Bad timing chain?

bimmerbroken:( · 04-29-2024, 11:14 AM

I have a 2011 328xi and have had it for almost a year and I’ve put money into it. However it is still being worked on for a valve cover and valve gasket, I just think the timing chain is going too because when it idles it shakes, and after I drive it a bit and go to a stop for a light, the engine cuts and I have to restart it and it starts perfectly fine and drives fine until that happens again. The engine also cuts sometimes when I turn corners. There was also a high pitch whistling that was figured out as the valve cover but I’m just not sure if the timing chain is going and I should just get rid of the car because it’s a very expensive fix. FYI the car has 210,000 miles on it and there is very little wear and tear on interior and exterior just engine wise.

335i54n · 04-29-2024, 04:04 PM

not common but with vc off you can check the chain tension and timing, more likely other neglected issues

Phil325i · 04-30-2024, 03:40 AM

Why not replace the timing chain tensioner? Easy and cheap DIY job that might fix it...

04-29-2024, 11:14 AM	#1
bimmerbroken:( New Member 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 2011 328xi but it's black :D Join Date: Apr 2024 Location: United States of America iTrader: (0)	Bad timing chain? I have a 2011 328xi and have had it for almost a year and I’ve put money into it. However it is still being worked on for a valve cover and valve gasket, I just think the timing chain is going too because when it idles it shakes, and after I drive it a bit and go to a stop for a light, the engine cuts and I have to restart it and it starts perfectly fine and drives fine until that happens again. The engine also cuts sometimes when I turn corners. There was also a high pitch whistling that was figured out as the valve cover but I’m just not sure if the timing chain is going and I should just get rid of the car because it’s a very expensive fix. FYI the car has 210,000 miles on it and there is very little wear and tear on interior and exterior just engine wise.
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04-29-2024, 04:04 PM	#2
335i54n Captain 350 Rep 604 Posts Drives: e90 335i, e39 m5 Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: socal iTrader: (0)	not common but with vc off you can check the chain tension and timing, more likely other neglected issues
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04-30-2024, 03:40 AM	#3
Phil325i Brigadier General 639 Rep 3,212 Posts Drives: E92 325i MSport Coupe Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK South East iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW 325i Coupe [6.00]	Why not replace the timing chain tensioner? Easy and cheap DIY job that might fix it... __________________ E92 pre-LCI 325i - Ohlins R&T; H&R spacers; M3 strut brace; Swift thrust sheets; 3 x chassis braces; diff brace; N53 V-brace; 034 subframe inserts; BMS clutch stop; BMS CDV; RE g/box mounts; Delrin shift bushes; Saikoumichi OCC; Cyba scoops; BMW Perf Exhaust; HEL s/steel brake hoses; M3 rear spoiler; Recaro Sportster CSs; M3 white dash LEDs; LED Angels; LED side repeaters; BMW Perf black grille; CSL reps; SSDD carbon diffuser; Monster Wrap black roof/clear front
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