E90 N43 Timing Chains

patriotaki · 12-07-2023, 03:22 PM

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 · 12-07-2023, 08:19 PM

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

patriotaki · 12-08-2023, 01:37 AM

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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 · 12-08-2023, 08:15 AM

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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 · 12-09-2023, 09:45 AM

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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 · 12-10-2023, 08:30 AM

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 · 12-18-2023, 07:00 PM

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...

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patriotaki Private First Class 33 Rep 154 Posts Drives: E90 320i 2009, F32 420i 2018 Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Cyprus iTrader: (0)	E90 N43 Timing Chains 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?
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lordnikon Captain 527 Rep 622 Posts Drives: Break My Wallet Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 328i xDrive [0.00]	Go to an indy BMW mechanic. My car had timing chain and guides replaced at 150k km.
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PhaceN52 Private First Class 178 Rep 196 Posts Drives: '06 E90 N52B30 US spec Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Italy, Dolomites iTrader: (0)	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
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crashoverride Lieutenant 190 Rep 585 Posts Drives: na Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: na iTrader: (0)	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...
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