The chain wont stretch any appriacable amount in 33K miles. Two things to consider. 1) You cannot check out a tensioner the next day after the engine is turned off as it is normal for them to bleed down over night. Depending on how the cams load them up the last time it was shut down. How much does it cost to fix BMW timing chain? Cost at the Mechanic: $1,624 to $1,879 This is a pretty intensive maintenance/repair task that can take a mechanic several hours to complete. Your BMW timing chain should be replaced every 100,000 miles to keep your car healthy. How long do BMW timing chains last? If you don’t drive long distances often, consider changing the timing chain every 10 to 15 years. The average cost of replacing a timing chain is typically between $1,000 and $1,500. In some cases, timing chains in cars can endure all the damage and use they receive throughout the vehicle’s existence. As we have discussed in other articles, the MINI R56 four cylinder Prince engine has timing chain issues. More specifically, it has a timing chain tensioner issue that if left unchecked can cause catastrophic damage to your engine (please read our repair article MINI R56 Timing Chain Replacement for a more in-depth discussion on this topic). The more miles clocked without servicing, the more susceptible your timing chain is to breaking. Remember, the slightest disruption to your timing chain could affect your entire car engine. European Service Center has been servicing European vehicles for over 35 years. If your BMW is having any timing chain issues, schedule an appointment. We All the engine options of the Ford Edge are fitted with the timing chain, including the 3.7-liter V-6 engine, the 3.5-liter engine, and the 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine . The timing chain has proven to be the best choice of timing system for this SUV because it doesn’t require frequent replacement compared to the timing belt. mikeglenn. It is the N20 engine (turbo 4 cylinder engine) used in the X3 28i for certain X3s from 2012 to 2014 that is reportedly most prone to failure of timing chain guides. The timing chain guide was reportedly redesigned about January 2015 for this engine and is expected to reduce or eliminate the problem. The X5 35i uses the N55 I6 engine As you likely know these chains are buried in the front of the engine, requiring a lot of parts be removed to access them. Included in this M54 timing chain kit: 1 x 11311432176, OEM main timing chain. 1 x 11311432177, OEM upper VANOS timing chain. 1 x 11311726480, Genuine BMW guide rail. 1 x 11311703717, Genuine BMW guide tensioner rail. MW4xPdE.