Not joined yet? Register for free and enjoy features such as alerts, private messaging and viewing latest posts and topics.
2012 - E70 40d M Sport - Engine Noise / Vibration
2012 - E70 40d M Sport - Engine Noise / Vibration
Hi all,
Went to view another today (35k Full BMW SH).
This is going to be difficult to explain, so i'll take from the top. Looked around the car, proper body inspection all looked ok, bar some cosmetic issues.
Then thought let me turn engine on... seemed to start fine, but i noticed aside from the usual diesel chatter once engine on and idle,
1. There was another dull droning sound in background....
2. I also noticed that the steering wheel was also vibrating , not wildly, but its noticeable and more so than my straight 6 E46.
I have video in MP4 format but doesn't seem easy to share, main thing it shows is that the Engine cover is moving.
Any advice / views?
Is this normal or is it sign of something wrong?
Many thanks as a appreciate this is not easy to describe in a forum.
Went to view another today (35k Full BMW SH).
This is going to be difficult to explain, so i'll take from the top. Looked around the car, proper body inspection all looked ok, bar some cosmetic issues.
Then thought let me turn engine on... seemed to start fine, but i noticed aside from the usual diesel chatter once engine on and idle,
1. There was another dull droning sound in background....
2. I also noticed that the steering wheel was also vibrating , not wildly, but its noticeable and more so than my straight 6 E46.
I have video in MP4 format but doesn't seem easy to share, main thing it shows is that the Engine cover is moving.
Any advice / views?
Is this normal or is it sign of something wrong?
Many thanks as a appreciate this is not easy to describe in a forum.
Re: 2012 - E70 40d M Sport - Engine Noise / Vibration
Mine is as smooth as silk - for a 6 pot diesel. I would say that sort of vibration indicates an issue. The only ‘drone’ I get is from the ac fans, but that’s more like an aircraft trying to take off at present with this warm weather!
My steering wheel doesn’t move either.
My steering wheel doesn’t move either.
Never anthropomorphise computers. They hate that.
Re: 2012 - E70 40d M Sport - Engine Noise / Vibration
Yes mine too is smooth with no vibration and it has covered 203,000 miles
Re: 2012 - E70 40d M Sport - Engine Noise / Vibration
The alternator has a drone and there is a recall to change a plastic pully at the minute.
Re: 2012 - E70 40d M Sport - Engine Noise / Vibration
Hi
Many thanks super useful to know as it confirms issue.
Just to check when you say yours is smooth - do you mean no vibration at idle on steering wheel?
Also anyway to video share as I'd like to show engine cover movement and see if you guys have that....
Thanks for heads up about recall.
Many thanks super useful to know as it confirms issue.
Just to check when you say yours is smooth - do you mean no vibration at idle on steering wheel?
Also anyway to video share as I'd like to show engine cover movement and see if you guys have that....
Thanks for heads up about recall.
Re: 2012 - E70 40d M Sport - Engine Noise / Vibration
Hi all
Just by way of update i went to see another 40d today, more so to check out vibration and compare.
The other 40d has a bit less vibration which leads me to conclude that my concerns of this one are some what warranted.
The garage hasn't came back to me with anything, doubtful they will as they seem to think its normal which it isn't
Just by way of update i went to see another 40d today, more so to check out vibration and compare.
The other 40d has a bit less vibration which leads me to conclude that my concerns of this one are some what warranted.
The garage hasn't came back to me with anything, doubtful they will as they seem to think its normal which it isn't
Re: 2012 - E70 40d M Sport - Engine Noise / Vibration
I wouldn't say my sd has much vibration but I can feel a bit through the footrest at idle,at 35k there is unlikely to be much wrong but there is always one bad one about !
Re: 2012 - E70 40d M Sport - Engine Noise / Vibration
Yeah i know, but in comparison to the other one, the vibes were quite high...
doing searches online it's also difficult to pin point these things...and not sure even on here people know common cause ?
doing searches online it's also difficult to pin point these things...and not sure even on here people know common cause ?
Re: 2012 - E70 40d M Sport - Engine Noise / Vibration
Its running uneven...could be a vac leak or a sensor....if it is genuine 35K and a good price i'd buy it and code read it...it may have been sat there and loads of startups and needs a good thrashng as it may need a regen of the DPF.....
Re: 2012 - E70 40d M Sport - Engine Noise / Vibration
Its 18k comes with 6 month autoguard warranty but they said they'd do a bit more.
Bit of a gamble to buy if turns out big issue no?
That aside... the plot thickens (again)
I called the trader and they said they have now sent it to their workshop to be looked at. They seemed to now accept the vibration is there....
Doing my own research I thought it could be engine mounts but at that mileage?
PS here is video of the issue https://youtu.be/aleJrzkOWYo
Re: 2012 - E70 40d M Sport - Engine Noise / Vibration
Difficult to say from video but could the plastic cover maybe not seated correctly?
Re: 2012 - E70 40d M Sport - Engine Noise / Vibration
No shortage of these cars why buy one that seems not quite right ? Its only going to lead to hassle to get it repaired and that's even if they can find whats wrong quickly !
Re: 2012 - E70 40d M Sport - Engine Noise / Vibration
Agree. This particular one is best condition I've seen, low mileage, bmw service etc.
I'll see what / if they come back. But have decided not going to purchase if not resolved or explained upfront.
I'll see what / if they come back. But have decided not going to purchase if not resolved or explained upfront.
Re: 2012 - E70 40d M Sport - Engine Noise / Vibration
I have seen two suggestions for ‘shuddering’ with the twin-turbo versions. One being after a long run and the twin turbos not working properly causing bad airflow at the intake? Yours is cold so that doesn’t fit but the other one might.
It is suggested that the lock-up clutch on the torque converter may be dying that’s a box out to get to the TC and change it. Cheap(ish) in parts £300 or so but pricy for labour so check the warranty terms very carefully!
Other than that, fuel injection system is mentioned.
All suggest getting a code read done with a BMW scanner. Generic readers won’t find all codes, or decode them in a usable form.
It is suggested that the lock-up clutch on the torque converter may be dying that’s a box out to get to the TC and change it. Cheap(ish) in parts £300 or so but pricy for labour so check the warranty terms very carefully!
Other than that, fuel injection system is mentioned.
All suggest getting a code read done with a BMW scanner. Generic readers won’t find all codes, or decode them in a usable form.
Never anthropomorphise computers. They hate that.