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      12-02-2020, 01:59 PM   #8
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Originally Posted by 328iX View Post
I had my turbo assembly replaced (with EWG), the noise is still there. I also had my timing chain replaced, noise is still present. It's just a loud clattery engine, even when new.

I owned a 328d and it almost sounded quieter IMO. It sounded like a diesel but very muffled and refined.
Whats funny is the N55 isnt noisy like this and its pretty much 2 more cylinders tacked onto the same engine. They are def all noisy but the wastegate/turbo adds most of the clatter.
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