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Originally Posted by jaypete1
My 2000 4.4 now has 140k miles. I bought it off a lease at 40K miles. I have to say I was very, very dissapointed to have to put almost 6k dollars into having the chain guides (plastic) preplaced a couple of months ago (over 30 hours of labor). The car was maintained at the dealer from new, and I followed the maintenance program to the tee. Based on many posts on this forum, I was prepared to have to put big bucks into a tranny at some point, but on the 4.4 I have to say I am now tainted in my opinion of BMW.
Look up the post for "My $5,000 Motor Repair". Like a girl you are in love with, but who cheated on you, I just feel like I can't trust her anymore.
Also check posts by bimmertc20, who has some very insightful opinions.
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I hate to hear that Jaypete and in my experience as a technician, that's an absolute rarity. I've had a few 100k+ mile M62's now and they've all been reliable. Of course I always do the preventative water pump, t-stat, valley, intake seal. I now have the 4.6 which is basically the same 4.4 architechture.
I did noticed that you said you "followed the maintenance program to a tee". Shall I assume this means 13-15k mile engine oil changes? I can't say that had a direct effect on your chain guides but any problems we ever do see in the shop with M62's are either related to a failed cooling system or sludge (lack of maintenance). I could see the possibility of old, dirty, contaminated oil wearing everything-including chains/ guides faster. Unfortunately, BMW's "maintenance schedule" is really just the opposite. It basically equals no maintenance and an engine that's well worn by 100k with only 5-6 oil changes in it's lifetime. Honestly, with the money spent on that job, you may have been better off in the long run with a low mileage, well maintained long block. Again, sorry for the bad luck! I hate to hear unhappy owners