N47 Timing Chain failure --- how common is it still?
Discussion
OK,I have been spending more time looking up potential purchases suitable for my new work commute, which is a twice weekly drive from my home nr Bournemouth to Dorking, 95 miles away, a pretty awful drive tbh, so I want something comfortable and torquey and with reasonable MPG. My weekly mileage is current just over 400, with weekend trips added in....
Anyway, the 520d (or 320d) seems to fit the bill well, big (for the family), comfortable and decent MPG....in many ways, I think it would do the job well.
But every google link refers to the dreaded N47 timing chain problem. I am just wondering how much of an issue this is still. BMW obviously shifted thousands of cars, the majority of which I am guessing have been fine, but it is still a worry...anyone got any information on this?
Anyway, the 520d (or 320d) seems to fit the bill well, big (for the family), comfortable and decent MPG....in many ways, I think it would do the job well.
But every google link refers to the dreaded N47 timing chain problem. I am just wondering how much of an issue this is still. BMW obviously shifted thousands of cars, the majority of which I am guessing have been fine, but it is still a worry...anyone got any information on this?
Funny seeing my old thread from 2016 still bumbling along. I did in the end buy a N47 engined BMW, a 2014 318D, last year..
I've had the oil changed twice in the 12,000 miles I've done and I get my garage to check the timing chain for noises each time it goes for a service or MOT.
It's a good engine IMO for someone doing big motorway miles, which I do now and I'll try get regular oil changes done and hope the timing chain continues to be ok.
I've had the oil changed twice in the 12,000 miles I've done and I get my garage to check the timing chain for noises each time it goes for a service or MOT.
It's a good engine IMO for someone doing big motorway miles, which I do now and I'll try get regular oil changes done and hope the timing chain continues to be ok.
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