Hi guys.
I've just read that the n20 engine can be prone to the timing chain wearing/ failing at 50k miles on early cars. Anyone know any more about this?. Thanks.
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Pbondar
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Hello wrong thread you need to re post this in the E89 thread
But yes 50k miles is possible for a blew up
Lack of oil changes and excessive use of the auto stop start are two contributory factors..
There’s a revised cam chain n tensioner fitted in 2015 as a retrofit..
But yes 50k miles is possible for a blew up
Lack of oil changes and excessive use of the auto stop start are two contributory factors..
There’s a revised cam chain n tensioner fitted in 2015 as a retrofit..
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Tonyzed
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Many thanks for your quick reply. My car is a 2004 2.2 so I have clearly got my e numbers and n numbers confused!!!
It's also non- turbo.
Thanks again.
It's also non- turbo.
Thanks again.
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Smartbear
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You have an m54 engine fitted in your e85, it should be virtually bullet proof
Rob
e89 Sdrive 20i, plenty of mumbo & good economy-the thinking bears z4
e89 Sdrive 30i, this ones busted, pass me another...
e85 3.0si sold
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Tonyzed
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Thankyou!!! I suspected you might have the answer- based on my confusion!!!
As you can tell I am new to the zed world. What's your opinion Rob on a 28i with 40k on clock at around £13k??
Thinking of changing next Summer.
Tony
As you can tell I am new to the zed world. What's your opinion Rob on a 28i with 40k on clock at around £13k??
Thinking of changing next Summer.
Tony
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Danglesberries
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Not sure that car will still be available next summer if it's available now 