rubbing noise.. - Page 2

jibm · 14-09-2010, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lawsy

It's an LSD so it will groan slightly under slow full lock turns. An oil change will quieten it down somewhat,

But don't panic too much

thats why i wasn't worried

s.mac · 14-09-2010, 09:08 AM

ball joint or bearings ? I thought I had a noise from the rear last year and it was front ball joint

changed under warranty

conleth m3 · 14-09-2010, 11:03 AM

had similar noise with older e46m3 i had, was the diff oil. dealer put in additive to oil (or changed it - can't remember) then noise went away.

csl does it occasionally now, will get it looked at at some point

conleth

carlm5 · 14-09-2010, 03:53 PM

Excellent guys, thanks for the input. That's put my mind at rest somewhat. I'll have the oil changed, the seals/ balljoints inspected and report back.

14-09-2010, 09:08 AM	#12
s.mac CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 4,247 Casino cash: $15600	ball joint or bearings ? I thought I had a noise from the rear last year and it was front ball joint changed under warranty

14-09-2010, 11:03 AM	#13
conleth m3 S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 218 Casino cash: $9386	had similar noise with older e46m3 i had, was the diff oil. dealer put in additive to oil (or changed it - can't remember) then noise went away. csl does it occasionally now, will get it looked at at some point conleth

14-09-2010, 03:53 PM	#14
carlm5 Wonky 'L' after Washing Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: west sussex Posts: 12 Casino cash: $1075	Excellent guys, thanks for the input. That's put my mind at rest somewhat. I'll have the oil changed, the seals/ balljoints inspected and report back.