View Poll Results: Did you experience timing chain failure on your N20 engine? | |||
Yes, my timing chain failed or required replacement. | 33 | 14.29% | |
No, I have not experienced timing chain failure. | 188 | 81.39% | |
I replaced my timing chain as a preventative measure. | 10 | 4.33% | |
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06-12-2019, 07:17 AM | #23 |
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Model: MY 2015 328i . October, 2014 build date. Rosslyn, South Africa.
Mileage: 45k miles Timing Chain Status: No problems Oil Changes: Every 6k miles since 28k miles. Car is CPO, so not sure about PO. Car was under original warranty still, so I'm hoping they were doing every 10k max. Stop/Start Coded Status: Coded, always off. Additional Details: Using 5w-40. Last edited by IraHayes; 06-12-2019 at 02:16 PM.. |
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06-12-2019, 09:49 AM | #24 |
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Model: MY 2012 328i . May, 2012 build date. Munich.
Mileage: 76,000 miles Timing Chain Status: No whine or issue detected Oil Changes: Every 4-5,000 miles since 50,000 miles, PO records show 12-15000 miles OCI (old BMW schedule). Weight: 5w-40 Stop/Start Coded Status: Coded, always off.
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06-12-2019, 11:51 AM | #25 |
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Model: 2013 328i. Sept 2012 build date
Mileage: 72k miles Timing Chain Status: No problems Oil Changes: Every 5k miles since 58k miles. PO said every 7500 miles Stop/Start Coded Status: Coded off, not sure about PO Additional Details: Bootmod3 at 62k miles
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06-12-2019, 01:37 PM | #28 |
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06-12-2019, 07:59 PM | #29 | |
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06-12-2019, 09:46 PM | #30 |
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Some info I've posted before if you choose to accomplish the timing chain service bulletin preemptively:
It's about $2000 to have the timing chain service bulletin preemptively done at an independent shop. Basically it's 10 hours labor plus parts and 2 extra hours if you want them to replace the oil pump while they're in there. The oil pump is just a couple of bolts since they already have the pan off, so an independent mechanic may charge less time against it. Here's the service bulletin: https://bmwtechnician.com/2017/08/02...-bmw-bulletin/ |
06-13-2019, 02:29 AM | #31 | |
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Here in Malaysia, the timing chain replacement is around RM 4k (USD 1k) with authorized service center. Normally have a special discount on parts and labor if the car is service by them. Last edited by pierreye; 06-13-2019 at 02:36 AM.. |
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06-13-2019, 03:28 AM | #32 |
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Model: 2013 328i. April 29, 2013 build date
Mileage: 103k miles Timing Chain Status: Don't know if it's whining or not, don't think so. Oil Changes: 11K Miles Stop/Start Coded Status: Coded off Additional Details: Bootmod3 at 103K Miles. Now I'm worried. I've seen a post somewhere that listed a specific date that the timing chain guide rails were upgraded to prevent the problem. Does anyone have that list or date? I was under the impression that BMW corrected the problem? Anyone know when that was? I seen the list of 7/70 warranty extension but I'm way out of that based on miles.
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06-13-2019, 06:32 AM | #34 |
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Great thread. I’m not voting since my built date is 03/15. However, I did have a 13 328i with a built date of 01/13 that had IIRC 33k miles before I traded it in for the 335 and I did hear whine/chain noise from 25k on.
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06-13-2019, 08:19 AM | #35 |
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Considering the ELW covers vehicles built up to 02/2015... anything built before that could have the old part numbers. All 2012, 2013, 2014 and some 2015 are effected. I noticed a guy on FB group yesterday who thought he had the new parts because his car was 2015. When he decoded the VIN... he found his build date to be 11/2014. |
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06-13-2019, 02:26 PM | #36 |
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Model: 228i, built 2/15
Mileage: 45,000 miles Timing Chain Status: No whine or issue detected Oil Changes: Every 4-5,000 miles since 35,000 miles, no records from PO Stop/Start Coded Status: Always off, probably coded by the PO. |
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06-13-2019, 03:00 PM | #37 |
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121k miles, same chain and guide. Auto Start/Stop Turned Off. No issues to speak of, love this car. Change oil every 5-6k. |
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06-13-2019, 07:42 PM | #38 | |
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06-13-2019, 07:53 PM | #39 | |
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I'll definitely start changing my oil more often now.
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06-14-2019, 07:09 AM | #40 |
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Model: MY 2015 328i. February 23, 2015 build date. Rosslyn, South Africa.
Mileage: 26k miles Timing Chain Status: No problems Oil Changes: Every 5k miles. Stop/Start Coded Status: Coded, always off. See timing chain pic attached. Looks like I have the old timing chain. |
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06-16-2019, 07:49 PM | #41 |
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Model: 2014 F30 328i Sport RWD
Build: Munich, 2019-08 Mileage: 68,000 miles Timing Chain Status: Short block replaced at 67,000 miles at BMW's cost after having my dealer investigate a whirring noise typical of the timing chain guide wear issue. Oil Changes: Between 8,000 and 10,000 miles since new. Interval was deemed appropriate by used oil analysis. |
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06-16-2019, 11:46 PM | #42 |
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Cheers to 340idude for being the first deushbag to vote (Yes, of course) who hasn’t had an N20.
A new member with a handful of posts... that username... but owned an N20 powered vehicle prior? That failed nonetheless? And never once came to this forum? GTFO. |
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06-17-2019, 08:49 PM | #43 |
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06-18-2019, 01:32 AM | #44 |
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Model: MY 2014 328i . 2, 2014 build date.
Mileage: 63,000 miles Timing Chain Status: No whine, no issues Oil Changes: Every 6-7000 miles since 28,000 miles Weight: 5w-40 Stop/Start Coded Status: Never in eco mode so it's never on. Driven hard every day on my 24mile commute (one way) |
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