When should I change my BMW f30 timing chain?
BMW and MINI use Timing Chains in almost every model of engine that they produce.It is recommended to replace your timing chain before failure as repair prices can become very high from internal engine damage. From experience the life of these timing chains are 90,000 miles or 9 years.
Are BMW N47 engines good?
Models from this era suffer from a specific problem, the N47 engine has a weakness; basically the power plant is prone to excessive timing chain wear. Throughout 2013 and 2014 BMW owners have reported numerous cases of engine failures, many of which led to terminal decline.
How do I know if my BMW has N47 engine?
The easiest way to tell are as follows:
- Exhaust pipe – Cars with the oval shaped exhaust pipe have the N47 engine and DPF fitted.
- Start/stop – Cars fitted with the N47 engine also have Efficient Dynamics which means the engine will cut out automatically to save fuel when stationery in traffic and car is put in neutral.
Is a timing chain a serviceable item?
What exactly is a Timing Chain? The problem is not helped by the fact that they are positioned to the rear of the engine which is extremely inaccessible as the timing chain was not designed as a serviceable item and to replace them the engine should be removed.
Where is the timing chain on n47 engine?
At this point it will bend all 16 valves, shatter the rocker arms, snap and distort both camshafts and the camshaft housing. The timing chain is located at the rear of the engine bay and is not intended to be a serviceable part.
Where is the timing chain on a BMW?
Basically, the timing chain is at the back of the engine, so the engine needs to be separated from the gearbox, and then the engine lifted out partially to replace the chain and the ancillaries. I agree with you on oil changes – I get them done every 10k miles – but then I own my cars outright, so it’s in my interest to ensure longevity.
What are BMW cars suffer from premature engine timing chain failure?
The BMW N47 engine is known to be problematic due to its excessive timing chain wear and premature failures. The engine also faces issues due to the deployment of emission controlling devices such as the EGR and the DPF. 2 What BMW Cars Suffer From Premature Engine Timing Chain Failure? 4 1. BMW N47 Engine – Timing Chain Failure 5 2.
What causes a BMW N47 engine to go out of sync?
The timing chain equipped inside the N47 engine of these cars is known to fail prematurely. Failure of the timing chain while its running caused the engine parts to go out of sync and can damage the engine severely.
When did the BMW N47 engine come out?
The first appearance of the N47 engine was on the E81/E87 BMW 1 Series in March 2007. The next model that weared the same engine was the E60/E61 BMW 5 Series from September 2007 on its facelifted version.