Engine sound at 3000 RPM
Thread Starter
Super Member
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 552
Likes: 0
From: Calgary, AB, Canada
2002 C230K, Silver, 6-speed, Evo, Roof, Leather, CD, Staggered C7 Wheels
Engine sound at 3000 RPM
Now that I have the windows open most of the time while driving I began noticing an unpleasant sound from the engine at around 3000 RPM.
It sounds like a metal gate flapping and beating on metal (like a valve of some sort
)
Do you guys have any idea about this?
It sounds like a metal gate flapping and beating on metal (like a valve of some sort
)Do you guys have any idea about this?
Last edited by VoyagerDude; Jul 2, 2002 at 02:07 AM.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 1,377
Likes: 1
From: Vancouver Island, B.C. Canada
2005 smart cabrio; 2008 Mercedes-Benz B 200
a guess
It's the valves hitting the pistons.
Just kidding.
I bet it's the supercharger beginning to spool up - those suckers are quite noisy above 3K rpm.
Just kidding.
I bet it's the supercharger beginning to spool up - those suckers are quite noisy above 3K rpm.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 1,089
Likes: 0
From: The Red Planet
09' BMW M3 E90
Hi Voyager, i have the same issue with my car. I don't think it is anything to worry about. Like Mike T said it is the supercharger spooling up. Some times it can get noisey under there.
But i noticed on my car it does it when the car is not warmed up yet, after it is warmed up (10-15 minutes of driving) the noise seem's to dissapear a little.
But i noticed on my car it does it when the car is not warmed up yet, after it is warmed up (10-15 minutes of driving) the noise seem's to dissapear a little.
Thread Starter
Super Member
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 552
Likes: 0
From: Calgary, AB, Canada
2002 C230K, Silver, 6-speed, Evo, Roof, Leather, CD, Staggered C7 Wheels
Originally posted by young
i have no idea... i think you need to take a video...
i have no idea... i think you need to take a video...
Thread Starter
Super Member
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 552
Likes: 0
From: Calgary, AB, Canada
2002 C230K, Silver, 6-speed, Evo, Roof, Leather, CD, Staggered C7 Wheels
Thanks for the responses guys, I'll try listening after 10-15 minutes of driving.
HAPPY CANADA DAY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
:p :p
HAPPY CANADA DAY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
:p :p
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 1,377
Likes: 1
From: Vancouver Island, B.C. Canada
2005 smart cabrio; 2008 Mercedes-Benz B 200
Canada day
Originally posted by VoyagerDude
HAPPY CANADA DAY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HAPPY CANADA DAY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I just got back from a free Big Sugar Canada day (9-10 PM PST)concert in Victoria, followed by fireworks. A great show, my 3 kids loved it.
Trending Topics
Thread Starter
Super Member
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 552
Likes: 0
From: Calgary, AB, Canada
2002 C230K, Silver, 6-speed, Evo, Roof, Leather, CD, Staggered C7 Wheels
Re: Canada day
Originally posted by Mike T.
Yeah, eh!!
I just got back from a free Big Sugar Canada day (9-10 PM PST)concert in Victoria, followed by fireworks. A great show, my 3 kids loved it.
Yeah, eh!!
I just got back from a free Big Sugar Canada day (9-10 PM PST)concert in Victoria, followed by fireworks. A great show, my 3 kids loved it.
This morning I listened to the engine after driving to work (about 15 minutes) and indeed the metallic sound wasn't there. The engine actually sounded nice.
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)
Verdad Gallardo
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 8,189
Likes: 1
From: SF
2007 VW GTI
my coupe and my mom's coupe made the exact same sounds... we both thought it might be a problem with our cars until we realized each others' did it too
i'm not sure what makes that metallic sound exactly, but i've learned to love it. get it up to 5400 rpm and it really screams
i'm not sure what makes that metallic sound exactly, but i've learned to love it. get it up to 5400 rpm and it really screams
Super Member
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 875
Likes: 1
From: Los Angeles
2002 c230k
Re: Re: Canada day
Originally posted by VoyagerDude
We had 54-40 and Bif Naked here
This morning I listened to the engine after driving to work (about 15 minutes) and indeed the metallic sound wasn't there. The engine actually sounded nice.
We had 54-40 and Bif Naked here
This morning I listened to the engine after driving to work (about 15 minutes) and indeed the metallic sound wasn't there. The engine actually sounded nice.
Super Member
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 756
Likes: 1
From: Canada
Re: Engine sound at 3000 RPM
Originally posted by VoyagerDude
Now that I have the windows open most of the time while driving I began noticing an unpleasant sound from the engine at around 3000 RPM.
It sounds like a metal gate flapping and beating on metal (like a valve of some sort )
Do you guys have any idea about this?
Now that I have the windows open most of the time while driving I began noticing an unpleasant sound from the engine at around 3000 RPM.
It sounds like a metal gate flapping and beating on metal (like a valve of some sort
)Do you guys have any idea about this?
Thread Starter
Super Member
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 552
Likes: 0
From: Calgary, AB, Canada
2002 C230K, Silver, 6-speed, Evo, Roof, Leather, CD, Staggered C7 Wheels
Re: Re: Engine sound at 3000 RPM
Originally posted by viper
Is the noise only when in motion or is it present in neutral at 3000 rpm ?
Is the noise only when in motion or is it present in neutral at 3000 rpm ?
The noise is present in both neutral and in gear starting around 3000 RPM for the first ?-15 minutes.
After that it seems to go away in both neutral and in gear.
Super Member
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 756
Likes: 1
From: Canada
Check the heat shield in the engine compartment. It may need to be bent a little since it is in contact with the exhaust manifold. When the engine is warmed up it expands enough so that it does not rattle against anything. Get someone to rev it up in neutral and you will see where it is coming from.
Thread Starter
Super Member
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 552
Likes: 0
From: Calgary, AB, Canada
2002 C230K, Silver, 6-speed, Evo, Roof, Leather, CD, Staggered C7 Wheels
Thanks viper,
Might be worth checking out.
I'll try to find this heat shield.
What is it made of? What side of the engine is it?
Might be worth checking out.
I'll try to find this heat shield.
What is it made of? What side of the engine is it?
