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    N57 timing chain failures and repairs

    Another N57 .... Luckily this X6 came right at the time ...
    Top chain was very badly stretched, as it got longer as should be ,tensioners working limits was not enough ,tensioner was fully out,chain still was too lose ,this made, some ,usual chain grinding- rattling noise between 1k - 2k revs .This made owner to worry about engines condition and he called in to us for opinnion ,we comfirmed failure and did all the work to get this nice car back on the road.
    Full timing chain kit , gakets,washers ,bolts and engine service kit with fresh oil and filters.Mileage 154k km .
    Motor Confidence-14b Knockmitten lane,Western ind est ,Naas road D12

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