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Billfitz · 03-11-2024, 08:38 AM

The oil pump isn't a problem, the timing chain is. When the timing chain goes it usually takes out the oil pump as well. The underlying problem is the tensioner. That should be replaced ASAP. https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...xoCRtkQAvD_BwE

03-11-2024, 08:38 AM	#2
Billfitz Lieutenant General 8279 Rep 16,142 Posts Drives: '15 328iX GT Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New Hampshire iTrader: (0)	The oil pump isn't a problem, the timing chain is. When the timing chain goes it usually takes out the oil pump as well. The underlying problem is the tensioner. That should be replaced ASAP. https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...xoCRtkQAvD_BwE
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