Here's Why You SHOULD Buy A BMW With The N47 & N57 Engine!

[@GeorgeAusters]

Give this video a LIKE and COMMENT if you want to see more on the N47/N57 engine!

[@pauld9542]

Love your series. Mine is a 328d x Drive 2014 w/67500 miles. I love this car and appreciate your positive review of this engine. When you state expected mpg is that using Imperial gallons? I get about 42 mpg/50mpg highway here in the US. Just curious about the year of your car? Keep up the great work.

[@GeorgeAusters]

Thanks Paul! A gallon by definiton is imperial but my calculations are using UK gallons, not US gallons.

[@GeorgeAusters]

Mine is 2008 also!

[@tomwall7966]

So are telling people to buy bmw with time chain issue just get it done is what getting from your video

[@pharmazynouni6897]

Hi George, Do you think that they are as reliable as m47 and especially m57 engines. Or they are just good as other bmw engines?

[@tomkolodziej3786]

Not only timing chain folks. Be aware that late N47/N57 and then B47/B57 engines have problem with fuel getting into the wiring loom. My wife’s F30 320d had it at only 98.000 miles. Fuel got to the top sensors ,injectors and into the Ecu box. Just unplug one of the plugs at the top of the engine or injector plug and if it’s wet then you know what is happening and it’s time to act. Save yourself thousands of pounds in repairs until it’s too late. All because of leaky sensor on fuel feed line.

[@Sigma.6]

The N47 terrified me in 2016, because it was in everything I liked. I eventually bought a 2009 Z4. It has the N52 and its never given me a problem in 8 years. 😊

[@casperhansen9955]

I have a BMW 318d N47 2014 the latest car with the n47 engine. It has now done 300.000km which is like close to 200.000 miles on orignal chain. It now has to be replaced, but i could drive like this for a long time before i have to replace it. The only sign, that it needs a timing chain replacemaint, is that sometimes not everytime, upon starting it ratless for like 2 sec and then sounds completely normal afterwards. But come on 200.000 miles on orignal chain. That¨s not bad, if the next chain kit that replaces the old one can last 200.000 miles, i never have to change it ever again.

[@DroanKakkar]

Man mine does the same should I be worried if I don’t have money to replace the chain set yet?

[@thealmightyz73]

I own a F20 120d from 2012. Almost 300k kms on the dash. Engine still runs as new. 100% power and response. No weird sounds. Very well maintained car and I handle it with love.

[@Kaan._G]

Still on the first timing chain?

[@thealmightyz73]

@@Kaan._G update I had to replace the chain at 316k kms. Started to making noise. 364k on the dash now. Engine still running as new.

[@Kaan._G]

@@thealmightyz73 thats extremely impressive for an N47 engine, I am not quite sure with my chain (116d F20, 2011) at 171k kilometres, there might be a noise coming from the chain on cold starts, after a few seconds it goes back to normal IF there was one to begin with

[@thealmightyz73]

@@Kaan._G if the sound is really there, you can't miss it. But you shouldn't sit around listening to yourself crazy. In my case, it also started making noise on a cold start and was soon gone. At some point it got worse and the car also pulled up strangely, that's when I knew it was time to replace it. I guess I just got lucky that it took so long. What I've also had immense luck with is the steering rack where the bolts can break off. Known problem with this model. I went to get original filters from a BMW dealer in the Netherlands to do a service at a friend of mine who has a garage (as always). Then they said there was a recall and I could have the car checked for free. I could swear I heard something breaking in the engine bay a week before while parking. So it seems a bolt broke. They fitted a completely new steering box with improved bolts. Cost with labour +- EUR 2000. Didn't have to pay anything. Really very lucky with this. Because if it happens while driving, your car is just steeringless.

[@KaanG-k7t]

​@thealmightyz73 I uploaded a video, do you think replacing the upper tensioner might fix it

[@Mark-uw9kz]

n47 in my experience has been ultra reliable. 260k and never missed a beat. Water pump and egr replaced, serviced every 8000km. Zf auto on 3rd oil change. Everything still works 100% inside and out. Reluctant to sell as i dont know what to replace it with!

