WHEN TO REPLACE TIMING CHAIN ON BMW N51 N52 N53 ENGINE E90 E91 E92 E93 E60 E61 E70 X3 X5 E81 E82 E87

[@donpaluch4488]

I changed the timing chain on my well-maintained 328i x-Drive with 382,000 miles at the time. I put the new one next the old one and it had not stretched at all. I changed all the guides and tensioner as well, but it probably wasn't necessary at all. Since I had it all apart, I wasn't going to put the old ones back on on principal. I also did the bottom chain for the oil pump and vacuum punp: same deal. It has over 400,000 K miles now and runs beautifully.

[@stevenerekson3415]

How did you torque down the crankshaft hub bolt?

[@chrisgreencbc]

@@stevenerekson3415 You will need to hold the flywheel/torque converter with a 16mm socket thru the view hole on oil pan. Then you can tighten the crank hub bolt

[@losidude11]

damnnnnn my e90 330i 6 speed full bolt on currently has 200k and is running flawlessly. Preventative maintenance and 3-5k oil change interval is the key. I also drive it like i stole it haha. one rev a day keeps da valve silt away

[@bubblerings]

Probably on synthetic oil.. Changed regularly. 👍

[@simplelangperorock]

Brother, how I wish ur my neighbor. I have the same exact thing needed to do on my n51 e90. Good golly. I need your help.

[@plamenivanov1992]

Браво момчета за клипчетата! Bmw и trek най-добрата комбинациа!

[@Saywhatohno]

how do you check if the timing chain is good or bad in the car?

[@gordy5363]

Thanks for this. Helps. More E90 N52 plsss

[@E90PLUG]

When replacing the timing chain kit do I have to remove the radiator and head lights and front bumper ?

[@AugustDreamScape]

I want to know this myself. I imagine it makes things easier. It's not a hard job, but it's a job, best done right and stress free.

[@yahtadi5152]

Is there any metal aftermarket version of that plastic guide?

[@TheChanhee90]

my n52 bmw 1 series timing chain snapped yesterday... gg

[@noscopeguy3789]

how much did you pay in repair? and were you driving your car hard ? like abusing n stuff ?

[@anthonygillesse7242]

Did you ever change your oil?

[@terryalladice8377]

Good advise on the TC. Thank you.

[@madebyamerica81]

What about the N51 motor? When should that be changed?

[@Momo-jx7kf]

I have e92 325i N52 Engine and 340 000 km and still work normal, but in BMW Service they told me because of the 340k km I need to change the chain and it doesnt matter if it works fine or not. And of course they want a lot of money to do it. I dont understand when I have to change it....and what are the simptoms. I always change my oil at max 9000 km !!

[@kylejohnstone5480]

My 2008 328i is currently around 180k with the original timing chain, still runs strong

[@nebojsa1976]

Did you ever replace rear shocks? I heard they fail most often compared to front ones.

[@noahzm_]

I’m at 208k miles my shit was running strong did my valve cover again and now my car won’t register that it’s in drive or reverse smh

[@mtsche3]

I had to replace rear shocks 89k miles

[@raphael7606]

@@mtsche3 i had to replace mine with 150 ,the passenger side snapped off

[@gitao]

Thank you. I have a question, I have a 2011 5 series 523i I believe it’s n53 engine. The other day we were changing the sump gasket as it was leaking and in the sump when we opened, we found broken nuts and bolts. My mechanic says that they are from the timing chain and it should be replaced. What do you think? The car has been making rattling noises whenever I accelerate or go up the hill... he says it’s because of the timing chain. The Vanos were replaced 2 years ago as one had broken stalling the engine.

[@ThisLaoGuy]

sounds like timing chain or timing chain tensioner is weak

[@majkel2814]

Hi, could you please give me the dimensions of the flywheel pin, for BMW E60 N52. I mean length and diameters. I'm in need, I lost mine and I can't buy a whole new set. I will be very grateful

[@Filipinopride18]

n52 best engine made.

[@maclee713]

What makes u say that

[@anthonygillesse7242]

@@maclee713 apart from the oil leaks the n52 is bullet proof, have two of them one with 230k the other with 146k never a problem . Neither burn oil and both with great compression key is oil changes with decent oil and at half bmw recommended changes.🇨🇦

[@robertmichael8004]

@@anthonygillesse7242 n52 is definitely the BEST ENGINE EVER created. Guy I know has 579k 07 328i e90.

[@G4RY1159]

Thanks guys

[@stevenerekson3415]

Which tool do you guys use to lock the crankshaft in place while torqueing the crankshaft hub bolt? I have a manual that says to use a tool that bolts to the hub, but is this enough to hold the crankshaft during those high tightening loads?

[@Holydiver7019]

but, if the chain has stretched, doe it not have 2 sensors?

[@gsmmibmw8080]

Amazing colour of the engine block

[@mrgilamonyet]

Thanks dude

[@rolandocrisostomo2003]

Why do manufacturers think hot oil and plastic go together well.

[@knighthawk8084]

would a cylinder head from a 2011 e90 328i n52n fit and work on my 07 328i e90 n52b30a

[@jeremychancey2773]

I have a 2011 328i with the N52 engine that shutoff while driving and will not restart crank no start issue. I am getting code 2AA1 Camshaft sensor Exhaust signal. I have replaced the sensor, the fuel pump, fuel pump control module and Vanos solenoids with no luck. Has anyone run into this issue?

[@ltmcolen]

I just found this channel but I bet you live in Leuven. Your R sounds like Louis Tobback. Anyway thanks for the explanation

[@sevenface7]

How do you fix EGR in 2012 Jetta TDI?

[@b.b.rodriguez9878]

My n52 e90 is almost at 200k with original timing chain, but I’ve noticed a rattle noise when I start it up. Not the first start up but the second start up, had a vanos code pop up but I swapped and cleared it. The never came back but the noise is still there, any help would be greatly appreciated.. I’m at 170k miles

[@bigmoosem5237]

I suggest changing the timing chain tensioner . 8 minute job.

[@kount1993]

Is the N51 engine timing chain as strong as N52?

[@ahyesstonks5375]

No I’ve heard the n52 is bulletproof

[@saiffyzy]

Take a shot everytime he says ok

[@tylerallen1762]

Or so

[@Mark-bd5ci]

Ok

[@sebastiandenenfeld9886]

OK ej man!

[@syedmudassir-uj3eg]

Hi