[TheCoolX3]

I found this kinda funny. Last 7 posts all about n20 timing chains. I know it all from the same guy posting but its funny... lighten up a bit

[BMWZ4]

Originally Posted by TheCoolX3

I found this kinda funny. Last 7 posts all about n20 timing chains. I know it all from the same guy posting but its funny... lighten up a bit

Saw that yesterday. I get it's important to get peeps on board but reviving 7 old threads seemed a bit excessive when one probably would've done the trick lol

[Opie55]

Given that he is a new member, says nothing of his own car, and tells everybody to contact a certain law firm, I suspect he might be someone associated with that firm trying to create evidence - "Look how many complaints there are!"

[BMWZ4]

Originally Posted by Opie55

Given that he is a new member, says nothing of his own car, and tells everybody to contact a certain law firm, I suspect he might be someone associated with that firm trying to create evidence - "Look how many complaints there are!"

Ahhh, interesting. I hadn't considered that strategy. If accurate, definitely a crappy ambulance chaser move for sure

[evilchargerfan]

lets at least give the guy credit for using the "search" feature.

[jsublime]

Now that's funny, except for the members who have to deal with it. Our N20 has 135k and is going strong. It's just a hunch but I highly suspect ASS played a role in those cases.

[willywi]

Originally Posted by jsublime

Now that's funny, except for the members who have to deal with it. Our N20 has 135k and is going strong. It's just a hunch but I highly suspect ASS played a role in those cases.

What year is your car?

[iagafoor]

Hello,
Just now I saw this thread and would like to share my true experience. Last August, I went through this issue and my engine was replaced with brand new . In my case Bmw applied 80/20 formula means I have to pay 20percentage of the cost which was around c$4800.. if your timing chain whining strongly advise to go and check it .. it seems it's a known manufacturing defect . It's in dealer service bulletin but not on customer recall list. Means they decided not to recall vehicle rather wait until it fail and help the customer.
The issue is very serious. It won't show any symptom other than intermittent whining at low pressure for which dealer said it's normal. But suddenly you will get a notice on display " low oil engine pressure" and then your engine is gone!

[Opie55]

Originally Posted by iagafoor

Hello,
Just now I saw this thread and would like to share my true experience. Last August, I went through this issue and my engine was replaced with brand new . In my case Bmw applied 80/20 formula means I have to pay 20percentage of the cost which was around c$4800.. if your timing chain whining strongly advise to go and check it .. it seems it's a known manufacturing defect . It's in dealer service bulletin but not on customer recall list. Means they decided not to recall vehicle rather wait until it fail and help the customer.
The issue is very serious. It won't show any symptom other than intermittent whining at low pressure for which dealer said it's normal. But suddenly you will get a notice on display " low oil engine pressure" and then your engine is gone!

Yeah, it's a very well-known issue. A couple years ago there was a new post every few days of a failed 2013 engine. The number has gone down to close to zero now for some reason. You asked in another post about a lawsuit. There is a very long thread here about the lawsuit.