[@brendanbutler7840]

I hsve the 320d e90, chain done at 150 000 , pully wheels all replaced dpf removed stainless straight through egr delete 210 bhp 422 nm, just over 170 miles now ,shes a faif yoke now lad everything you mentioned is the case for maintenance, thanks George for your tips appreciate it lad 👌

[@nootnoot9292]

Is she aye?

[@ndakandaka]

I have the N47 engine and now have 430 000km on the odo and still achieving very good fuel economy and power. I replaced the timing chain at 300,000km but chain was still in good condition. I replace the oil myself every 10,000km. I deleted the egr sometime back and have gone through few turbos and had automatic gearbox remanufactured once

[@wepmo]

I totally agree. The problem is mostly with older models of the series 1 cars, before 2009. On 2009 BMW improved the design of the chain and parts, but still is recommended to replace the chain every 160.000 KM, if the engine has been well maintained. The intake manifold should also be replaced if it has never been cleaned before. This only happens with diesel cars. Anyway, timing chains are not meant to be forever in the engine, eventually all timing chains in all cars will need to be replaced.

[@987bonzo]

I bought an E61 2009 Model last week. 365.000 km and the first chain. The car didn’t get much love the last years, only the services as they were shown in Display. Typical problems EGR, broken crankcase vent and much coal in the intake. Intake cleanded, hose to crankcase replaced, EGR is ordered. The throttle valve is dead by oil in the electric. The chain will be replaced next week, until now there are no bad noises but I won’t push my luck.😅And of course the wires to the trunk are broken so I don’t have central lock nor does the back window open. But the pros of this engine and the zf automatic transmission are a very comfortable car with surprising low diesel consumption. 1400 km with 70 liters are really not bad for an automatic driven station wagon of that size. Yes, much work to do but it is not that expensive and when I’m finished, the car is in a controlled state and the costs are not that bad. Think the technical stuff will sum up to about 2000€, but with that invest all known weaknesses of this car will be gone for about the next 100.000km. I like this engine because most things are good to reach and logically designed. Thank your for your videos!

[@tigonbrage87]

I like your character a lot, you seam rly honest and to the point. Glad that you're pointing out to the general people that Maintenace is the key. Bought a 2014 3-series 316d 2l touring. I love it. Learning from your videos. Thx man, appreciate it keep making more videos.

[@ALBANIA_BLOODD]

I have a 320d 2011 i chaged the timing chain at 224km and running better than ever at 324km no weird sounds 100% power no lights on the dashboard love the car never gonna sell it

[@huggy15]

I've an f30 320d. The n47 is a pretty damn reliable engine in my opinion and my one has given me absolutely no problems. I bought it with 87k miles and its now at 140k and hasn't missed a beat. I change the oil every 6/7k miles. I can easily see it going beyond the 200k mark.

[@GeorgeAusters]

Yep exactly 👍🏻

[@mattharris6364]

3yrs later update?

[@huggy15]

@@mattharris6364 now approaching the 170k mark. Other than normal servicing and wear and tear items the cars going great. I had a coolant leak recently and had to replace a plastic coolant flange but other than that I've had to do very little. Engine is still running sweet

[@mattharris6364]

@huggy15 that's brilliant. Thank you for the update, I recently acquired a e92 320d n47. Currently on just short of 100k I'm hoping to car will reach 200k 👍

[@sl1210mk10]

​@@huggy15is that on the original chain?

[@No.Handle31]

The the chain fault is all about how you care for it. Mine have been done by a previous owner but its all about oil changes and regular ones.

[@beegxxc9832]

There's one more problem - cylinder barrel scratches/cracks. While everyone's talking about timing chains this problem is much more common in N47 engines than with other ones.

[@kpaxgo]

Finally, someone have power to say the biggest advantage of this engine "very good MPG, decent price for parts, insurance" and the list go on

[@GeorgeAusters]

👍🏻

[@mra.a1742]

All cars/engines have issues. Maintenance is key.

