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      06-16-2020, 05:07 PM   #1
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I came across this to see if your car is part of the reimbursement program.

http://www.bmw-rp.com/production/bmw...nsf/submit.xsp

I don't know if this program extends to Canada, but would be worth putting in your VIN. I used it when we bought our N20 X3. Example of a random VIN on 2014 320i on CarMax.
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Went to one of the dealers and was told everything is fine and they can only replace if it has a problem. Was not satisfied.

Went to another BMW dealer and they performed a quick check and told me they will be replacing it under warranty even though the engine sounds perfect!


I only have 58,000km on it so now I can drive with the ease of mind without worrying about when the chain will go! If you are in Canada with N20 engine, make sure to check with your local dealer. They said they KNOW that this is a known problem and it will only be right to replace them before failure. super happy now
Wow, you have a great dealer. That is FAR from the normal experience from what I've heard. Congrats though, consider yourself lucky!
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Went to one of the dealers and was told everything is fine and they can only replace if it has a problem. Was not satisfied.

Went to another BMW dealer and they performed a quick check and told me they will be replacing it under warranty even though the engine sounds perfect!


I only have 58,000km on it so now I can drive with the ease of mind without worrying about when the chain will go! If you are in Canada with N20 engine, make sure to check with your local dealer. They said they KNOW that this is a known problem and it will only be right to replace them before failure. super happy now
Any chance you want to share with me/us which dealer wanted to help you out? Cheers!
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I came across this to see if your car is part of the reimbursement program.

http://www.bmw-rp.com/production/bmw...nsf/submit.xsp

I don't know if this program extends to Canada, but would be worth putting in your VIN. I used it when we bought our N20 X3. Example of a random VIN on 2014 320i on CarMax.
Is that for the 70,000 ext warranty or is this a warranty beyond that?
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Is that for the 70,000 ext warranty or is this a warranty beyond that?
I imagine the 7 year 70k warranty on the chains, but I would verify. I think the warranty/reimbursement depends on the specific issue they cover.
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I'm wondering about calling one of the BMW dealerships in Edmonton (Bavaria, bad experience with Edmonton BMW). I'll see about making a video of it. My noise only really shows up at 3,500rpm and above, growing in intensity the higher you go. Has that drill like noise. There is slight scaring on the timing chain. When hot, the chain is tight. When cold, only the odd time is the chain slack but from what I read, that is expected. I tried moving around the guard and only slight movement but that could just be regular plastic flex.

Outside of the slight scoring, I'm wondering if the timing chain is just stretched. There are vibrations at idle. Had some gross stretch when I had my 2006 Mazdaspeed 6, vibrations at idle and less low down power at temp.

Going to call and see what they'll say. I have 69,xxx KM so if it is only till 70,000 rpm (which in my mind is still low) I got to get it checked ASAP. Mine is a March 2015 build 328i Xdrive so I SHOULD have the updated parts.
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