GT-ER

Ever since I bought the car I've been hearing all sorts of noises from the engine.

There is the valve ticking lick noise ( which I'm pretty sure it's the tappets ).

Then there is this very faint rod knocking like noise ( which honestly sounds like a bent rod or something, but I've beaten the car pretty bad and have yet to see a rod pocking out of my block ).

And THEN there is that horrid whine that's uber loud when the car is cold and mellows out as it warms up to the point that you can barely hear it anymore.

I don't think my engine is bad in any way since it has yet to grenade and has been making these noises since I bought it a few months back.

Am I the only one who kinda finds it ridiculous that a hand made and stupid expensive engine is so unrefined? It sure does feel fast though...lol.

obsidian05e55

My E55 made so many noises, including the loud whine at cold start. Think it was some kind of emission pump. All normal i was told. My 63 makes a bunch of noises too. Guess its the nature of the beast.

dansamg

mine makes all the same noises.

With all the trouble you've had recently their is also the paranoid delusions messing with your head as well.

When my SC bearing went, I started hearing every little squeek, rattle and knock. it's all normal. they are just noisy engines.
the new TT is even louder.

look on youtube for E55 engine noise and you'll hear all the other engines that sound the same as yours.
if you think it's more, post a clip and everyone will chime in

zkeller

the ticking you hear is more than likely the fuel injectors pulsing. They are loud on any fuel injected car. the whine when you first start it up is the electric air pump which helps the cats do their catalyst conversion. Aluminum block/head engines are built a bit loose to compensate for thermal expansion so they are noiser especially when cold.

You think the E55 is loud, you should her the LSX engines in the Vettes and Camaros. When they have an agressive cam they sound like a sewing machine!

splinter

At least you know it’s not coming from the crank pulley. ;)
The air pump howls like a banshee on cold starts. Sturdy as an anvil, but refined and quiet they’re not.

All that power overrides any unpleasantness.

AK-AMG

Same noises here. Sounds like a rod is about to come out the side of the block.

cahiil55k

For the past 20,000 miles my engine has been making all the noises described above, and then some. I was told by many indy garages and stealerships that it's just the way the car is. It took some getting used to but looking back, I'm glad everyone was honest enough with me to not try to make a quick buck off those noises.

GT-ER

LOL...I find it funny and soothing that I'm not the only one. Out of all the cars I've had ( and I've owned a LOT of them ), the E55 has the loudest engine of all ( My Pontiac Grand Prix, even with me having turbocharged it and gotten almost twice the power it came with stock, was pretty silent...but it was ALL IRON which I'm sure helped ).

As dansamg stated, with my pulley ordeal I think I'm more paranoid than ever...lol. I had removed the cover that goes below the hood grill because I wanted the SC to make noise...but the noises have started to bother me so I put the grill cover back on.

Gonna see some videos on youtube.

GT-ER

I've also noticed that after beating on her...she makes even more noise ( I guess it's the oil getting thinner ).

tsquare

The AMG motors are angry motors they growl and whine because they are forced to drive on city streets all day - they are angry not being in a proper race car where they belong.

These AMG motors are angry motors. But it is this anger that makes these motors so special.

In all seriousness these are noisy motors, actually race motors that have been de-tuned for the street. Remember the noises these motors make are what makes them so special. Enjoy and revel in the noises, what the OP considers a lack of refinement, is actually the sound of a very refined race motor.

Sadly, before you know it we wil be living in a world of silent electric cars and you will wish for the sound on your old angry AMG motor

The noise is normal, if want quite get a Prius.

GT-ER

The noises I REALLY want to get rid of are some exhaust leaks noises...

guysandiego

yup - its a loud car --- rip out all that damn hood insulation and seals... then you will hear it get LOUD -- Supercharger will really whine--- sounds like a Jet

tbal

500 horses playing around its bound to get loud lol

06E55

I have heard quieter diesel engines than the engine in my E55! It's really noticeable when you are going through drive-thrus and you have the wall right next to your car... First time I heard it, I took it right to the dealer...

skratch77

I was out side when my brother started his car and drove off and the 80 year old neighbor mumbled that car is so noisy and said to check the oil,it has no oil in it haha.

Duc1098E500

Turn the radio up problem solve.

tscales

I always loved the sound of the LS3 in my Vette. American Muscle

Loved that car. Liked it better than my 996TT, but I need AWD in Iowa.

zkeller

I also have a 94 RX7 that is LS1 powered. With the cam I am running it is twice as loud as the E55.

redlineAMG

What you are hearing I actually very common, it's your AMG's gigantic brass ********* jangling around. They make several distinct sounds. Learn to love each and every one, and appreciate the sound of BALLSINESS.

abrim

x2. I have an LS3 with straight pipes in my 68 and that thing is loud as sh*t! To me the e55 is silent (until I get on it), just the way I wanted it!

Jakpro1

I loved the Gallardo noise. Sounded like a pit crew working on the car at every stoplight! Never heard that much buzzing and whirring.

GT-ER

some of you guys are refering to exhaust noise...I'm talking about the noises found under the hood.

400RWHP

Underhood noises I have noticed and diagnosed with an engine steth and then spoken to stealer about:

1. Loud 'tapping noise' - Injectors
2. Loud 'knocking noise' - smog/airmatic pumps cycling purge/recirc valves
3. Loud 'whirring noise' - smog pump (especially at start up or cold)
4. Vibration outside cabin/felt on brake pedal- Air purge from braking system
5. Loud 'fan sounding noise'- Airmatic pump making adjustments to system


These are just a few of the most common ones and all dismissed as normal by 2 dealerships and 1 indy.

Don't worry about them and enjoy your car

When something goes on one of these cars you will KNOW it.

Regards

Quadcammer

bs to the max.

race motor my ***.

tsquare

Ok they're not - you got me

But they are certainly more angry then the 5.0 you have in your S class.