Bmw n20 timing chain diagram. For certain vehicles produced prior to 2015 bmw offered an extended warranty for 7 years70000 miles on the timing. Limited warranty extension to 7 years70000 miles new information provided by this revision is preceded by this symbol. This service information bulletin supersedes si b11 03 17 dated september 2017. Timing chain replacement kit n20n26 genuine bmw components not for xdrive models price.
Use the tool to dismantle and assemble intake and exhaust camshaft. If the chain makes noise all the components has to be replaced as soon s possible. Designed for fixing the camshaft in tdc position. Only for rwd rear wheel drive models.
Timing chain and oil pump chain issues with 4 cylinder bmw n20 engines. The timing chain appears to be the number one fault on the n20 however this issue is mostly prevalent on engines and vehicles produced prior to 2015. Add to cart add to wishlist. Bmw n20 and n26 engine timing chain and guide replacement.
Timing chain bmw bulletin posted on august 2 2017 by bmwtechnician this has been a big subject with everyone on my blogsome of you guys have been asking about the bulletin about this repairso this is the bmw bulletin that us technicians work withi hope this helps some of you guys. Nina safi and matthew jordan. Why in the world would bmw put a 4 cyl instead of the 6 cyl ill never know. In january 2015 bmw redesigned the timing chain components which seems to have significantly reduced the chance of failure.
2012 bmw 528i timing chain broke in half right at 100k miles with no warning no timing chain noise nothing it just snapped. Bmw n20 n26 engine oem ref83 30 2 212 831 83 30 2 212 830. Model si b11 03 17 engine. While that may be true for some models of the company the bmw n20 and n26 engines have failed drivers with faulty timing chain defects that have caused disastrous breakdowns and costly repairs up to 22000.
This is a complete timing chain replacement kit for the n20 and n26 engines found in many 2012 2016 bmw models. Bmw boast of building the ultimate driving machines based on their durable and powerful engines.