[patriotaki]

Hi,

What is the average cost for the timing chains replacement?
The dealer said ~1500-2000 euros, the car has 170.000km and it's leaking some oil and it needs to be done asap.

should I go to a private mechanic instead? any suggestions?

[lordnikon]

Go to an indy BMW mechanic. My car had timing chain and guides replaced at 150k km.

[patriotaki]

Originally Posted by lordnikon

Go to an indy BMW mechanic. My car had timing chain and guides replaced at 150k km.

How much did it cost you if I may ask

[lordnikon]

Originally Posted by patriotaki

How much did it cost you if I may ask

I'm not sure as the previous owner had it done. I think $2-3k but different markets, different costs.

[patriotaki]

Originally Posted by lordnikon

I'm not sure as the previous owner had it done. I think $2-3k but different markets, different costs.

expensive.. is there anything i should know, so the mechanics dont get advantage of the "knowledge" i dont have in this part

[PhaceN52]

The price in europe should be more or less as you said, maybe going to an indy you can get it done for 1000/1200
Can you turn wrenches? Seeing you have more cars that could be a fun project

[crashoverride]

Major job rare to be needed. Look at the additional items they can do while in their not that is needed but to consider things like water pump, eccentric, head gasket, radiator, valve cover (for the integrated PCV valve) etc...