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  1. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E46
    I have all the paperwork for the previous owner having had the timing chain done with all the upgraded bits so no worries there one would think. However, oil consumption has varied wildly. Recently it has been appalling. It's not burning any but the N42 splash it all over effect has been making...
  2. BMW 5 Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of 5 Series
    Hi my 2000 E39 540i 4.4L V8 MSport had developed a ticking noise coming from the front left side of the engine in the area of the timing chain, tensioner, vanos. This noise has got a bit louder in only about 1 mile and is louder on start up before the engine oil pressure comes up. Can anyone...
  3. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E46
    I am thinking of attempting to change the timing chain guides on my N42 engine. It was done by a local independent about 18 mounts ago having broken up and caused the chain to skip a few teeth. They charged me 5 hours labour but did not change the tentioner itself which I have discovered BMW...
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