[@GeorgeAusters]

Agreed

[@theoutsider6191]

BMW tested one of these in dyno type setup with the engine running at typical revs, and the unit ran constantly for the equivalent of 750k miles without failing. So yeah a very reliable model engine, but everything has some %age of failures. If you get a good one though, it's going to do 200k miles assuming you oil change regularly and don't prang it into something to write it off.

[@GeorgeAusters]

Agreed!

[@theoutsider6191]

@@GeorgeAusters George, just been checking my engine from cold start and have defo got some squeal from the serpentine belt pulleys/wheels, not sure which one. Most likely going to get the crank shaft pulley, and the belt and pulley kit done that you demo'd doing for the N47. What would you reckon is a good price for independent garage doing the job including parts (so I guess how many hours labour). Also I looked down the front of mine and there's loads of room for working, but is it necessary to remove the front bumper setup as mine is damaged following an animal strike so removing it could cause problems getting it back on again.

[@edgy1rocks]

Really appreciate your comments on the N47. I think this motor, properly maintained with oil changes, etc., will provide a long service life. Sadly, because it's not the "hot" ride motor, I think many who purchase the N47-equipped vehicles might not be as diligent for upkeep (as diesels do seem to keep running and running). I love mine and I'm hoping to do a lot better than 200K miles on it!

[@GeorgeAusters]

It will last a long time of properly maintained!

[@anthonyharris955]

I bought my first car (a 1 Series 118d Coupé), and my neighbour came round and just threw out there that there is definitely a problem with it because of the publicised failures. He didn't even hear it running before telling me the chains are failing. Kinda ruined my first car experience, because now I feel really worried about it. I checked, and I have the revised model, so I feel a bit better having watched this video, but even if it had been the A rather than the C, I do feel like the doom and gloom around the issue seems to be exaggerated, judging by the number of people driving these cars.

[@lewiscarter7049]

The timing chain on my 2011 320d n47 engine started making a noise at 202,000, I drove it to 205,000 before getting it changed, turned out to be the top tensioner. The car still pulls like a train even with the high mileage

[@GeorgeAusters]

Good to hear still going strong over 200k!

[@electrondcomp]

My 21 years old e34 m47 20d engine is still go, 470k km, it still has the original chain, one thing: only castrol oil, changed every 15k km

[@TurnerN4tor500]

If you’re still active I have a question or two. How was it investigated and how much did it cost to repair?

[@lewiscarter7049]

I kept hearing a tapping noise coming from the engine, so for piece of mind got it checked out and was told it was the chain, also watching videos on here and hearing the same noise from other n47 owners I decided to get it changed. I had the timing chain done, clutch and flywheel done and it was just shy of £1900

[@TurnerN4tor500]

@@lewiscarter7049 oh you had the full lot done, I thought you meant just the tensioner. Yeah I’ve been quoted £1769 for the timing chain replacement with all the extras, not even sure if it definitely is the timing chain though. It sounds a bit rough on a cold start for a couple of seconds but other than that it’s completely normal. 145k miles, regular oil changes (not BMWs version of regular anyway), mostly only do motorway journeys

[@Paul-AFC]

Awesome video George, I just picked up a used 11D yesterday with 80k. Probably getting the chains done nearer 100k. I'm looking forward to seeing your videos and I'm tempted on an EGR delete.

[@abcars2856]

Big fan of your work and videos but I would disagree I would spend a little more and buy 530d much more power no chain issue N47 engine has a lot of common issues Chain, water pipe which is on the Block, and the other few issues as you mentioned in the video I would highly recommend buying 530d

[@GeorgeAusters]

N57 is pretty much the exact same engine. M57 is the older 30d engine but is not very economical

[@paulbarnes4547]

I have a bmwe87 msport doesn't burn one drop off oil it's changed every 4000 miles it's now on95000 miles going strong

[@aa7h911]

Personally, my chain was replaced by BMW at 60k miles, it went bad again after only 20k miles, considering my oil was done every 8k miles. My mates failed at just under 100k (had to get an engine replacement). In my opinion the N47 is just not worth the hassle, at least in my experience. One of the worse engines I've personally ever owned in a BMW. This also applies to the N43 engine as these suffered from chains and a tone of other issues, almost as if BMW were not able to make any good reliable 4 cylinder engines, at least in the E chassis.

