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HI Guys,

I love my 1 series but it started to lose power and after a few weeks started to make a rattling noise. I called the RAC who said it might be a timing chain and they towed it to a garage.

The garage has given me the option of putting in a new engine (£1500) or stripping down the engine and fitting a new timing chain.

But they say other things could have gone wrong and might need fixing and it will cost to find out.

My question is......

What could have gone wrong and what would be the cheapest way to fix the car?

 

Regards,

 

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If the timing chain or tensioner has imploded then metal fragments could have damaged other bits and bobs. 

The cost of stripping, checking, cleaning and repairing could be huge, if you can acquire a GOOD used motor then that may be the way to go. 

Timing chains like clean oil, not BMW's long service regime. 

Good luck. 

Upt'North. 

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I really haven't got a clue, which I know is no help. 

Perhaps post in the general discussions and maybe more will look at it, other than that I think there is a recognised body for engine repairers/reconditioners, perhaps check their list out near to you. 

Other than that it's Google, good luck with that. 

Upt'North. 

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If your garage is willing to guarantee the engine then that might be the way to go. If they gave you three months cover at least it would be time for any initial faults to show up. 

Upt'North. 

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