[SVXPILOT]

All the older 1800 e82's did the same thing. It was usually just the lifters ticking. they can get real noisey. changing the oil pump would cure it. Also some of the 2.5's have piston slap when cold. they expand when warmed up and the slapping goes away. My SVX does the same thing and goes away as soon as warmed up. Been like that for 50'000 miles. I use mobile 1 15-40 yearound and change it every 10'000miles along with trans fluid. 10'000 miles goes by pretty quick commuting from ME to Mass. Last year I put on 60'000 miles. I don't push it until she's warmed up. I'm hopeing for 300'000 miles without to much trouble. I'm over 230'000 miles already.