E36 engine rattle

["Chris E. Geiselman" <CGeiselman@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

My 1992 E36 325i  has developed a strange rattle or vibration in the
engine. Most noticeable between 1800-2000 rpm. The noise seems to be comi=
ng
from right under the valve cover. The car has 57,000 miles and just had i=
ts
Inspection II done.

Someone mentioned they have traced a similar noise to a loose cover on th=
e
intake camshaft. They say attempts to correct the problem are seldom
successful even when the cover is replaced with a new one. Apparently thi=
s
is a plastic cover that just clips over the intake cam and works itself
loose. Before we pull the valve cover to take a look-see I'm wondering if=

others have had a similar experience and solved it.....or have another id=
ea
about what the problem might be.

Many Thanks,
Chris Geiselman (OH)
BMWCCA #101724

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