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Quick update in case anyone else comes across this Car turned up this morning Driver rang about an hour before arriving just to check parking and access, everything went smoothly Had a proper look round it and took it out for a drive, no issues at all Glad I went through with it in the end Thanks again for all the input 👍

All good mate, thanks anyway 👍

Appreciate all the replies Spoke to them again earlier and they’ve now sent over the deposit invoice plus some more photos and details Feeling a bit more reassured now compared to yesterday

@br1anuk thanks for that so you paid before delivery then? That’s the part that’s still bothering me a bit

That’s the issue really, Belfast isn’t exactly a quick drive from here They did say I can check it when it arrives but yeah… still feels a bit backwards paying first

Afternoon all Bit of an odd one. Been hunting around for something sensible for my lad’s first car and stumbled onto a listing for a BMW 318d price looked very strong… almost suspiciously so Did a bit more digging and it’s not a private seller at all, it’s through a firm called Cardwell Transport up in Belfast. Seems they deal with cars that have been taken back and resold from auctions, they’re offering to bring it over to me (I’m Bristol way), which is handy, but I’m struggling with the idea of paying anything before I’ve laid eyes on it Has anyone on here actually dealt with them or similar outfits? Not keen on learning an expensive lesson

Will not make contact with valves when cam locks are engaged and camshafts are at an angle where valves are not open sufficiently to touch. By default, when you lock the crank, you should attempt to turn it in both directions. If it only turns in one way, it's about 180 degrees out of whack; a false lock occurs when the crank catches on a ridge on the flywheel.

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The issue may lie with the oil solenoid itself, which could be worn internally. The link below contains extensive information on the B48 engine, which shares a similar design but is missing one cylinder compared to yours. It illustrates the solenoid bolts and how the gauze fails; when it does, it directs the gauze towards the sprocket. It is unlikely for it to move in the opposite direction, as oil pressure ranging from 40 to 80 psi propels it one way. To be candid, the B series engines present significantly more challenges during maintenance. The vehicle referenced in the link adhered strictly to the manual, except for the injector replacements. Upon removal, the owner noted a fuel odour and observed a mark on the injector seat to rail. BMW typically replaces the injectors when servicing chains. A colleague at BMW expressed surprise that I managed to extract all four injectors without breaking or damaging them, as each required careful handling and took approximately an hour to remove gently. This vehicle had 118,000 miles; the chain was worn, and the sprockets were in poor condition. The timing ring on the inlet cam was discovered to be loose when heated, resulting in the erosion of the location groove. Additionally, a coolant leak was identified due to the degradation of the plastic oil filter housing caused by age and heat. A colleague at BMW mentioned that the normal cost for chain replacement is approximately $4,000. The last one I completed was half that amount, utilising original equipment parts from INA. INA is imprinted on authentic projects adjacent to the BMW stamp. The INA full kit from Mpd is priced at about fifty percent less than the equivalent kit from BMW, although including identical components manufactured in the same location.

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The B48 and B38 engines feature a similar timing arrangement, with oil solenoids integrated into the bolts securing the Vanos system at the camshaft's end. A prevalent issue arises when the gauze filters disintegrate, subsequently entering the Vanos sprocket and causing damage. Without visual inspection, it is challenging to assess the situation based on your description. If the electronic component of Vanos control has been displaced from the rocker cover, it may indicate a malfunction, or the plastic of the rocker cover may have become brittle. The timing chains in the B48 engine exhibit superior durability compared to the B38, as the latter's three-cylinder configuration experiences greater wear due to higher revs. The BMW service item for the 100,000 to 120,000-mile interval involves the replacement of timing chains, necessitating the removal of the engine and gearbox. BMW estimates the cost for the B48 chain replacement at approximately £4,000. I completed a few of these jobs last year, initially charging the same as for a diesel engine until I assessed the expenses associated with the chain kit, which is quite costly. This task is not straightforward and requires specialised locking tools; the lase

I regret to learn of this situation. It is advisable to photograph the vehicle in the garage forecourt immediately before to its servicing or repairs.

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