Even if it is already out, make sure you have everything you need to complete the task. Reaching the timing chain is the hardest part, as you'll have to remove a lot of engine components before that.

Timing belts govern the operation of the engine in your vehicle at all times, which means any issue or failure of the belt means your car's not going anywhere.

Though a timing belt and chain perform the same job, there are some differences in their components, which make it necessary to know which one your engine has.

A timing chain comprises a series of links such as a bicycle chain and runs inside the engine because it needs to be lubricated by engine oil. Ordinarily, you do not need to replace the timing ...

Engine front and rear seals and oil pan gaskets aren't as easy to change as the average valve-cover gasket. Timing cover gaskets and seals are also more-challenging.

The car is eight years old and has done 160,000 miles. BMW now has a programme to check timing chain tensioners on dealer serviced N47 and N57 engines back to 7 years old and 120,000 miles but your ...

Can you provide some guidance? A: As a general rule, if an engine has a timing chain and the oil was changed on a regular basis, the timing chain should last the lifetime of the engine.

That would lock up the engine, just as if you had run out of oil and melted the crankshaft to the bearings. Could your timing chain disaster have been prevented? Probably, yes.

That would lock up the engine, just as if you had run out of oil and melted the crankshaft to the bearings. Could your timing chain disaster have been prevented? Probably, yes.