2001 Bmw 740 Knoxing Sound Coming Engine On Passenger Side Loud First Start

2001 BMW 740
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knoxing sound coming from engine on passenger side loud when first start then quitens down alot after runs a little
Nov 4, 2012 at 12:17 AM
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IO would be getting this investigated first hand asap as this may be a bearing failure, i would not start the engine\, i would get it towed in, as if it is a bearing problem, you will do further damage running the engine.
Nov 4, 2012 at 2:23 AM
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