What Causes the Noise from an Aftermarket BMW Valve Cover?
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BMW aftermarket valve cover noise is mainly caused by the following reasons: Valve leakage noise: Outside the valve chamber, it is more noticeable under high load and low RPM, and the noise increases with the load. The main reason is that during the reaming of the valve seat, improper operation or excessive wear of the valve guide hole causes the valve seat to tilt or the valve clearance to be too small, leading to valve burning and improper valve closure, resulting in leakage noise. Valve knocking noise: During engine idle operation, continuous knocking occurs between the valve stem end and its driving component, increasing with RPM. The noise does not change with engine temperature or ignition interruption. The main reason is that the adjusted valve clearance has changed, or the valve was not adjusted properly.