If anyone has the sticky valve syndrome, which shows up as a medium pitch ticking at idle try using a detergent like marvel mystery oil. It worked wonders to remove the varnish build up.
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1995 525i Auto, M50TU 2.5L, EAT chip, 1/95 build, USA, 205/65/15 tires, ASC+T, HID, lumbar, EC Mirror, BMW Alpine 5 radio with BMW-Pioneer CD Changer, abt 236k miles, Oxford Green/Parchment
My tick was there all the time. I left the oil in too long and varnish got built up around the lifters. I was seriously thinking about replacing the lifters and perform the pelican camshaft removal.
Pelican Technical Article: BMW 3-Series E36 Camshaft Removal and Installation
Anyway, no need now.
Anther good engine cleaner is Kreen. Engine Cleaners I use it about once a year in my BMW.
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1995 525i Auto, M50TU 2.5L, EAT chip, 1/95 build, USA, 205/65/15 tires, ASC+T, HID, lumbar, EC Mirror, BMW Alpine 5 radio with BMW-Pioneer CD Changer, abt 236k miles, Oxford Green/Parchment