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Originally Posted by mrashton
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Originally Posted by Sp123
I have a build date of March 2011. So I don't know where that lies in terms of the revised n47.
Some say that the f10 altogether does not have the timing chain problems as did the e60 n47 and some say that the problems are there as it's the same engine carried over.
Evidently it is as owners have experienced the same e60 issues on the f10.
Disappointing that a big marque such high as bmw did this and not rectify on a new model launch.
One of the reasons I have keep my extended warranty and main dealer service for when this problem arises I have a leg to stand on.
I will most definitely ask the dealer to log my visit and mark in the the future to carry out further check.
I have just had the major oil service and the health check reported everything well. Don't know how thorough these are but will use this as well as leverage to the case should it arise.
Sp
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The issue with these modern engines is that the timing chain is now at the rear of the engine due to pedestrian impact safety reasons so doing any check can only involve listening to the engine and that is very subjective unless the timing chain and tensioners have already failed. Due to its position there are no manual checks that can be carried out as far as I'm aware without removing the engine from the car. |
Hi
I have spoken with the master tech at the dealership.
He stated the exact same reason regarding position for safety.
He also said the only way to check as you said is to take the engine out.
He heard a slight noise but nothing major. He said if anything with the miles and type of driving I do he said it should be fine and to stick with the extended warranty as the manufacturer may give a goodwill on cost.
Other than that I'm left to chance really as he said it could last 10,000 or another 50,000.
That didn't give me much hope so just trying not to think about it and hope for the best.
He also told me not to keep the car idling for long periods or warm up in the winter for 20mins before driving off. He said just start drive, which I found odd. I've also let the cars warm up in the winter before driving. He said oil pressure could increase. Anyone got any ideas on this.
Sp
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