N20 Timing Chain Whine? VIDEO

Big_CG · 11-12-2016, 02:23 PM

Hey guys, I'm looking for a F30 and I think I found a suitable one, however the video linked below seems to indicate a whining noise that aligns with worn oil pump gear components. 82k on the car.

Is this serious or normal? Should I pass?

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1q47SdG-PP9QzkxN2NhNEdEa0E/view?usp=sharing

Thank you

aL_bmwf30 · 11-12-2016, 05:59 PM

Thats deff a worn out timing chain gears, I can tell from the whine, If no warranty on the car I would deff pass, if it brakes and no warranty its $3500 minimum to fix it

Big_CG · 11-12-2016, 09:01 PM

Thats what I figured. I checked out one in person today for comparison and it didn't have the whining. Here is a post for more information and some more videos of whining chaing.

I'll keep looking for one with CPO warranty or at least one that doesn't whine. Really sucks the engine has this achilles heel, even if its a somewhat uncommon failure.

https://bmwtechnician.com/2016/08/07...g-chain-issue/

Tense · 03-19-2019, 07:28 PM

Can anyone confirm this is in fact timing chain related? I'm having almost the exact sounds

aL_bmwf30 · 03-19-2019, 07:42 PM

Definitely a timing chain noise that's what they all sound YouTube it

Billfitz · 03-19-2019, 09:01 PM

If you're unsure if it's the timing chain take off the oil filler cap and listen as close as you can to there. That's where the chain noise is loudest. Put a rag across the opening first so you don't get doused with oil.

Tense · 03-19-2019, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Billfitz

If you're unsure if it's the timing chain take off the oil filler cap and listen as close as you can to there. That's where the chain noise is loudest. Put a rag across the opening first so you don't get doused with oil.

It's just weird since there is zero play with the chain and no damage with the guides. I'm.still under 70k km just wanted to confirm. Thanks guys

jordan35i · 09-14-2019, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Tense

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billfitz

If you're unsure if it's the timing chain take off the oil filler cap and listen as close as you can to there. That's where the chain noise is loudest. Put a rag across the opening first so you don't get doused with oil.

It's just weird since there is zero play with the chain and no damage with the guides. I'm.still under 70k km just wanted to confirm. Thanks guys

Hey man, did this end up being the timing chain? I have the exact same sound.

I'm thinking this is what it sounds like in its earlier stage and as it gets worse it becomes more high pitched and pronounced like the other videos online.

floridaorange · 09-14-2019, 08:47 PM

That sounds gnarly

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aL_bmwf30 Private First Class 21 Rep 103 Posts Drives: 2013 Bmw 328i Xdrive Luxury Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Staten Island iTrader: (0)	Thats deff a worn out timing chain gears, I can tell from the whine, If no warranty on the car I would deff pass, if it brakes and no warranty its $3500 minimum to fix it
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Big_CG Major 185 Rep 1,482 Posts Drives: 2020 X5 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: SWFL iTrader: (8)	Thats what I figured. I checked out one in person today for comparison and it didn't have the whining. Here is a post for more information and some more videos of whining chaing. I'll keep looking for one with CPO warranty or at least one that doesn't whine. Really sucks the engine has this achilles heel, even if its a somewhat uncommon failure. https://bmwtechnician.com/2016/08/07...g-chain-issue/
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aL_bmwf30 Private First Class 21 Rep 103 Posts Drives: 2013 Bmw 328i Xdrive Luxury Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Staten Island iTrader: (0)	Definitely a timing chain noise that's what they all sound YouTube it
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Billfitz Lieutenant General 8243 Rep 16,081 Posts Drives: '15 328iX GT Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New Hampshire iTrader: (0)	If you're unsure if it's the timing chain take off the oil filler cap and listen as close as you can to there. That's where the chain noise is loudest. Put a rag across the opening first so you don't get doused with oil.
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