Best place to buy bmw timing chain kit

Nel2014 · 03-18-2017, 03:45 PM

As title says, obviously bmw, but there must be other oe options and at a decent price!

GXCars · 03-18-2017, 04:26 PM

In the same boat, Berry BMW quoted me 271 + vat in parts to do the chain but it didnt look like they had included the sprockets so I'm not sure

Trade price from ECP for the FAI kit is £188 + Vat with my discount, there are some cheaper kits being advertised on Ebay at around £120 but I wouldnt touch them with a bargepole as they are prpbably chinese made out of recycled chocolate !

Nel2014 · 03-21-2017, 12:44 PM

Thanks for that. I woud'nt touch those ebay ones! I have been reading up about the Fai kits and people have had a few horrow stories with them so thats put me off.
Also there is upper and lower kit, im not sure if both need replacing.
I have been reading another thread on here and I think he said his upper tensioner was nearly falling apart.. unbelievable!!

GXCars · 03-25-2017, 02:26 AM

That was my tensioner that fell to pieces !

Apparently Febi are the oem for BMW but FAI make lots of kits and are generally a good make, only other choice is BMW andi don't think you get any extra warranty you'd need to check but I'd swap out your tensioner as a precaution

There are 2 chains and you need to do both

Nel2014 · 03-25-2017, 01:59 PM

Oops aorry mate.. lol
Did you do both your chains and what is the cost im looking out, dare i ask ..��

Nel2014 · 03-27-2017, 04:22 AM

I have seen the febi kits for quite a good price, they have a good reputation, what does everyone think ?

GXCars · 03-31-2017, 04:31 AM

Havent done them yet - its 12 hours labour so figure on about £600 plus the bits

Nel2014 · 03-31-2017, 12:22 PM

Bmw have quoted me £1330 for labour to do both timing chains, not including parts...It does however seem quiter now since its service using shell helix ultra oil. That was at Bmw and cost £250 quid!

Phil325i · 04-01-2017, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Nel2014

As title says, obviously bmw, but there must be other oe options and at a decent price!

OP are you aware that Coltswold BMW give a parts discount to members of this forum?

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1205159

Nel2014 · 04-02-2017, 12:46 PM

Ok thanks, Maybe it will be a bit more affordable for me!! I have seen the Febi kits online , they look good quality might look into those a bit more

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GXCars Enlisted Member 12 Rep 47 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 M Sport Coupe Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Buckinghamshire UK iTrader: (0)	In the same boat, Berry BMW quoted me 271 + vat in parts to do the chain but it didnt look like they had included the sprockets so I'm not sure Trade price from ECP for the FAI kit is £188 + Vat with my discount, there are some cheaper kits being advertised on Ebay at around £120 but I wouldnt touch them with a bargepole as they are prpbably chinese made out of recycled chocolate !
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Nel2014 Banned 24 Rep 248 Posts Drives: BMW 320d Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Bedfordshire iTrader: (0)	Thanks for that. I woud'nt touch those ebay ones! I have been reading up about the Fai kits and people have had a few horrow stories with them so thats put me off. Also there is upper and lower kit, im not sure if both need replacing. I have been reading another thread on here and I think he said his upper tensioner was nearly falling apart.. unbelievable!!
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GXCars Enlisted Member 12 Rep 47 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 M Sport Coupe Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Buckinghamshire UK iTrader: (0)	That was my tensioner that fell to pieces ! Apparently Febi are the oem for BMW but FAI make lots of kits and are generally a good make, only other choice is BMW andi don't think you get any extra warranty you'd need to check but I'd swap out your tensioner as a precaution There are 2 chains and you need to do both
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Nel2014 Banned 24 Rep 248 Posts Drives: BMW 320d Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Bedfordshire iTrader: (0)	Oops aorry mate.. lol Did you do both your chains and what is the cost im looking out, dare i ask ..�� Last edited by Nel2014; 03-27-2017 at 02:08 PM..
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Nel2014 Banned 24 Rep 248 Posts Drives: BMW 320d Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Bedfordshire iTrader: (0)	Bmw have quoted me £1330 for labour to do both timing chains, not including parts...It does however seem quiter now since its service using shell helix ultra oil. That was at Bmw and cost £250 quid!
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Nel2014 Banned 24 Rep 248 Posts Drives: BMW 320d Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Bedfordshire iTrader: (0)	Ok thanks, Maybe it will be a bit more affordable for me!! I have seen the Febi kits online , they look good quality might look into those a bit more
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