[@GeorgeAusters]

That is a very very rare case then. The fact it was replaced at BMW makes me question if it was installed correctly when you had it replaced. I wouldn't trust BMW to wash my car, let alone replace a timing chain kit.

[@beegxxc9832]

Cylinder barrels in my car cracked at 150k kilometers when my uncle still owned it. Engine was replaced in BMW, I bought the car did 150km... guess what? It happened again. Also had to change timing chains. Last 4 pot diesel i ever bought, if I have to spend money on repairs i'll rather spend it on something with 250+hp.

[@brandon674]

I've bought a 118D e87, 20k miles... It was first registered in may 2009, should I be worried about the timing chain?

[@kat0197]

I'm owner of 320d 2.0 2013 in 114455 miles on the clock. And for now there is no problem with engine. Just some Knock On left rear side. Consumption is 6.4l Per 100km. What make of Timing Chain did you bought??

[@GeorgeAusters]

FAI. Watch my videos before and after replacing the timing chains👍🏻

[@anuptavade3074]

@george i have a dec 2011 bmw 520D f10 with a N47 engine. Should i remove the EGF and DPF? The car is in India

[@anuptavade3074]

Gave you a like too💜

[@tonydixon2706]

Hi George, I have a e92 320d coupe 2008 with 147000 miles, It has suddenly developed a noisy rough,rocking idle, does this sound like the dreaded timing chain ? It actually drives superbly still, its just the rough idleing which concerns me. Can you reccomend a BMW specialist to do the job if needed, I live in Elstree Herts. Love your posts, very informative thanks. Regards Tony.

[@skotsephrenia1]

great video mate... very educational

[@davidcappelletti8731]

BMW 320 SW 100.000km 8000€….what do you think about? Thanks

[@DjTavy]

You are a LEGEND!

[@wongwinghong8092]

Thanks mate good words finaly for the n47 engine. 👌👌👌

[@GeorgeAusters]

Welcome mate

[@johnyp2967]

Thanks for all your help and advice.

[@GeorgeAusters]

Welcome my man!

[@imtheonlyG]

Great video as always👍. Got an idea for you, do an owner review video on your E60, something like car wow review. All the best

[@ice_man_uk_pl9967]

Sweet video Mate! Thanks a lot! 😁 😁 😁

[@GeorgeAusters]

Welcome bro👍🏻

[@epbski]

I've read that the new B47 is a more reliable engine, but even the reports on that are conflicting. Can someone kindly inform me? Here in the USA, the B47 was sadly never even introduced, so the N47 is the only 4 cylinder BMW diesel available. And that's only on the used market, considering that BMW doesn't even sell any new diesels here anymore, unfortunately.

[@williamsongyu]

Dear George, many many thanks for all your N47 videos, always very helpful. My 520D E61 LCI with a N47D20C 177hp engine and an AT gearbox, I bought it last year, it is now 231 000km, and unfortunately, I heard some snapping noise from the timing chain. Obviously, its former owners were following BMW's oil service interval 30 000km :( , that must be the reason for timing chain problem, I'm completely agree with you in this point. Since I got this car, I did the oil service every 8 000km, but it is too late~~~ I do watch your video about timing chain replacement, really and always wonderful jobs!!! I want to know if the timing chain replacement can be done without engine removing ? I saw someone doing the replacement by removing the AT gearbox on a 520D F10, is it works for a E60/E61 as well ? Another question for the water pump on this engine, I doubt if it could last for that long time ? You did not replace it when you got your drive belt kit done. Since I do not know if that was done or not by its former owners, do you think it is a good idea to replace the water pump as a prevention ? Hope to have your opinion on these questions. Thank you very much. Regards, Song (from France)

[@mikeliddell6197]

Hi George, I have a 2010 318d m sport, what engine would that have..?it’s almost at 82k

[@Tubecraft1]

Just one quick question and Thankyou firstly for your positive input on bmw. Who cares if they have a few problems they’re beautiful and still better than all the rest. Here’s my question: you say the chain and sprockets were not worn - how do you assess that ?

