Great advice regarding changing your engine oil regularly. Its good that we both use Mannol engine oil that is a premium oil and not too hard on the pocket to enable us to do this.
Good video but few things to add. Most of these timing chains snap at 70k-140k so they must be replaced. As you mentioned goot to check around engine whilenits removed, you dont need to remove it to do chain. Third is egr getting rid of it is not bad but need to mention that when egr is deleted or blanked combustion chamber temperature is bigger so need to be more carefull with power till engine is cold
Yes, super helpful as I was considering a M57 before this video. I'm wanting to do conversation into 80 series Landcruiser with the ZF8HP70 transmission. Will be the only one so far on RUclips I think as I've searched for over a year.
Yes same here bmw f10 2.0 diesel 2010 184 bhp 8 speed auto and has 290k kms and chain never replaced for 2 years but always serviced with good bmw oil . What would you say is it good or bad . Just trying to get some advice 🤣
@@andreilacatus1157 I think that my training starting to make noises I will probably end up with me in the garage with her 320D getting the engine out on a cream and getting the job done and after that I'll change the engine oil approximately every 8000 km I like 5500 miles
Please note that the role of the glow plug control unit is particularly important. The glow plug system is used in the regeneration phase of the particulate filter. If the box is defective, there is no warning on the dashboard (and regeneration is diable).1 You can only find out by plugging into the OBD2 socket (dont forget this modern engine can start without pre-heating by no cold temperatures). My particulate filter had started to clog. In the end, the turbo released at 180,000 km. After replacing the module I was able to observe the regeneration cycles start again and see the soot rate go down. my advice is to regularly monitor the condition of the case via an OBD2 test. There are tutorials to repair them even must but it is not easy to open them. (E87ph2)
It fascinates me how this engine itself is a whole science. I currently have a leaking side gasket next to the oil filter, no idea the name but will be cleaning injectors and intake manifold on the way. Honestly thanks for your videos man
@@disturbator It ended up being the oil pan gasket leaking from a previous hit I had. After I remapped it, it must have given up. I am not going for stage 3, I like my 118d at 190hp. Very fun car
My crankshaft pulley just failed and my lovely n47 overheated, head gasket seems to be fine just trough gods grace. But still had to be towed home ( but I'm fine ). Don't wait to long on changing the pulley guys, George has a video on that. Good video George
@@GeorgeAusters it's ok I'll just fix it with your video at Hand. Only thing I' worried about is the bolts Being seized inside the thread. maybe some degreaser or hot air gun or weld a little inside the bolts, don't want to snap a bolt on the crankshaft.
Good video, even though I don’t own a diesel BMW. I especially appreciate the part about ignoring the factory oil change intervals. I change oil on my BMWs at 3,000 mile intervals as I plan on keeping these cars. I use Pentosin oil and Mann filters. I also disregard factory advice and change transmission fluid and filter and differential fluid.
Thanks George a few months ago I change all you said .. just need to change glow plugs the module and tubes of intercooler .. my dpf still in my car like a downpipe 🙃in future I buy a downpipe! Best regards from Portugal 👊🏻🙏🏻
My crankshaft pulley went at 81k the metal part in the middle separated from the outer part only thing keeping it on was the belt :/ EGR is gone i also have the upgraded manifold fitted mine had a full plastic flaps and rod and it was just asking to break off so thumbs up for highlighting this in your vids
Hi George great video my timing chain snapped a few weeks ago still weighing u wether to send to an engine shop or buy a replacement engine never had a noise from the chain just went without any warning so can back up your comments on getting it done before it goes looking like a expensive repair either way 😀
Hi George, ive sorted my N47.....ive discovered something that might make a difference on people with n47/timing chain problems/need a new intake manifold. Ive discovered that if the car miles have reached over 130k its possible the crankshaft sensor and cam shaft sensor are on their last leg, since those two work together to sinq the timing chain. My crankshaft sensor failed because After fitting new manifold. 1. Re connected fuel injector metal pipes and wires. Their was trapped air. 2. Kept cranking the car 1 injector at a time to bleed it. 3. Crankshaft sensor stopped working 4. Car was taking 5 seconds to fire up and was misfiring really bad and shutting down randomly and burning fuel. Ive fitted a new crankshaft sensor and (cam sensor) the car fires up super fast and i feel the timing chain is more in sinq then before. I believe if anyone is doing the timing chain to also do the cam sensor and crankshaft sensor aswell only if the cars over 120/140k.
300k km n57 manual. Clutch and timing chain never been changed. Pushing over 300whp. Just changing oil often. First owner did however go 25 000-30 000km between changes. That’s the first 190k km of the car. Since i bought i tuned it and changed glowplugs just so i didn’t have problems down the road. Also did a quick carbon cleanout. However it was a much messier job than excepted and i couldn’t get all the carbon out. I really just shit on it and i still run black gue all over the intake and intake vavles. I clean it someday maybe 😂 I change oil between 10 000km and 12 000km.
