Joined
·
1 Posts
First post so go easy on me 
Im sure that this is a much discussed topic but in my search of the forums I am only getting results from pre 2015.
I bought a 08 520d in the summer. A solid car and I was well aware to check for timing chain noise. The car did need a bit of work but I was assured (and there was a receipt there) for a timing chain replacement 20k miles previous. In hindsight it was something I could have made myself but oh well!
The fan belt was absolutely knackered on the car and this was making a squeaky noise which disguised a subtle clicking from the chain.
It’s hasn’t really gotten any worse but I’d still like to see what the most cost efficient means of getting this replaced would be.
I’ve gotten quotes of 1300-1600 (realistically nearly half the value of the car) and then I’m seeing ads on Donedeal for 750.
anyone please advise? Thanks in advance! I’m based in Dublin but in mayo often.
Im sure that this is a much discussed topic but in my search of the forums I am only getting results from pre 2015.
I bought a 08 520d in the summer. A solid car and I was well aware to check for timing chain noise. The car did need a bit of work but I was assured (and there was a receipt there) for a timing chain replacement 20k miles previous. In hindsight it was something I could have made myself but oh well!
The fan belt was absolutely knackered on the car and this was making a squeaky noise which disguised a subtle clicking from the chain.
It’s hasn’t really gotten any worse but I’d still like to see what the most cost efficient means of getting this replaced would be.
I’ve gotten quotes of 1300-1600 (realistically nearly half the value of the car) and then I’m seeing ads on Donedeal for 750.
anyone please advise? Thanks in advance! I’m based in Dublin but in mayo often.
