[pen15ofgoldd]

So, took my car in because my car to the dealership yesterday for some fixing up. I was leaking some oil, and it started to have a really weird chirping sound. So i picked the car up i noticed right away it was much louder and i have some drone. I have been catless for the past 6 months so breaking it in was done.

Here is the list of things they changed, and will any of them change the exhaust note?
Ribbed v-belt, mechanical belt ten, reflection pulley, oil filter gasket, and also the vent hose that i think was connect to right next to the housing gasket.

[Dark_Knight_335]

Not sure any of those things could increase the exhaust volume, but I suppose they COULD have knocked the exhaust flap vacuum plug loose.

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So you never indicated whether you were happy or disappointed with this change

[pen15ofgoldd]

Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_335

Not sure any of those things could increase the exhaust volume, but I suppose they COULD have knocked the exhaust flap vacuum plug loose.

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So you never indicated whether you were happy or disappointed with this change

Im not sure what I think of it. There is now some drone. I swear it seems like they threw on a PE. I also noticed less power. When I get off work ill be doing some logs to see what my boost is.

[pen15ofgoldd]

The service advisor does love me, and I also bring a a bunch of chips or donuts for the mechanics. Maybe they hooked me up?

[Turbod]

Originally Posted by pen15ofgoldd

I also noticed less power. When I get off work ill be doing some logs to see what my boost is.

Possibly your wastegate is stuck open?

[Corrupted]

Originally Posted by Turbod

Possibly your wastegate is stuck open?

Don't you think he'd notice a total lack of power before he noticed the loud exhaust?

[pen15ofgoldd]

Originally Posted by Corrupted

Don't you think he'd notice a total lack of power before he noticed the loud exhaust?

I did notice the power when I picked it up, but I thought maybe they restated the ecu. So it wasnt used to my driving? But after reading about the Wastegate problems I really think thats it.

[pen15ofgoldd]

Originally Posted by Turbod

Possibly your wastegate is stuck open?

I think you’re right. Is there a way for me to check if it is?

[Sidewinderpb]

Wouldn't you be throwing codes if the wastegate were open?

[pen15ofgoldd]

Originally Posted by Sidewinderpb

Wouldn't you be throwing codes if the wastegate were open?

I figured out what was wrong. For some reason the mechanics unplugged my jb4 harnesses and when they put it back in they put them in the wrong plugs.

[Sidewinderpb]

Originally Posted by pen15ofgoldd

I figured out what was wrong. For some reason the mechanics unplugged my jb4 harnesses and when they put it back in they put them in the wrong plugs.

They probably couldn't read the ECU.

[mojobmw_e90]

Reason I refuse to take my car in. I have 3 open recalls for my car and I'm still not taking it in. Bunch of these techs get the job by knowing someone. They don't get them because they are superb mechanics

[pen15ofgoldd]

Who would have been at fault if something happened to my engine when they installed it wrong?

[Dhillon92]

It would be yours for taking it in with the jb4 still connected. IMO, you can't expect them to work on your car and have aftermarket parts in their way. For whatever reason they removed the jb4 connector, they would have no idea what to do with it because its not a BMW part, so they just plugged them wherever they fit.

[pen15ofgoldd]

Originally Posted by Dhillon92

It would be yours for taking it in with the jb4 still connected. IMO, you can't expect them to work on your car and have aftermarket parts in their way. For whatever reason they removed the jb4 connector, they would have no idea what to do with it because its not a BMW part, so they just plugged them wherever they fit.

Oh well thank god they like me and don?t care if I Mod my car. But, now I know to take it out whenever they need to work on the engine.

[Dhillon92]

Yea always best to take out what you can, I worry less about them voiding my warranty, and more about their knowledge with dealing with aftermarket parts. Ive worked at dealerships before so I have this inevitable paranoia of others working on the car, it does save the bank though!

My pulley or belt have started making a slight rotational ticking sound for the first minute on a cold start, what were your sympotoms before you got them replaced? How bad was it and was it consistent even after engine warm up? I'm thinking of replacing what you did preventively.

[pen15ofgoldd]

when i first noticed it, the sound was a chirping noise. I thought the chirping could have been from my oil gasket leak and was getting on the belts. Then slowly it started to become that ticking sound you are describing. I only noticed the sounds when i was parked or idle and even after warm up the sounds were still there.
if you need part numbers let me know.

Originally Posted by Dhillon92

Yea always best to take out what you can, I worry less about them voiding my warranty, and more about their knowledge with dealing with aftermarket parts. Ive worked at dealerships before so I have this inevitable paranoia of others working on the car, it does save the bank though!

My pulley or belt have started making a slight rotational ticking sound for the first minute on a cold start, what were your sympotoms before you got them replaced? How bad was it and was it consistent even after engine warm up? I'm thinking of replacing what you did preventively.

[Dark_Knight_335]

Woof.... that was ballsy- leaving your JB4 plugged in for a dealer visit

[pen15ofgoldd]

Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_335

Woof.... that was ballsy- leaving your JB4 plugged in for a dealer visit

The service manager loves me. I used my charm and flirt with her... Haha and I bring food to the mechanics every time I bring my car in