323i Ticking Sound

mcgrandlej · 08-15-2012, 11:02 PM

Hi,
Sorry if I'm posting in the wrong section. If so just let me know and ill move it as quick as I can.

My 1999 323i is making a ticking sound when in neutral. It sounds like its coming from the right side under the hood, but I could easily be wrong. It disappears when I put my foot on the clutch, and I've noticed that it starts about 1 min after the car starts for the first time.

To clarify my last sentence, when I turn the car on first thing in the morning or after a few hours of non-use, the sound will slowly fade in a be at its loudest after about a minute or so. It will then continue as long as the clutch is not depressed.

I can only hear it when the car is in neutral, but it may also be happening in other gears and I simply can't hear it over the exhaust.

If anybody has any suggestions that'd be great. I have read a few forums regarding the release bearing, and about getrag rattle.

Thanks,
Jonathan

mcgrandlej · 08-31-2012, 11:54 AM

This solved my problem. When I bought the car it had a lightweight flywheel installed, thus making the noise.

If you come across this and have a similar problem check this post out.
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=941763

moiz21 · 08-31-2012, 01:16 PM

nevermind

08-15-2012, 11:02 PM	#1
mcgrandlej Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 6 My Ride: 1999 323i View My Garage	323i Ticking Sound Hi, Sorry if I'm posting in the wrong section. If so just let me know and ill move it as quick as I can. My 1999 323i is making a ticking sound when in neutral. It sounds like its coming from the right side under the hood, but I could easily be wrong. It disappears when I put my foot on the clutch, and I've noticed that it starts about 1 min after the car starts for the first time. To clarify my last sentence, when I turn the car on first thing in the morning or after a few hours of non-use, the sound will slowly fade in a be at its loudest after about a minute or so. It will then continue as long as the clutch is not depressed. I can only hear it when the car is in neutral, but it may also be happening in other gears and I simply can't hear it over the exhaust. If anybody has any suggestions that'd be great. I have read a few forums regarding the release bearing, and about getrag rattle. Thanks, Jonathan

08-31-2012, 01:16 PM	#3
moiz21 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Silver Spring, MD Posts: 1,307 My Ride: 1999 323i 5-SPD View My Garage	nevermind __________________ *MODS* P46 Projectors + FX-R Retrofit + 6k D2S / 60 LED AE's / Smoked LED Tails / Smoked Turn and Side Markers / BSW 10" Sub /ZHP Knob / Matte Black Grills / DICE / Parrot + Connects2 / OEM Alternative Alarm Mod / Clutch Switch Delay Mod / M3 Rep Front Bumper / 3M Black CF Di-Noc Wrap / K&N Intake / 35% Tint All Around / Black Short Eurotray / 545i Shifter

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08-31-2012, 11:54 AM	#2
mcgrandlej Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 6 My Ride: 1999 323i View My Garage	This solved my problem. When I bought the car it had a lightweight flywheel installed, thus making the noise. If you come across this and have a similar problem check this post out. http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=941763