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4.4V8 '50' models being recalled

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4.4V8 '50' models being recalled

Post by X5Sport » Fri Oct 02, 2015 4:46 pm

Some of the V8 powered 4.4 Turbo engines used in the n50 type cars across various model ranges/cars are being recalled due to timing chain issues.

Saw a 750 in the shop today with the engine/gearbox/front suspension and bits surrounding it out as the timing hardware is having to be replaced due to a manufacturing defect.

Checks are made on the tension and the tensioner replaced, but if it's out of tolerance then it all has to come out and everything changed.  Looked to be a major (and expensive) job, albeit at BMWs expense!
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Post by lezmtaylor » Sat Oct 03, 2015 10:24 am

Pity it is not the M62 4.4

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Post by graemeX5 » Sat Oct 03, 2015 10:41 am

Does this cover the X5m model as poss going to look at one next week
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Post by X5Sport » Sat Oct 03, 2015 11:34 am

Certainly worth asking if it has been fixed - dealer couldn't tell me which years were affected.  It depends upon the VIN.
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Re: 4.4V8 '50' models being recalled

Post by Sustanon250 » Tue Oct 06, 2015 4:10 pm

[quote="graemeX5"]
Does this cover the X5m model as poss going to look at one next week
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No, this applies to the N63 engine and NOT the S63(X6M/X5M) or the S63tu (M5/M6)
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