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1997 BMW 318 Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Noise, Rattle.
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Asked on March 8, 2010

1997 BMW 318 Noise from the engine

Noises problem
1997 BMW 318 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual 110000 miles

I have a BMW 318ti and the car's revs starts dropping when the engine heats up or i stop at the lights ie when idle. There is a loud whistling noise as well that comes from the engine and the whole thing shakes. There was a cat converter that rattled alot and i changed it but the is still happening. any help
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Replied on March 8, 2010

Replace part number 16 in the link I am sending you, it is the crank case vent valve, it is a high failure item, as are the hoses. http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=CC93&mospid=47493&btnr=11_1562&hg=11&fg=15

Tiny Answered by Dr. Hagerty (expert)
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