N47 Engine Rebuild - Timing Chain Failure

N47 Engine Rebuild - Timing Chain Failure

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PSKI89

Original Poster:

4 posts

16 months

Thursday 16th November 2023
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Hi all, I have a 420d GC 2015 where the timing chain for my N4720DA Engine, has broken and there is a tight spot when the camshaft is manually turned over.

Loss of power occurred whilst travelling at low speed (5-7mph) - it is not certain whether there is further damage to valves or piston but damage to the valve is likely.

Can anyone recommend BMW Engine specialists to look into this?

Edited by PSKI89 on Thursday 16th November 14:58

The Conflated Outlier

125 posts

20 months

Thursday 16th November 2023
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What part of the UK are you from?

PSKI89

Original Poster:

4 posts

16 months

Thursday 16th November 2023
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Why is that relevant?

d_a_n1979

9,674 posts

79 months

Thursday 16th November 2023
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PSKI89 said:
Why is that relevant?
Because folk might be able to recommend engine rebuilders that are local to you...

Good luck on here with that attitude laugh

PSKI89

Original Poster:

4 posts

16 months

Thursday 16th November 2023
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Haha, thanks for the luck. I'm probably going to need it more than ever now!

So sorry, I'm in London, can go anywhere within the M25.

I have had people.ask.me random questions like where exactly do I live, and what colour is my car etc. Hence the scepticism! Apologies

The Conflated Outlier

125 posts

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Thursday 16th November 2023
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PSKI89

Original Poster:

4 posts

16 months

Friday 17th November 2023
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Thanks, I will check them out. They seem to have a decent feel about them. Have you used them before?