If I were to do the EGR delete, but leave the DPF, is there a bigger chance it would get blocked/have trouble regenerating or is it unrelated? The emission regulations are getting crazy! Currently driving an F20 116d (N47) with 245k km on the clock, everything stock including the chain with regular servicing, so I think it's time to start doing preventative maintenance if I plan on keeping it longer...
@@GeorgeAusters I bought a 430d with a full Auto Vogue conversion, absolutely loving it but wary about potential mechanical issues in the future, so following your channel for advice and pointers. I believe mine is an N55 but guessing same common problems as the N57....
Hi George Great vid, I have got a 2009 520d msport auto, which I have had for 6 years, currently done 162000 miles can you drop us some links for the replacement kits, timing chain, crankshaft pulley, egr delete, swirl flap upgrade, all those you have talked about, to keep me going for another 162000 miles 😀 many thanks keep the great vids coming 👏👏
Hello Helmutsmit. Can you please tell me what is the average fuel consumption of your 520d automatic, and what is the engine operating temperature in city driving. Regards
I've got a 2013 f30 330d, only regular maintenance and I've changed the turbo at 220k km. I'm thinking if it's worth do all these, timing chain and pulley will cost about 3-4k and if I replace my engine I can swap in a used engine with 70k km give or take for 5k.
@@GeorgeAusters i had mine done last year by dropping the gearbox and getting at it from underneath, including a clutch replacement it was £1100, 2008 123d. Timing chain adjuster went at 165k miles, car now on 185k.
What engine is an E90 318i (09 plate)? I believe it’s N43, but not too sure (don’t know too much about cars). Do you think I should change my timing chain anytime soon? The car is approaching 90k on the clock, has been serviced regularly, so the service book says, I hope it’s accurate however.
is it going to pass the emission test if the egr is deleted by a programme or physically deleted? i've got a chipped f10 n57 and f25 n47 and both of them have clogged egrs
Hi George I have a lot of errors showing the air mass sensor after changing the intake manifold. Where did you get this good intake manifold? Thanks & BR Max
George if i perform a delete on my EGR will i need to get it coded out? as i have no way of doing so and i get the feeling i would get a check engine error?
I believe needs mapping in. I had my 520d in for gasket replacement and he found the egr and manifold were fully clogged with crud, so the EGR was removed and he had to fiddle about in the software as otherwise I'd get issues and dash warnings.
Can’t wait for new N47 content! Keep up the good work George!
Although I am not diesel guy this is great and informative video. George is unlimited well of knowledge! Keep up doing great content mate!
Cheers as always mate!
E82 120d n47, sitting on 170k on original timing chain, full service history. Doesn’t miss a beat.
Great advice regarding changing your engine oil regularly. Its good that we both use Mannol engine oil that is a premium oil and not too hard on the pocket to enable us to do this.
Good video but few things to add. Most of these timing chains snap at 70k-140k so they must be replaced. As you mentioned goot to check around engine whilenits removed, you dont need to remove it to do chain. Third is egr getting rid of it is not bad but need to mention that when egr is deleted or blanked combustion chamber temperature is bigger so need to be more carefull with power till engine is cold
Yes, super helpful as I was considering a M57 before this video. I'm wanting to do conversation into 80 series Landcruiser with the ZF8HP70 transmission. Will be the only one so far on RUclips I think as I've searched for over a year.
Have bmw f10 n47 230k miles chain never been changed still drives like new 👌
Woow which model year ?
@@kj_mechanic6789 520D Se Auto 2010
@@edd4385 ok. Then 184 PS 🐎
Yes same here bmw f10 2.0 diesel 2010 184 bhp 8 speed auto and has 290k kms and chain never replaced for 2 years but always serviced with good bmw oil . What would you say is it good or bad . Just trying to get some advice 🤣
@@andreilacatus1157 I think that my training starting to make noises I will probably end up with me in the garage with her 320D getting the engine out on a cream and getting the job done and after that I'll change the engine oil approximately every 8000 km I like 5500 miles
Please note that the role of the glow plug control unit is particularly important. The glow plug system is used in the regeneration phase of the particulate filter. If the box is defective, there is no warning on the dashboard (and regeneration is diable).1 You can only find out by plugging into the OBD2 socket (dont forget this modern engine can start without pre-heating by no cold temperatures). My particulate filter had started to clog. In the end, the turbo released at 180,000 km. After replacing the module I was able to observe the regeneration cycles start again and see the soot rate go down. my advice is to regularly monitor the condition of the case via an OBD2 test. There are tutorials to repair them even must but it is not easy to open them. (E87ph2)
It fascinates me how this engine itself is a whole science. I currently have a leaking side gasket next to the oil filter, no idea the name but will be cleaning injectors and intake manifold on the way. Honestly thanks for your videos man
Replace oil filter gasket as soon as possible. My car started to lose oil there fast...
