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MJ · 4th July 2002, 23:58

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Message Title: M5 Engine Issue? Oscillating
Posted by: eighties_riff on 2002-07-02 at 23:08:03
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Just bought a 2000 M5 from the dealer in S. Florida, 23k, about 6 weeks ago. Love it.

I'm noticing, especially at low rpms / speeds (ie 30 MPH), that the engine is making a woo-woo type noise- the car vibrates a little on each "woo". I revved it a little at park to see if I would still get the problem (rule out tires), and, yeah, its still there.
When I crank it up, I can't here (sic) it any more- rpms to fast to notice.

Any advice (beyond drive faster than 30)? Thanks. Any idea as to the prob? It is subtle, but I'm concerned about it getting worse.

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On my old 10/99 built 2000 M5 I had the "woo woo" motorboating sound but no vibration. It seemed to happen at around 30-35 mph in 3rd gear and 1800-2000RPM. I did not experience this on my 2001 or current 2002. I sold the 2000 with 12,000 miles and had no issues with the car. I forgot about it until I read this post. Has the cause ever been determined? Old style piston rings?

MJ
'02 Sterling

4th July 2002, 23:58	#1 (permalink)
MJ Member, P500 Sport, MDM on (>800) Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 835 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Interesting Item From Other M5 Board Here's the post: ************************************************ Message Title: M5 Engine Issue? Oscillating Posted by: eighties_riff on 2002-07-02 at 23:08:03 (posted from: Host: user-38ld8q8.dialup.mindspring.com IP: 209.86.163.72) Message: Just bought a 2000 M5 from the dealer in S. Florida, 23k, about 6 weeks ago. Love it. I'm noticing, especially at low rpms / speeds (ie 30 MPH), that the engine is making a woo-woo type noise- the car vibrates a little on each "woo". I revved it a little at park to see if I would still get the problem (rule out tires), and, yeah, its still there. When I crank it up, I can't here (sic) it any more- rpms to fast to notice. Any advice (beyond drive faster than 30)? Thanks. Any idea as to the prob? It is subtle, but I'm concerned about it getting worse. ************************************************ On my old 10/99 built 2000 M5 I had the "woo woo" motorboating sound but no vibration. It seemed to happen at around 30-35 mph in 3rd gear and 1800-2000RPM. I did not experience this on my 2001 or current 2002. I sold the 2000 with 12,000 miles and had no issues with the car. I forgot about it until I read this post. Has the cause ever been determined? Old style piston rings? MJ '02 Sterling Last edited by MJ; 5th July 2002 at 00:15.