When I bought ours back in 2009 it had failed chain guides.
I was told to replace the engine...well so it was done.3 years later I ran into the same problem : failed timing chain guides.
Now,if then I knew what it was and how it's done,I would never listened to anybody's advise.
So I've done it myself,many things were replaced along the way.
Was it easy? No,it wasn't,and more because I was doing it alone.There are some torques that really require a helping hand or two.But yet,it was done.
Trouble free.Not really.Now I am getting an INPA code 33 or a generic P0011.Which points to the incorrect timing.I found it out just a couple of days ago.You may ask why.I used to have an Engine Light for the O2 sensors not being efficient or something like that,so I assumed that it was the same one and never got to hook the X my GT1 or INPA.
Now,I have to redo the timing.I am not happy about it,but knowing how it's all done and already having the tools is gonna help and speed up the process.
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Originally Posted by Hudjase
Unfortunately no progress, I did find a local guy that who works on BMWs out of his garage. Same suggestion without even looking at it, find a new engine. The thing is, it's been two weeks of him telling me he is still looking for an engine. So if he does do the work at this pace I predict no x5 till Xmas! This is what the 3 mechanics have said, " the labor to due the job of fixing the timing chain would cost as much as a new motor." Really? Or is it easier to install a new motor?
The most I have really ever done on the x is replaced the front and rear brakes, I am mechanically inclined but after doing research online to replace the timing I'm a little intimidated. I'm not paying 9000 for a used motor installed. I am already 8k in repairs and have owned it for 2 years. I still have some small things to do to it as well. So being 8000k in repairs, towing and car rentals I have to fix it and pray the transmission doesn't go. So try the repair? Or save up more than what it's worth for an engine replacement?
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