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What causes a timing chain to fail?
What causes a timing chain to break or wear? Over time, the timing chain stretches due to internal component wear. The chain tensioner or the guides that are connected to the timing chain may wear out as well, causing the timing chain to fail completely. If the chain fails, the vehicle will not run at all.
Will BMW fix my timing chain?
BMW techs will perform a test procedure to determine the if the issues occurs with that particular engine. If needed, the dealers will replace the chains, along with all accompanying hardware.
What causes timing chain failure?
How long should a timing chain last?
between 80,000 and 120,000 miles
When does a timing chain need to be replaced? The timing chain normally needs to be replaced between 80,000 and 120,000 miles unless there is a specific problem. Issues with the chain are common in higher mileage vehicles.
What causes a timing chain to go bad?
What causes a timing chain to break or wear? Over time, the timing chain stretches due to internal component wear. The chain tensioner or the guides that are connected to the timing chain may wear out as well, causing the timing chain to fail completely.
How much does it cost to fix a BMW timing chain?
Your timing chain is an essential part of your engine’s operation. If you think that your BMW’s timing chain will need to be replaced soon, you might be wondering how much this job will cost you. On average, you’ll probably pay anywhere from $600-$1,100 for your replacement.
What does engine code N43 mean on a BMW?
Recently we have started to see engine problems / engine failures with BMW petrol engines – engine code N43. Failure can happen without prior warning and cause the engine to seize up, many repairs for this can run into the thousands with replacement engines needed. What is causing the failures?
How bad is the N43 engine?
The N43 engine is absolute garbage and chain/guide failure is far more common. The previous N46 is a risky proposition but the N43…..just avoid it. The N47 diesel is a better bet and that’s saying something. Timing chain is the tip of the iceberg ,just wait until you get the dreaded knock sensor fault!
Is there a problem with the BMW timing chain?
BBC Watchdog were producing a feature on the BMW timing chain failure issue, having been alerted by many unhappy BMW owners. Some of the BMW owners contacting Watchdog had been quoted huge repair costs from BMW and had instead chosen Prestige to rebuild their badly damaged engines.
What is premature timing chain failure?
Premature timing chain failure has become a serious problem for many BMW owners – the issue has been featured on BBC Watchdog and is regularly discussed in BMW forums and other media sites. A range of BMW petrol engines in cars registered between 2001 to 2015 appear to have a design problem affecting the timing chain or tensioner.