[@waterfordMARTIN]

Also 177bhp from 2.0L diesel, which other make did have this numbers 13yrs ago? 😉😉😉

[@GeorgeAusters]

Yep exactly. BMW way ahead of their competitors!

[@mixmaster09777]

Ive got a 2009 320d LCI with 45kmiles. Sounds like a bag of spanners. Under small load under 1200rpm. No chain rattle. Oil and filter changed every 5k miles. Any thoughts? MPG has gone from 52mpg to 43mpg. Any thoughts? Thanks

[@GeorgeAusters]

I’d say a boost leak for a rapid loss in MPG

[@ishakzaghari]

was looking at a 2014 328d with 100k miles, the diesel one with the N47D20 B, for around 12k usd, worth the risk?

[@12poppydog]

Just thinking of buying a 5 series with good BMW history. The engine is putting me off. I do 25K a year and need a reliable car. Re swirl flaps there is quite a bit on the net that many engines after 2008 still had them up to 2016. any comments or advice on this?

[@GeorgeAusters]

Just get one, delete the EGR, DPF and get a new intake manifold and you'll be golden

[@powershed]

Thanks George mate. I Have the e90 320d business edition with the N47 engine 2010 with 156k and apart from bottom pully I had to change at aroun 150k the engine is otherwise very very good

[@powershed]

Regular and quality oil change is the recipe

[@GeorgeAusters]

Crankshaft pulley is a common problem, I done mine before it failed at around 125k miles with a new drive belt kit

[@techncraig3713]

At the end of the day I’d rather have timing failure on a 123d than a brand new s3😂

[@lazerduck9390]

Hi George! Just wondering if the timing chain replacement is a job that a beginner with some experience can do? Also is it safe to tune it for more performance after the chain is replaced? I can hear the timing chain when the engine warms up so I’m paranoid when driving that it’s going to snap.

[@GeorgeAusters]

If you have the time and space then sure👍🏻

[@Makerveli]

I have an e93 320d and it’s been very reliable. Had the timing chain done a few years ago now. I keep occasionally getting fume smells through the air vents. This due to leaky value seals?

[@GeorgeAusters]

Could be a number of things, I would do a smoke test in your exhaust first

[@Makerveli]

@@GeorgeAusters I have noticed the entrance to the exhaust is quite sutty after I’ve scrubbed it clean after a good valeting. Sometimes there’s an oily residue in the exhaust pipe. The car doesn’t smoke on stationary or when accelerating. Anyway I should be worried about?

[@sujeet6635]

You my guy, made my day! Plz dnt sell ur e60 😃

[@ovalpigcat]

i have a e91 318d with a n47 gone 393 000 km

[@cdrseabee]

I have both. A F31 328d and a 335d. Both deleted.

[@GeorgeAusters]

Nice!

[@cdrseabee]

And a 07 Z4 with a 3.0si N52. Gonna see which one lasts the longest. Sorry you are broken down.

[@ReissStevens]

Did you replace your chain with the modified parts? There’s a kit with a longer tensioner and stronger guides. I had mine done at BM mini tech. Apparently it’s an upgrade instead of just replacing it with the same chain from factory.

[@GeorgeAusters]

Watch my videos you’ll see I used an updated kit yes👍🏻

[@saidahmed1028]

Good video thanks for the info .

[@GeorgeAusters]

No problem 👍

[@federicotorresbordils7624]

A lot of N47 used to brake TIMING CHAIN here it has a bad "History" and expenses on the customer...... Which are the clues to buy one N47 ? Because aftermarket kits are based on OEM design. BMW dealers don't explain if they instal the same part !!!! BimmerN53

[@wepmo]

The problem is mostly on older models of the series 1 cars, before 2009. On 2009 BMW improved the design of the chain and parts, but still is recommended to replace the chain every 160.000 KM, if the car has been well maintained. The intake manifold should also be replaced if it has never been cleaned before. This only happens with diesel cars. Anyway, timing chains are not meant to be forever in the engine, eventually all timing chains in all cars will need to be replaced.

