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What causes the thumping noise of BMWs?
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Answer

When a rhythmic noise is perceived on a BMW coming from the engine, it is very likely that the cyclonic valve is damaged: to solve the problem definitively, this valve will need to be replaced.
Posted on: 26 March 2023 by ScegliAuto

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