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  1. 01-19-2016, 11:38 AM #1
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    I have a 2015 F3 with 800 miles on it and it seems to have very loud valve tapping in my opinion. The dealer "checked" and said it is normal and that the motors are notoriously noisy.. Does anyone know if this is normal? Are yours loud?
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    Quote Originally Posted by MEspyderryder View Post
    I have a 2015 F3 with 800 miles on it and it seems to have very loud valve tapping in my opinion. The dealer "checked" and said it is normal and that the motors are notoriously noisy.. Does anyone know if this is normal? Are yours loud?
    The 1330 triple engine while quieter than the 998, does sound a bit like a "diesel" engine when at idle.

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    I HATE it when dealers say that...
    It's not a noisy engine; is there any way that you can post a video with some sound?
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    Not aware of any loud unusual noises on mine. People have commented on how quiet she is though.
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    If there's a noticeable tapping; there's probably a bad lifter at the root cause...
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    Default VALVE NOISE

    I ALSO HAVE A 2015 F3-S THAT HAS 720 MILES ON IT. I DON'T EVEN LIKE RIDING IT WITH OUT A HELMET IT SO LOUD. YOUR NOT A LONE!
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    I have 2500 miles on it and running quiet yet.....
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    I have heard that the 1330 engine is like pebbles rolling around in a barrel and it does sort of sound like that.
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    Almost 4000 miles on our F3. I have not noticed any "tapping" that would be as consistently repetitive as a valve or lifter. Some engine noise, but it's really out in the open on the F3.

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    They do sound like a diesel at idle. Maybe the RT is a bit quieter due to the extra body panels?

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    Mine definitely has a distinctive "pebble" sound but from all the stuff I had read (even before buying it) and the fact that it's been the same for almost 3k miles now, I'd guess it's pretty normal.
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