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Originally Posted by wpoll
The later X5 diesel has the timing chain at the rear of the engine so a timing chain replacement is an "engine out" task. The N57 engine has a poor reputation. :-(
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Wouldn't "broken timing chain" imply bent valves and smashed pistons?
Timing stuff on the back of an engine is stupid. I thought only VW/Audi was that dumb...
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