Timing Tensioner problems of the 2014 BMW 328

One problem related to timing tensioner has been reported for the 2014 BMW 328. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Timing Tensioner problem

Failure Date: 11/07/2019

Took car in for maintenance. Mechanic told me timing chain needed replaced and car could not be driven or it will destroy engine. Mechanic said this is a known issue due to BMW using inferior plactic for tensioner. Mechanic said timing chain meant to last 200k miles. Car has 69k miles. Cost of repair $3200.




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