The problem: Timing chains on N63 engines have been found to stretch and wear out prematurely, resulting in premature valvetrain wear and reduced engine performance. Corrective action: BMW has come up ...

BMW's F20-series 120i runs a timing chain on the B48B20 two-litre four-cylinder engine. Disclaimer: You acknowledge and agree that all answers are provided as a general guide only and should not be ...

BMW's travails with its N47 diesel engine failures, which had been thought sorted and finished with, are coming back to haunt the German carmaker. One Irish solicitor has told The Irish Times that he ...

I purchased a 2010 BMW 320D for my wife in January, but just six months later, in July, the timing chain snapped causing catastrophic engine damage, not to mention the dangerous sudden stop on the ...

A vehicle was recently towed in from another shop with a supposed failed timing chain. The previous shop isn’t an approved repair facility of the vehicle owner’s third-party warranty company, so it ...

A closer look at a common failure point in BMW V8 engines, focusing on timing chain guide issues in the 2001 740i Sport and what it means for long-term reliability.

I bought a BMW 316d one year ago, and so far I have been very satisfied. However, six months ago a metallic "ticking" sound began coming from the engine compartment. The sound has gotten worse since ...

A close look at the timing chain guide failure common to BMW V8 engines, examined through a 2001 BMW 740i Sport and why this issue causes serious long-term damage. FAA dramatically ends airspace ...