N47 timing chain recall

KM79 · 03-28-2015, 05:53 AM

Not in here as much these days but had a quick squint through the recent posts and haven't seen this mentioned yet,so thought would make folk aware...
There's now a blanket QE of n47 timing chain and tensioner.
I'm not sure if customers are being mailed or not but we did our first during the week.basically tensioner is checked first and if out of spec then chain and tensioner etc is replaced.If tensioner is under a certain tolerance then only that is replaced without chain.Hope this helps.

richk84 · 03-28-2015, 06:09 AM

Is this for all n47 regardless of age?

KM79 · 03-28-2015, 06:13 AM

Yes ,the first car that was done was an 2008 with 88k miles.

richk84 · 03-28-2015, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by KrisM79

Yes ,the first car that was done was an 2008 with 88k miles.

Would like mine checked but being 2011 with 45k on the clock I think they might be reluctant

Stev443 · 03-28-2015, 06:45 AM

Mine is 2010 with AUC warranty would mine get checked? Something always worry about with these engines, already had the revised flywheel and clutch replaced under warranty ???

KM79 · 03-28-2015, 06:53 AM

As I said ,covers all n47 engine.I would contact you're dealer and they will confirm if applicable.

paulf61 · 03-28-2015, 07:16 AM

Just spoken with Elms Bedford who confirm they'd need to book in for investigation. Got mine provisionally booked in for a few weeks time..

Paul

Pacman83 · 03-28-2015, 07:36 AM

I wonder why it's taken BMW all this time to offer an inspection to all N47 cars in light of failures?

un1eash · 03-28-2015, 08:25 AM

I had mine replaced a couple weeks back under AUC warranty as I complained about excessive noise. Bill came to just shy of £3500

Pacman83 · 03-28-2015, 08:29 AM

Does this now mean that any failure related to the timing chain on N47's is covered by warranty, or is the age/mileage of the vehicle relevant? Seems a little vague.

Stev443 · 03-28-2015, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KrisM79

As I said ,covers all n47 engine.I would contact you're dealer and they will confirm if applicable.

Thank you

KM79 · 03-28-2015, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pacman83

Does this now mean that any failure related to the timing chain on N47's is covered by warranty, or is the age/mileage of the vehicle relevant? Seems a little vague.

The QE will be a preventative measure.If anyone has suspected chain issues then this should be the answer.

old grey steve · 03-28-2015, 12:05 PM

This is good news for many it may have come a little late, its as we know a "well documented issue" many have paid thousands to have this issue sorted I suspect as the recall is from X date therefore people who've had the rectification work carried out already to keep a car on the road "that shouldn't of had the issue in the first place given where BMW had located the chain and guides in the first place" will feel somewhat aggrieved with this turn of events.

Glad they've come to the table though and opened the door to this issue.

kingy89 · 03-28-2015, 12:20 PM

How long ago did this 'recall' or what ever its classed as come alight? Only reason I ask is I have an insured warranty with bmw and 250 excess for the timing chain to be replaced around the 14th of this month

KM79 · 03-28-2015, 12:22 PM

It went live this week and it's a quality enhancement,as I said not sure if they're mailing customers but it's aplied on a visit to a dealership.

old grey steve · 03-28-2015, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by KrisM79

It went live this week and it's a quality enhancement,as I said not sure if they're mailing customers but it's aplied on a visit to a dealership.

Info helps me as I can now direct people who are having issues

chriz1 · 03-28-2015, 01:30 PM

Good news this!

Reece · 03-28-2015, 03:33 PM

Kris i have my car booked for brake fluid service in 3 weeks time, will they now check every n47 or shal i call them to see if they can do it on the day?

makkan00 · 03-28-2015, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by KrisM79

It went live this week and it's a quality enhancement,as I said not sure if they're mailing customers but it's aplied on a visit to a dealership.

Is it only applicable to E9x, or any N47 in E8x, F10?

Thanks for sharing.

KM79 · 03-28-2015, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Reece

Kris i have my car booked for brake fluid service in 3 weeks time, will they now check every n47 or shal i call them to see if they can do it on the day?

