N20/N26 BMW F30 Timing Chain Update?

Who? · 03-15-2016, 06:43 AM

http://oppositelock.kinja.com/bmw-n2...tes-1716844660

does anyone know of this? and what it means for current n20 owners?

spuntyb · 03-15-2016, 11:32 AM

There's also this fwiw:

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1236843

I haven't heard anything from my dealer about timing chain tensioner or other components. I guess I'll just wait until it dies on the highway?

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Dippydo · 03-16-2016, 11:27 AM

Funny I was just researching this today as some local guys were talking about the new big turbo and how the timing chain might not take it. After looking it up I found an article that said BMW was being proactive on replacing the old ones, but when I called my dealer they said no and they cannot change it without BMW issue an order to replace them. Not sure how widespread the problem is. I have an extended warranty so not going to worry about it, but would suck if it happened.

CalCarNut · 03-23-2016, 03:19 PM

Story was from last year...all new(er) N26s etc were built with the redesigned parts. Not worried........

E90X · 04-14-2016, 08:04 AM

When you say newer... Are we talking 01/2015 and on? Just bought a new to me 2014 f31 and there is a lot more noise coming from up front on mine than I hear from my current loaner (punctured a run flat and they had to order the tire).

etinifni · 04-22-2016, 05:33 PM

Just took my 2012 328i (build date 12/11) to dealer for a OFH recall and new front windshield. When I picked it up SA told me tech found issue with my timing chain whining and they have to do a "puma" where they tear it all apart and take pictures. She said they will be replacing it.

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Dippydo Lieutenant Colonel 230 Rep 1,554 Posts Drives: 2023 M8 Comp Join Date: May 2013 Location: Katy, TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW [1.00]	Funny I was just researching this today as some local guys were talking about the new big turbo and how the timing chain might not take it. After looking it up I found an article that said BMW was being proactive on replacing the old ones, but when I called my dealer they said no and they cannot change it without BMW issue an order to replace them. Not sure how widespread the problem is. I have an extended warranty so not going to worry about it, but would suck if it happened.
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etinifni Captain 203 Rep 943 Posts Drives: 2012 328i Modern Line Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: NC iTrader: (4) Garage List 2012 BMW 328i Moder ... [0.00]	Just took my 2012 328i (build date 12/11) to dealer for a OFH recall and new front windshield. When I picked it up SA told me tech found issue with my timing chain whining and they have to do a "puma" where they tear it all apart and take pictures. She said they will be replacing it.
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