[@chrsrans1]

Hi, I noticed that BGA automotive do a upgraded timing chain kit for the N47 complete with new cam sprockets and rear crank seal at an affordable price, the BGA kit number is TC0900FK. Kind regards, Chris.

[@nicolasgrigorian8680]

Hello George 👋 your videos are great 👍 thanks a lot! Can you tell me how can i check if my chain have replaced or not? Mine is E90 2009 with 258kms on it. Thanks

[@GeorgeAusters]

There’s no way of knowing

[@nicolasgrigorian8680]

@@GeorgeAusters bro how about the noise?

[@MegaRockyk]

Another great one 👌 👍 👏

[@GeorgeAusters]

Cheers Rocky!

[@andreilacatus1157]

Hi george just trying to get some advise here mate . I have bmw f10 2.0 diesel 8 speed auto with 184 bhp . Has 290k kms and always serviced with good bmw oil . But chain never replaced since 2 years and a half . And no chain issue. Whay would u say . Is it good or bad . Except I have a noise coming from underneath mostlikey from flexipipe

[@alex_n47d20a]

on which milleage you replaced your chain? I have n47d20a 2007 with 336k km and noise.. seems I need replace it asap

[@GeorgeAusters]

200k km

[@goldenlabradorskye]

Thanks George.

[@GeorgeAusters]

Welcome Steven!

[@mohamedkamara8052]

I have a 520d f10 BMW 132.000 miles but I feel scared about my timing chain. Honestly I don't know what to do.

[@ChromeN9ne]

just take it for chain inspection...

[@zeta5938]

I have a 1 series with the n47 130k on it and no problems at all apart from the breather pipe! But for piece of money i want to do the timing chain

[@GeorgeAusters]

Yep very good engines when looked after!

[@simo8295]

Hi Good comments I like it! How to know which version of N47 we have d20A ou d20C ?? Peace ✌️ !

[@emmag1975]

It says on the sticker inside your drivers door 👍

[@simo8295]

@@emmag1975 thanks very much 👍

[@alandalgarno1353]

@@emmag1975 On my door sticker it states N47D20 there is no letters its a late E90 2010 model with the 184 hp engine, same engine as the first batch of F30

[@louier9033]

Just looking for a bit of advice here, I've just got a 316d on a 63 plate with 128k miles and I know it's been serviced at roughly 20k intervals its whole life. Should I get the chain kit replaced just to be on the safe side? Or will frequent oil changes 'save' it from timing chain failure? When I bought the car, I thought N47T engines didn't suffer from chain failures, but now I'm worried.

[@GeorgeAusters]

Yes I would do the clutch kit and flywheel too

[@anthonycox2479]

interesting and informative

[@mohamedabderrahmane6089]

Hi Georges, Thanks for the vidéo. My 120d n47 2008 have 287 000km , 5litres/100km, Next step, change turbo , do you have a video please ? Thank you Nb : i use Mecarun engine flash, mecarun p18, mecarun c99 and mecarun eco 10 000, do you know ? Very good for engine !!! Look the videos on KZbin... it's french additive for engine, turbo , egr...

[@QuattroBajeena]

Mate your videos are great. I have the n47d C For last 8 years i been telling people, its ok to buy the n47 just service it every year. Ignore bmw service guide and costly crap. I used to worry about my engine once i got it done. I was grateful it made me realise that if i keep the car for long i am.happy to change the chain again. 2014 chain done at 91k Now 2021 chain going strong at 142k Next chain i will do maybe at 180k probally like 2027 lol

[@a.kantautas2457]

How about cylinder liner sag in the alloy block? I see this issue mentioned a lot together with the timing chain.

[@GeorgeAusters]

Never heard of this issue

[@a.kantautas2457]

@@GeorgeAusters have you heard any of theese to run away on engine oil via the intake side of an old tired turbo, or anti shudder valve should prevent this? Cleaned my intake, did not have to pour oil out of the intercooler, but all the intake is damp and the turbo shaft has free movement front to back.