Yes they will check and apply the QE to you're car once it is in the dealership.

KM79 · 03-28-2015, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by makkan00

Is it only applicable to E9x, or any N47 in E8x, F10?

Thanks for sharing.

Mak,I had a quick glance over the bulletin and it only states E series.The F series had the updated n47 as far as I'm aware.

IanS100 · 03-28-2015, 05:51 PM

How big a job is it to check the tensioner etc?

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KM79 Major 140 Rep 1,445 Posts Drives: 2017 335D Msport Saloon Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	N47 timing chain recall Not in here as much these days but had a quick squint through the recent posts and haven't seen this mentioned yet,so thought would make folk aware... There's now a blanket QE of n47 timing chain and tensioner. I'm not sure if customers are being mailed or not but we did our first during the week.basically tensioner is checked first and if out of spec then chain and tensioner etc is replaced.If tensioner is under a certain tolerance then only that is replaced without chain.Hope this helps. __________________ E92 335i MSport
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richk84 Lieutenant Colonel 130 Rep 1,534 Posts Drives: e93 330i Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: All over iTrader: (0)	Is this for all n47 regardless of age?
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KM79 Major 140 Rep 1,445 Posts Drives: 2017 335D Msport Saloon Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	Yes ,the first car that was done was an 2008 with 88k miles.
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Stev443 Private First Class 28 Rep 115 Posts Drives: Dark side Audi TTS Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ecosse iTrader: (0)	Mine is 2010 with AUC warranty would mine get checked? Something always worry about with these engines, already had the revised flywheel and clutch replaced under warranty ???
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KM79 Major 140 Rep 1,445 Posts Drives: 2017 335D Msport Saloon Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	As I said ,covers all n47 engine.I would contact you're dealer and they will confirm if applicable.
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paulf61 Private 3 Rep 99 Posts Drives: E92 320d coupe Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Bedfordshire iTrader: (0)	Just spoken with Elms Bedford who confirm they'd need to book in for investigation. Got mine provisionally booked in for a few weeks time.. Paul
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Pacman83 Lieutenant 25 Rep 405 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Cumbria iTrader: (0)	I wonder why it's taken BMW all this time to offer an inspection to all N47 cars in light of failures?
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un1eash Captain 500 Rep 969 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Midlands, UK iTrader: (0)	I had mine replaced a couple weeks back under AUC warranty as I complained about excessive noise. Bill came to just shy of £3500
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Pacman83 Lieutenant 25 Rep 405 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Cumbria iTrader: (0)	Does this now mean that any failure related to the timing chain on N47's is covered by warranty, or is the age/mileage of the vehicle relevant? Seems a little vague.
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old grey steve Colonel 283 Rep 2,798 Posts Drives: MK 7.5 Golf R Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: UK in Hertfordshire iTrader: (2)	This is good news for many it may have come a little late, its as we know a "well documented issue" many have paid thousands to have this issue sorted I suspect as the recall is from X date therefore people who've had the rectification work carried out already to keep a car on the road "that shouldn't of had the issue in the first place given where BMW had located the chain and guides in the first place" will feel somewhat aggrieved with this turn of events. Glad they've come to the table though and opened the door to this issue. __________________
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kingy89 Private 4 Rep 81 Posts Drives: E92 m sport Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	How long ago did this 'recall' or what ever its classed as come alight? Only reason I ask is I have an insured warranty with bmw and 250 excess for the timing chain to be replaced around the 14th of this month
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KM79 Major 140 Rep 1,445 Posts Drives: 2017 335D Msport Saloon Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	It went live this week and it's a quality enhancement,as I said not sure if they're mailing customers but it's aplied on a visit to a dealership.
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Reece Major 53 Rep 1,249 Posts Drives: e90 lci 330d Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Essex iTrader: (0)	Kris i have my car booked for brake fluid service in 3 weeks time, will they now check every n47 or shal i call them to see if they can do it on the day? __________________ E90 lci 330d, alpine white, pro nav, adaptive xenons, heated electric leather, folding mirrors, alpine retrofit kit with L7 subs, performance grilles, 40w led angel eye bulbs
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