@@disturbator It ended up being the oil pan gasket leaking from a previous hit I had. After I remapped it, it must have given up. I am not going for stage 3, I like my 118d at 190hp. Very fun car
My crankshaft pulley just failed and my lovely n47 overheated, head gasket seems to be fine just trough gods grace. But still had to be towed home ( but I'm fine ). Don't wait to long on changing the pulley guys, George has a video on that. Good video George
Thanks man and sorry to hear!
@@GeorgeAusters it's ok I'll just fix it with your video at Hand. Only thing I' worried about is the bolts Being seized inside the thread. maybe some degreaser or hot air gun or weld a little inside the bolts, don't want to snap a bolt on the crankshaft.
Good video, even though I don’t own a diesel BMW. I especially appreciate the part about ignoring the factory oil change intervals. I change oil on my BMWs at 3,000 mile intervals as I plan on keeping these cars. I use Pentosin oil and Mann filters. I also disregard factory advice and change transmission fluid and filter and differential fluid.
Spot on there Jon!
Thanks George a few months ago I change all you said .. just need to change glow plugs the module and tubes of intercooler .. my dpf still in my car like a downpipe 🙃in future I buy a downpipe! Best regards from Portugal 👊🏻🙏🏻
I second that about regular oil changes, cost me 2k for a replacement engine, chains, turbo, clutch and flywheel. E92 n47
My crankshaft pulley went at 81k the metal part in the middle separated from the outer part only thing keeping it on was the belt :/ EGR is gone i also have the upgraded manifold fitted mine had a full plastic flaps and rod and it was just asking to break off so thumbs up for highlighting this in your vids
Yep very common problems, cheers Chris!
My favourite videos about N47! :)
You are the best my friend
Hi George great video my timing chain snapped a few weeks ago still weighing u wether to send to an engine shop or buy a replacement engine never had a noise from the chain just went without any warning so can back up your comments on getting it done before it goes looking like a expensive repair either way 😀
N47 ❤️
Hi George, ive sorted my N47.....ive discovered something that might make a difference on people with n47/timing chain problems/need a new intake manifold.
Ive discovered that if the car miles have reached over 130k its possible the crankshaft sensor and cam shaft sensor are on their last leg, since those two work together to sinq the timing chain. My crankshaft sensor failed because
After fitting new manifold.
1. Re connected fuel injector metal pipes and wires.
Their was trapped air.
2. Kept cranking the car 1 injector at a time to bleed it.
3. Crankshaft sensor stopped working
4. Car was taking 5 seconds to fire up and was misfiring really bad and shutting down randomly and burning fuel.
Ive fitted a new crankshaft sensor and (cam sensor) the car fires up super fast and i feel the timing chain is more in sinq then before.
I believe if anyone is doing the timing chain to also do the cam sensor and crankshaft sensor aswell only if the cars over 120/140k.
300k km n57 manual. Clutch and timing chain never been changed. Pushing over 300whp. Just changing oil often. First owner did however go 25 000-30 000km between changes. That’s the first 190k km of the car. Since i bought i tuned it and changed glowplugs just so i didn’t have problems down the road. Also did a quick carbon cleanout. However it was a much messier job than excepted and i couldn’t get all the carbon out. I really just shit on it and i still run black gue all over the intake and intake vavles. I clean it someday maybe 😂
I change oil between 10 000km and 12 000km.
Done very well to get 186,000 miles from the original clutch👍🏻
Fkn great video, you’re smashin it👍
Cheers mate👌🏼
If I were to do the EGR delete, but leave the DPF, is there a bigger chance it would get blocked/have trouble regenerating or is it unrelated? The emission regulations are getting crazy! Currently driving an F20 116d (N47) with 245k km on the clock, everything stock including the chain with regular servicing, so I think it's time to start doing preventative maintenance if I plan on keeping it longer...
Thanks George, some good advice in there 👍
Cheers Danny!
@@GeorgeAusters I bought a 430d with a full Auto Vogue conversion, absolutely loving it but wary about potential mechanical issues in the future, so following your channel for advice and pointers. I believe mine is an N55 but guessing same common problems as the N57....
Which year is it?
@@GeorgeAusters Jan 15 m8
Should be N57 then
Hi George
Great vid, I have got a 2009 520d msport auto, which I have had for 6 years, currently done 162000 miles can you drop us some links for the replacement kits, timing chain, crankshaft pulley, egr delete, swirl flap upgrade, all those you have talked about, to keep me going for another 162000 miles 😀 many thanks keep the great vids coming 👏👏
Checkout my videos on replacing those and you’ll find all the links👍🏻
Hello Helmutsmit. Can you please tell me what is the average fuel consumption of your 520d automatic, and what is the engine operating temperature in city driving. Regards
Another bloody good informative video, cheers George. Is the reinforced manifold available for the 125d do you know?
