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BMW 3 Series timing chain issues
I have a 2011 BMW 320i (N43 engine) with timing issue problem. I have been waiting for two days for the results of the investigation but O am told it will be expensive to fix. The car is out of warranty but has a full BMW service history. What should I do?
Asked on 2 June 2016 by AlisonJ
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BMW has been helping some owners out if the car has a full BMW service history. See the E90 entries in www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar
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