::.. Elephant sound after ignition off

[Qube]

So I know that there are certain valves and flaps that close after you turn off the car. I lived with that and it's supposed to be that way.

Summer is coming and now that sound is like an elephant song. I can only surmise that the valves/flaps are catching as they move. I'll definitely investigate, but thought I'd ask firsthand where these are and probable replacement costs.

On that note, the doors are complaining too... I need to lube them up well...

[Evan]

got any depos for sale?

[Bill R.]

pressure equalizing at the expansion valve. There's a bulletin on this regarding the later e34 for honking or hooting noises. I'd guess you have something similar.





So I know that there are certain valves and flaps that close after you turn off the car. I lived with that and it's supposed to be that way.

Summer is coming and now that sound is like an elephant song. I can only surmise that the valves/flaps are catching as they move. I'll definitely investigate, but thought I'd ask firsthand where these are and probable replacement costs.

On that note, the doors are complaining too... I need to lube them up well...

[KenB]

Ya know how to get an elephant off your back, don'tcha?
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Jerk him off.

(groan):p

[Qube]

Funny people ;) Evan PM me.

I also hear the noise at a lesser degree when I start... supposing the valve/shutter opening. Any suggestions?

[Jehu]

is this anything like that snorting sound i hear when starting the car? Someone said it sounded like the starter to them , it kind of sounds like an F-1 engine for a brief second just as you turn the key and not every time, usually only after the car has been running a while then turned off for a minute or two, say to gas up. Is that normal?

[Qube]

Nah it's more like the doors need lubing friction rubber sound.