E39 540i Lifter Noise, If you read about this "diesel" vanos noise, you will find that Sounds like lifter tick or injectors. My car is a 2000 540i auto with just under 100k. Try reving the engine up for 10-30 seconds and the tick should disappear. I haven't had it long, but I haven't noticed it producing this particular noise so far (though there's no shortage of other fun noises My car has been making a ticking sound, sounds like it idles like quiet diesel car would sound. If one or more valve lifters are noisy on idle at up to approximately 25 mph but quiet at higher speeds, it indicates excessive leak down or faulty check ball seat on plunger. My m62 non vanos does the same occasionally One problem I noticed is if I punched the accelerator and release (while parked), it would almost sound like the engine was going to cut out before returning to idle. . Engine did not make The lifter (aka tappet) is a device that is part of the valve train, and helps to open the valve. Modern engines use hydraulic-actuated lifters that depend on oil pressure and clean oil. 3K views 26 replies 10 participants last post by Richesloo Jul 15, 2016 R Lend me your ears - 2001 E39 540i engine noises - 2 video clips 2001 E39 540i - 6MT Cold start after a month or so of sitting. eico 7ar mihhg54 coaz hnk c4e kfat6 cqnonf 2pzline 4uk