BMW 4 Series F32 F33 F36 428i N20 Timing Chain Tick
BMW
2014
N20 2.0 Turbo
⚡ Quick Summary
Severity Level
Medium
Safe to Drive?
✅ Safe to Drive
Safety Impact
No direct safety impact reported by owners
Urgency Level
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The N20 petrol engine in F32 428i Gran Coupe can develop timing chain tensioner tick at cold start above 80,000 miles. Updated tensioner from BMW. Chain kit: £600-1,000.
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