1997 BMW 318 Noise from the engine

1997 BMW 318
110,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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KWAPPIAH
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I have a BMW 318ti and the car's revs starts dropping when the engine heats up or i stop at the lights ie when idle. There is a loud whistling noise as well that comes from the engine and the whole thing shakes. There was a cat converter that rattled alot and i changed it but the is still happening. any help
Mar 7, 2010 at 11:42 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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Replace part number 16 in the link I am sending you, it is the crank case vent valve, it is a high failure item, as are the hoses.
Mar 8, 2010 at 2:29 AM
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