Gurgling sound from my 2004 e46 coupe 2ltr petrol 94k miles
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Hi All,
Just looking for some advice from a knowledgeable PHer. I've had my e46 for 2.5 years with not really any trouble at all. Of late( last month-ish) I've noticed a very distinct gurgling sound when in and around town driving. Its happening in dry conditions and Ive never heard such a sound in a car before. Sounds like someone has let the bath water out when I'm driving? Sound appears to be coming from the right side of the engine behind the steering colum. Particularly noticeable when stationery at lights and other people have also commented when its happened.
Car is driving fine, but this is a worrying sound to hear almost every time I drive it now.
Your opinions would be much appreciated.
Shane
Just looking for some advice from a knowledgeable PHer. I've had my e46 for 2.5 years with not really any trouble at all. Of late( last month-ish) I've noticed a very distinct gurgling sound when in and around town driving. Its happening in dry conditions and Ive never heard such a sound in a car before. Sounds like someone has let the bath water out when I'm driving? Sound appears to be coming from the right side of the engine behind the steering colum. Particularly noticeable when stationery at lights and other people have also commented when its happened.
Car is driving fine, but this is a worrying sound to hear almost every time I drive it now.
Your opinions would be much appreciated.
Shane
Is that expensive Skellen?
Anyone else have views other than MPG greatly appreciated! She does like a drink. like her owner!
Im afraid its time to part company if it could be something sinister. I'd rather get out now than pump money in over the next 40k miles if its starts to be trouble before the 100k magic number.
Anyone else have views other than MPG greatly appreciated! She does like a drink. like her owner!
Im afraid its time to part company if it could be something sinister. I'd rather get out now than pump money in over the next 40k miles if its starts to be trouble before the 100k magic number.
blondini said:
e46 coupe 2ltr petrol?
Not being funny or picky honest, but that's an odd way to describe it as the 2 litre petrol would be in a 318. Is it a 320? The 320 petrol is actually 2.2 litres.
I think the OP has described the car correctly. It's an E46 with a 2.0 petrol engine. If a 320 he probably would have said 'E46 2.2ltr petrol'.Not being funny or picky honest, but that's an odd way to describe it as the 2 litre petrol would be in a 318. Is it a 320? The 320 petrol is actually 2.2 litres.
Anyway, your mpg is about right OP. The best I saw was 34 from mine. I parted with mine last November - worst, most unreliable car I've ever owned. It cost me c.£7k in depreciation and repairs in 2 years.
Thinking of going to a 335d if i can justify the investment. However current car is worth €4-5k max in Irish market and €16k with it to come up 4 years merits serious consideration. will an 8 yr old 335D make 8k in 3 years with possible well over the 100k mark on the clock??
Gurgling sounds or no gurgling sounds!
Previous poster - you got a Wikipedia link as you deserve to read about the inaccuracy of your post.
Gurgling sounds or no gurgling sounds!
Previous poster - you got a Wikipedia link as you deserve to read about the inaccuracy of your post.
scurtin said:
Previous poster - you got a Wikipedia link as you deserve to read about the inaccuracy of your post.
Inaccuracy? 
What did you think was inaccurate, please enlighten me? Wiki said:
318
The 318 was introduced in 1998, the 1.9 L BMW M43.[17] However, it was designated the M43B19TU (technical update) and had dual balancing shafts which increased horsepower to 118 hp (88 kW) and torque to 180 N·m (133 ft·lbf). Along with the 316, the 318 received an updated engine in 2002: the 2.0 L BMW N42. It produced 143 hp (107 kW) and 200 N·m (148 ft·lbf).[17] The 318 was not released into the United States market.
320
Sold in many places, including the United Kingdom, Germany, Greece, Canada, Australia and Ireland. It was powered by a 2.2-liter in-line six-cylinder engine making 170 hp (127 kW). It was the base model in Canada, Germany, Australia, where it would be succeeded by the 323i.
The 318 was introduced in 1998, the 1.9 L BMW M43.[17] However, it was designated the M43B19TU (technical update) and had dual balancing shafts which increased horsepower to 118 hp (88 kW) and torque to 180 N·m (133 ft·lbf). Along with the 316, the 318 received an updated engine in 2002: the 2.0 L BMW N42. It produced 143 hp (107 kW) and 200 N·m (148 ft·lbf).[17] The 318 was not released into the United States market.
320
Sold in many places, including the United Kingdom, Germany, Greece, Canada, Australia and Ireland. It was powered by a 2.2-liter in-line six-cylinder engine making 170 hp (127 kW). It was the base model in Canada, Germany, Australia, where it would be succeeded by the 323i.
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