[@PoroReaperDK]

I have been looking at a bmw m550d from 2015 thats a n57s with 3 turbos and 381 hp is that reliable and whats the normal problems to look out for?

[@GeorgeAusters]

Stay away from that engine

[@PoroReaperDK]

@@GeorgeAusters and why ?

[@PoroReaperDK]

@@GeorgeAusters ?

[@arobson191166]

What mpg bollocks, I get 35 local and 44 on the motorway

[@GeorgeAusters]

Should start increasing now the warmer weather is here!

[@demri123]

Still good

[@RTB-1157]

Could the Start Stop crap be a culprit on the timing chains on those motors? Over here in Dublin Bee-Ems are 99% 2.0 the straight 6s are like hens teeth! But what we advise is to turn that Start/Stop shit off everytime ya get into the motor! If the chain is gonna go that S/S crap ain't gonna help is it?

[@GeorgeAusters]

Certainly doesn’t do any good!

[@RTB-1157]

@@GeorgeAusters Great vids by the way man! Thanks to your vid im changing the Stats and water pump and coolant and then next on the list is the gear and diff oil.... 197k miles on original everything! But its the M47 savage motor! Peace✌

[@theclimieleighchannel6974]

Any tips for coding an Szl module on same model e60 (2009) as yours using ncs expert please? Would be really helpful as first time coding.

[@theclimieleighchannel6974]

??

[@vanquishmc]

I have done my timing chain at 70k as I was hearing like a chain noise but when the garage opened it, they advised the chain was not loose nor was there any sign of damage. I nevertheless got it changed as the engine was already opened. I still can hear that chain like noise. Guess it wasn’t that after all. Anyone have the same issue?

[@GeorgeAusters]

Likely isn’t chain noise. Mine was fine on 120k but best to be done for peace of mind👍🏻

[@alansabu95]

Could it be the timing belt?? I can also hear a periodic sound from the engine but not sure what it is :(

[@GeorgeAusters]

N47 has timing chain not a belt

[@alansabu95]

@@GeorgeAusters apologies, I meant the serpentine belt. Could the period "chik...1,2,3, chik...." sound be the belt or one the corresponding pulleys?

[@billion360]

Vyas: I'm hearing shk.. shk.. shk noises from engine at 63k. One mechanic says it needs timing chain replacing. Did you experience any issues after replacing the timing chain? Is it worth replacing a the timing belt after all?

[@youtubeuser2322]

George, just got my first bmw 328d with 129k miles, the second week it threw codes P2004 (intake manifold runner stuck open) and P2453 and P2454 ( diesel particulate filter differential pressure sensor ciurcut low. There is also a recall on the car for EGR cooler. What should I do? Do I need to clean intake manifold or replace it?

[@saynotothegreatreset]

Do egr , and dpf delete

[@anisakisk6139]

Vorrei comprare una bmw 120d usata, con non più di 200k km. Sto facendo l'università, ma vorrei iniziare un lavoro part-time per poter risparmiare e comprare l'automobile. Me lo consiglieresti, o prevedi che i costi di manutenzione superino le mie capacità finanziarie?

[@leonkurtish9242]

Liked, Did you have a ticking noise on a cold start and is the timing chain the reason of the ticking?

[@GeorgeAusters]

Ticking noise can often be mistaken for timing chain noise when it’s more often than not hydraulic lifters or injectors

[@iangriffin9636]

Thought my timing chain was noisy till one morning started it up and sounded really good now thinking Dmf unsure as to change to single mass or keep as dual mass any thoughts ?

[@GeorgeAusters]

Do not do single mass conversion

[@mohammadbatal1]

Nice one.

