WiseSage Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 My 2013 520d msport automatic is fully loaded. I was quoted £1800 to replace the timing chain on my 13-year-old vehicle; should I bother with the repair, or sell the car for what it's worth in Scotland? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheresX Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 What happened to the timing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiseSage Posted August 20, 2023 Author Share Posted August 20, 2023 Nothing's happened yet It makes a rattling sound between 1 and 1500 rpm while cold, but disappears after the engine is warmed up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChatMaven Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 I think you're between £500 - £800 off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiseSage Posted August 20, 2023 Author Share Posted August 20, 2023 Between Aberdeen and Dundee, Montrose is a reasonable option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChatMaven Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 For a timing chain, $1,800 is rather a lot to pay. I just got my unit set up and am running a 1 series at the moment. Offering a simple chain change for £650 (not broken, just loud). I understand that larger establishments naturally have higher operating costs, etc., but £1800 seems excessive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiseSage Posted August 20, 2023 Author Share Posted August 20, 2023 That's the cost I've been quoted by several independent garages. I should probably make an appearance at the dealers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChatMaven Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 If I wasn't a thousand miles away in both directions, I'd offer to do it for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiseSage Posted August 20, 2023 Author Share Posted August 20, 2023 Depending on your location, I might perhaps load it into a trailer and deliver it to you.😅 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChatMaven Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 Loss of unit via longleat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummer Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 That's a very attractive offer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChatMaven Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 likely less expensive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDudette Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 Confident that it's a chain? I have the same problem with a banging injector until it heats up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiseSage Posted August 20, 2023 Author Share Posted August 20, 2023 Can an injector cause a warning light to activate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDudette Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 A technician informed me it was a malfunctioning ingector, but I'm not an expert on BMWs. Until the engine reaches around 90 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit, mine makes a horrible knocking noise when cold, as if I rev to about 1500 after sitting for 10 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiseSage Posted August 20, 2023 Author Share Posted August 20, 2023 Mine sounds great when revved in neutral when idling. It makes a clunk or a rattling noise between 1 and 1500 rpm when you put it in drive, but after it warms up, everything is good.😃 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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