come.
Yes timing chain guides were replaced and so were the con bearings. The main bearings were absolutely fine as were all the other pistons and rings.
So I am hoping that with the later x5 head gasket fitted and all gaskets/seals replaced, the engine is now not a concern for many years to come.
B10 V8 #842
Re: B10 V8 Engine Noise - Help Required
You couldn't have had a better person than Boris on the spanners. I was at CPC when he was mid rebuild. Glad all is now good
Charles
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Teacher of Chemistry and driver of ALPINAs - not necessarily in that order
B3S Touring (49/116) - been to the moon and now on the way back!
Renault Grand Espace - not mine but the wife's!