[@calinsandor9518]

I want to buy a bmw x1 with 2 liter diesel engine 143 hp. Is it true that the timing chain on newer models (after 2012) is put in the front of the engine ? On the older models (before 2012) the timing chain is in the back of the engine, between the gearbox and the engine? Thank you

[@tomkolodziej3786]

Nope. Still at the back of the engine

[@worldofcryptos6866]

I have it(120d) and it has the egr but besides this its a very good engine...pls can you do a vid on heater sticks and there job of cleaning the DPF pls

[@GeorgeAusters]

I have a video of DPF delete👍🏻

[@worldofcryptos6866]

@@GeorgeAusters thx mate....i will check it out...greets from croatia

[@worldofcryptos6866]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2XEemNjra6EqcU

[@worldofcryptos6866]

I saw this vid so i thought i get another opinion on this issue

[@garydeandeery]

Love my n47 engine. Had it 8 years and now it’s for sale

[@hlkification]

Long life oil service system and dpf killing these engines, in my opinion dpf is even worse because during regeneration diesel is mixed with the oil. When we change the oil in n47,s in most cases Oli is over topped, sometimes there is 2L over the max Oli capacity... Good, well designed engines, long service intervals and dpf, cuts their lives in half or even more

[@GeorgeAusters]

Yep it's why i've fixed the most common problems.. DPF etc

[@vp5]

What about the m57

[@GeorgeAusters]

M57 may be coming to the channel very soon my friend🤫

[@bodobendonjic5188]

why the front end of the bmw e87 is raised, does anyone know ?

[@GeorgeAusters]

Bodo Bendonjic What do you mean?

[@bodobendonjic5188]

@@GeorgeAusters so as it is written, 2 cm is the front end higher

[@bodobendonjic5188]

it has nothing to do with your topic, but I had to ask somewhere: D

[@joshsanderson5512]

N47 has a dodgy timing chain setup. B37/47 doesn’t

[@GeorgeAusters]

Timing chain setup is pretty much identical on the b47

[@joshsanderson5512]

@@GeorgeAusters people haven’t been having the chain issues with B engines tho

[@arobson191166]

My chain broke at 44k

[@greencoldgilionions]

I have this engine, and it works marvelously on my 116d. However a couple thousand kms ago I found this noise. I can only appreciate it on idle. What do you think it could be? kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5XbqWqNjclqZs0

[@stephenowens5375]

70k on my n47, oil changes at 5k intervals.....noisy timing just started. Let's be honest that's a failure in my book. I will never by BMW again.....going back to Japanese cars way more reliable. German cars have lost top place.

[@GeorgeAusters]

Haha!

[@kp4643]

Japanese car are far better!!

[@stepheno889]

Jaguar f pace 30k, fsh timing chain knackered

[@sabni8668]

Don’t make my mistake… I bought a Toyota with one :-(

[@jakobhenriksen2497]

I don’t like plastic cars

[@christophelemaire7444]

Pourquoi parler en anglais? Le titre est français

[@ataroosa8271]

I’m getting 32mpg :(

[@GeorgeAusters]

Likely because it’s still cold👍🏻

[@corriemcnab5100]

Mines is at 215000 😀

[@GeorgeAusters]

Very good to hear!

[@Tomlivar]

you are sitting at the wrong side of the car!!

[@GeorgeAusters]

Hahaha

[@DanielleAusters]

👍🏼

[@GeorgeAusters]

🙌🏼

[@simonpeters888]

13K👍

[@GeorgeAusters]

On course for 20k this year!

[@kartaroundtheworld]

This is the most polemical video on KZbin ! I have a N47 so I’m biased ...

[@GeorgeAusters]

Hahaha

[@kartaroundtheworld]

George Austers by the way. My car is in the garage right now. The diagnosis: leakage from the A/C evaporator. You have to remove the entire dashboard to replace it. Huge work (and huge bill ...)

[@electrondcomp]

@@kartaroundtheworld had the same problem on my f32 bmw changed for free because it was covered by warranty

[@cemharris5109]

Oil change every 10k

[@GeorgeAusters]

No, every 5k Miles

[@cemharris5109]

@@GeorgeAusters i think 5k is too early. I put ravenol rup 5w40 Racing Ultra Performance SAE in my 530D n57 and change it every 10k.

[@damon1957ful]

I dont buy and bmw, way to o expensive and friends of mine have a mixture of bmw cars of all ages but stupidly expensive to fix ,