N20/26 Timing Chain shop

SteelCT · 12-06-2021, 10:15 AM

Cross posted from the timing chain thread:

Has anyone in the Philly area has success in getting a dealer to do the official test? If so, which dealership? I've taken mine to the dealer a couple of times and all they'll do is listen for a noise. I'm at 94k and would like to have the test done before I hit 100k.
Also, any Indy's that have done the swap preemptively at a good price?

Thanks!!!!

Solidjake · 12-11-2021, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by SteelCT

Cross posted from the timing chain thread:

Has anyone in the Philly area has success in getting a dealer to do the official test? If so, which dealership? I've taken mine to the dealer a couple of times and all they'll do is listen for a noise. I'm at 94k and would like to have the test done before I hit 100k.
Also, any Indy's that have done the swap preemptively at a good price?

Thanks!!!!

When I lived in Philly I took my car to Ross. Very very good price and great work. I brought in all of the parts from FCP euro. Get a friend to drive with you to take you back since it's a drive, but worth it

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SteelCT · 12-13-2021, 06:03 PM

Thanks! I will have to check them out

TheM3Chase · 01-03-2022, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by SteelCT

Thanks! I will have to check them out

Hey, Steel! Did you ever get this done?

SteelCT · 01-20-2022, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by TheM3Chase

Hey, Steel! Did you ever get this done?

Sorry for the delay here - Not yet. I am just compiling options. Probably will look at doing something later this year.

lateapex'er · 01-20-2022, 09:39 AM

Hey Steel, I have a 2014 228i with an N20 engine at 68k miles. I took my car in for an oil change and mentioned to the SA my concerns about the timing chain. I explained how I opened the oil filler cap and noticed slack in the chan as I was able to move it slightly up and down and side to side. He told me that wasn't an accurate way to see if the timing chain was due for replacement. Surprisingly, he stated that the dealer will perform an "official test" one time as a courtesy. I have an appointment on Monday.

-Update: The dealer performed a stress test on the timing chain and visually inspected the guides, both passed.

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lateapex'er Second Lieutenant 123 Rep 286 Posts Drives: 2014 228i M-Sport Join Date: May 2017 Location: NJ/MD iTrader: (4)	Hey Steel, I have a 2014 228i with an N20 engine at 68k miles. I took my car in for an oil change and mentioned to the SA my concerns about the timing chain. I explained how I opened the oil filler cap and noticed slack in the chan as I was able to move it slightly up and down and side to side. He told me that wasn't an accurate way to see if the timing chain was due for replacement. Surprisingly, he stated that the dealer will perform an "official test" one time as a courtesy. I have an appointment on Monday. -Update: The dealer performed a stress test on the timing chain and visually inspected the guides, both passed. Last edited by lateapex'er; 01-24-2022 at 01:27 PM..
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