bmw x5

2001 BMW X5
V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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AJVBMW
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my mechanic says my BMW car has a defective timing chain,has the car apart and now has discovered he needs some special $1000 dollar wrench that he has to purchase in order to adjust the timing to finish the job.Is this possible
Feb 11, 2011 at 1:57 AM
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DOCHAGERTY
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It is. Timing chain failure or defective? Maybe at 0 miles there is a problem. Tensioner maybe or guides have delaminated, but the timing chain? I dont think so. And it aint $1000 for the special tool, maybe you should get a "REAL" BMW shop to repair the car.
Feb 11, 2011 at 2:20 PM