►Part One of Two: There is one major Achilles heel with the BMW N20 and BMW N26 engines, the timing chain. On these two motors, the N20 and N26 Timing Chain issues are known to cause potentially catastrophic effects if not maintained properly. Because there isn't much information out there regarding how to actually replace the timing chain and guides, we put together this start-to-finish DIY video to show you how it's done.

Read this BMW N20 timing chain replacement DIY with detailed photos step-by-step on our blog: https://blog.fcpeuro.com/how-t....o-replace-the-bmw-n2

This is part one of two on our BMW N20/N26 timing chain DIY. Part two, linked below, outlines the installation, re-assembly, and start-up procedures.

Watch Part Two (Installation and Startup) here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPfSWV1WQaw&list=PL691E5829632F8FF7&index=2&t=0s

BMW N20 Timing Chain Extended Warranty: Recently, BMW released an extended warranty that covers the timing chain and drive chain for the oil pump. A limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 7 years/70,000 miles as determined from the original in-service date. This coverage is subject to the same vehicle eligibility requirements, limitations, and exclusions that apply to the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for passenger cars and light trucks.

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How To Tell If Your BMW N20/N26 Timing Chain Needs Replacing: One of the biggest telltale signs your timing chain is going bad can be determined just by listening to it. You can listen to this noise in the video at 44 seconds in.

BMW N20 Timing Chain Replacement Costs: If you were to take a comparable vehicle to your local BMW dealership and have the job quoted/installed, depending on parts/availability/location, we estimate a roughly $5,000 estimate for parts and labor.

N20 N26 Timing Chain Replacement DIY Tools:
Breaker bar
Torque wrench
Pick
Flathead screwdriver
Mirror
Magnet
Flashlight
Oil filter wrench
10,13,14, 17 wrenches
E8 wrench,
T30, t40, t45
8mm 5mm hex sockets
27, 24, 22, 16, 10, 8 mm sockets
E20, E12, E10, E8, E7, E6 sockets

Index:
Put the car into neutral 00:00
Remove the engine bay plastics 02:45
Remove the underbody panels 05:42
Drain the oil and disconnect the battery 06:28
Remove the strut brace 08:23
Remove the electrical connections from the cylinder head 08:55
Remove the fuel delivery system 14:09
Remove the vacuum pump and camshaft solenoids 16:26
Remove the valve cover 18:23
Set the engine at top dead center 22:37
Remove the crankshaft bolt 30:07
Remove the oil pan 31:45
Remove the upper timing chain 34:13
Remove the oil pump drive assembly 44:05



This DIY fits the following vehicles:

F30 ,F31, F32, E84 , F10 , F25 , E89

2012-2016 BMW 328i
2012-2016 BMW 528i
2012-2016 BMW Z4 sDrive28i
2013-2015 BMW X1 sDrive28i
2013-2018 BMW 320i
2014-2016 BMW 428i
2014-2016 BMW 228i
2015-2017 BMW X3 sDrive28i
2015-2016 BMW 428i Gran Coupe

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