Are all N47 engines the same?

Are all N47 engines the same?

BMW N47 is a four-cylinder common rail diesel engine that has many improvements over its predecessor, the M47. In 2014 it was replaced with the B47.
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BMW N47.

Is the N47 a reliable engine?

N47C (03/07) engines are safe as they have rectified the parts which break and lead to timing chain failure.

How long does N47 last?

200,000 miles

200,000 miles N47 engines have no other design issues and can easily run 200,000 miles if maintained correctly plus it is your original engine with traceable service history and mileage.

Is N47 a turbo?

The BMW N47 was an inline, four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine that replaced the M47 engine. From 2014, the N47 was progressively replaced by the B47 engine.

Why do N47 timing chains fail?

The N47 timing chain premature failure comes from the weak tensioners fail to apply proper tense onto the chains. Over time, the chains are getting slacked and getting loose. The loosen chain will cause the sharp rattling sound. Normally the rattling noise is coming from the rear part of the engine.

Which BMW engines have timing chain Problems?

In the last year Watchdog has heard numerous cases of total engine failure in the BMW 1-Series, 3-Series and 5-Series vehicles built between 2007 and 2009. The cause of which have been because the timing chains have snapped causing the engine to come to a complete stand still.

What year BMW has timing chain Problems?

A range of BMW diesel engines produced between 2006 and 2015 appear to have a design problem affecting the timing chain. The engine timing chain is very weak – it stretches over time, and ultimately snaps.

What years BMW timing chain Problems?

If you own a BMW model from any of the BMW 1, 3 or 5 series manufactured between 2007 and 2011 then your car is liable to have a timing chain problem. The luxury German machines are prone to a specific engine problem, a timing-chain-wear caused largely to the use of the newer N47 motor engine.

Which BMW models have timing chain Problems?

BMW Engines with Severe Problems
Different issues have been seen in the BMW engines like the timing chain problem. These issues have been prevalent in some variants of the BMW 320d 2.0 Diesel, 520D 2.0 Diesel and X5 330D 3.0 Diesel.

How long does a timing chain last on a BMW 320d?

BMW and MINI use Timing Chains in almost every model of engine that they produce.It is recommended to replace your timing chain before failure as repair prices can become very high from internal engine damage. From experience the life of these timing chains are 90,000 miles or 9 years.

How good is the BMW B57 engine?

BMW claims the new B57 has seen its peak power has increased by 15kW, now rated at 210kW, while torque surges to 650Nm which totals a 30Nm improvement. Those are impressive numbers and to illustrate their worth, in a heavy limousine such as BMW’s 730d xDrive, the new engine allows for 0-100kph in 5.6 seconds.

What are the symptoms of a failing timing chain?

Signs of a Faulty Timing Chain

• Rattling Sound on Starting the Engine or Idling. A common finding in a vehicle with a bad timing chain is unusual rattling noise when the engine is started or when brakes are engaged.
• Misfiring Engine.
• Contaminated Engine Oil.
• Check Engine Light.
• Inability to Start the Engine.

Is the B57 twin turbo?

The new B57 inline diesel engine, with a displacement of 3.0 liters, boast all aluminum cylinder block construction and a further developed BMW TwinPower Turbo technology with optimized turbocharging process.

What cars have the B57 engine?

B57D30S0 (Quad Turbo)

• 2016 – 2020 G11 750d, 750Ld.
• 2017 – 2020 G30 M550d xDrive.
• 2018 – 2020 G05 X5 M50d.
• 2018 – 2020 G07 X7 M50d.
• 2019 – 2020 G06 X6 M50d.

Is B57 engine good?

B57 is a big deal
Its energy source of diesel fuel is served by piezo-injectors at a stratospheric 2700-bar injection pressure, requiring meticulous calibration, but also delivering a terrific blend of power and efficiency.