Cheers Hugh. Watch my reinforced intake manifold replacement video and check with the seller I linked👍🏻
I've got a 2013 f30 330d, only regular maintenance and I've changed the turbo at 220k km. I'm thinking if it's worth do all these, timing chain and pulley will cost about 3-4k and if I replace my engine I can swap in a used engine with 70k km give or take for 5k.
George would it off been quicker to tell us what not to change lol 🤔😝😜
😂
in Germany too conspicuous to deactivate egr + cooler
Thoughts on running a performance panel air filter such as Pipercross?
Bmw 123d
Doesn’t make a lot of difference
@@GeorgeAusters thanks for the advice
Saves me £40 haha
Had my clutch and fly wheel replaced last week asked about timing chain was told a grand as the engine has to come out.
I think George did it without pulling the engine
Engine doesn’t need to come out. It’s easier if doing it on the floor but if you have a lift it’s doable in the air👍🏻
@@GeorgeAusters i had mine done last year by dropping the gearbox and getting at it from underneath, including a clutch replacement it was £1100, 2008 123d. Timing chain adjuster went at 165k miles, car now on 185k.
Good stuff fella, yep the dreaded EGR valve, caused he a whole lot of hurt, thankfully my local garage deleted the lot.
Good stuff, one less thing to worry about!
What engine is an E90 318i (09 plate)? I believe it’s N43, but not too sure (don’t know too much about cars).
Do you think I should change my timing chain anytime soon? The car is approaching 90k on the clock, has been serviced regularly, so the service book says, I hope it’s accurate however.
If I deleted the EGR assembly will I be able to pass emissions inspection here in New Jersey?
I’m not sure about NJ... Best to speak to an inspector👍🏻
is it going to pass the emission test if the egr is deleted by a programme or physically deleted? i've got a chipped f10 n57 and f25 n47 and both of them have clogged egrs
Yep, never had an issue with this👍🏻
@@GeorgeAusters 🙌
Good question
Mot look into engine bay ,
They may see if egr, is removed .
I've wondered why you need to remove , when you can delete from ecu ,
George is massive
Is he fook
520d remap Dyno video coming anytime soon?
Need to get on it yes!
Can you pass MOT if you remove the EGR valve from an E70 N47? Thanks
You can
Hey! At how many miles did you change the timing chain at? Thanks
120k
Is this similar to the N46 engine?
Completely different!
@@GeorgeAusters Any chance we could have a "N46 OWNERS MUST WATCH THIS"?
Does the turbo actuator plug wire , have a relay? Need help! Thanks
Hi George
I have a lot of errors showing the air mass sensor after changing the intake manifold. Where did you get this good intake manifold?
Thanks &
BR
Max
Watch my reinforced intake manifold replacement video👍🏻
@@GeorgeAusters thanks found it!!!
N55 content soon?
I wouldn’t say no to something N55 powered👍🏻
George if i perform a delete on my EGR will i need to get it coded out? as i have no way of doing so and i get the feeling i would get a check engine error?
Yes you do need to
When deleting the egr, will the ecu compensate the loss of volume with air, or does it have to be mapped in?
I believe needs mapping in. I had my 520d in for gasket replacement and he found the egr and manifold were fully clogged with crud, so the EGR was removed and he had to fiddle about in the software as otherwise I'd get issues and dash warnings.
Needs to be mapped out
@@GeorgeAusters only mapping out from ecu..and no need for airvolume adjustment etc?
can you send me a link to buy a crank case ventilation diaphram pls mate
Should be linked in the replacement video👍🏻
@@GeorgeAusters thanks a lot mate ill have a look back now 👍🏻👍🏻 hopefully keep seeing the 5 series n47 content it does help mate 🤙🏼
Isn't removing egr and dpf illegal?
technically yes, but if it saves the engine......
@@chrisgermann6658. Then with respect, I'm afraid videos showing removal of these shouldn't be allowed.
@@robertcatterall438 your entitled to your opinion. :)
Nope, removing them is not illegal...
Driving cars on the road with them removed is... But then again, so is driving with 100W headlight bulbs
@@GeorgeAusters did you gut your own DPF or took it in?
Hello from france
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Hey George i ned help.i Need got öl vor bmw 318i 46n20.you kontent ist Bombe.Grusse aus Studdgard
I don't wanna watch it! Please no more faulty parts, god please!
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Ay Need got Öl vor 46n20.thenks sorry my englisch scheisse. ; )
Might as well not bother buying the car…
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they are poo i would not touch one even uk police stop buying them so unreliable
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