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bruggs
09-27-2004, 18:20
My 1998 540 appears to have a valve knock. It starts at engine start up and at idle, however it doesn't do it all the time. Does anyone have any repair advice or can recommend a non dealer repair shop in Atlanta, GA.

Thank you,
Bruggs

kigerka
09-28-2004, 08:06
Not an expert but you may want to check the pressure output of the Fuel Pump, or intake manifold.

invazn9o9
09-29-2004, 12:37
what gas do you use? if you read the owners manual, it says to use 91 octane because it prevents BMW's from knocking...

kigerka
09-29-2004, 14:00
I use 93 just to be sure.

But, that is true, low grade gas will effect it

bruggs
10-01-2004, 10:28
I use 93 octane, it is definatley a valve train issue. I curious about the cost of repair.