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« on: 12 June 2013, 20:25:45 »
Watchdog-BBC 1 now showing BMW 1/3/4 series M47 cam chains snap-Łthousands to put right 2007-2009--call BMW on 08000 935 656  :y
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« Reply #1 on: 12 June 2013, 20:27:50 »
I was a victim :). http://youtu.be/xlcw515BLvo

2011 car. Well actually I'm lying, this was Crankshaft, the bit they didn't mention which also goes wrong.
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« Reply #2 on: 12 June 2013, 20:28:45 »
Saw it too, what they don't mention is oil service history? Usually these chains fail when they get brittle because of shit oil servicing
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« Reply #3 on: 12 June 2013, 20:31:00 »
Quote from: tunnie on 12 June 2013, 20:28:45
Saw it too, what they don't mention is oil service history? Usually these chains fail when they get brittle because of shit oil servicing

The chains break because the sprockets for the chain are too sharp and cause excessive wear, BMW are well aware of the issue, and what the problem is. They have even opened a PUMA case which is in a in-house BMW case and they won't issue a recall. That I'm afraid is fact and something they can't get out of, and I have all the details of the case in question ;).
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« Reply #4 on: 12 June 2013, 20:32:02 »
Nope-these customers had them from bmw-thats why on Watch dog-lets face it-they cut corners-saving money-all manufacturers do-unfortunatly
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Re: bmw-m47 engine
« Reply #5 on: 12 June 2013, 20:33:10 »
Quote from: Del Boy on 12 June 2013, 20:31:00
Quote from: tunnie on 12 June 2013, 20:28:45
Saw it too, what they don't mention is oil service history? Usually these chains fail when they get brittle because of shit oil servicing

The chains break because the sprockets for the chain are too sharp and cause excessive wear, BMW are well aware of the issue, and what the problem is. They have even opened a PUMA case which is in a in-house BMW case and they won't issue a recall. That I'm afraid is fact and something they can't get out of, and I have all the details of the case in question ;).

Interesting! That engine was fitted to a lot of cars too  :o
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« Reply #6 on: 12 June 2013, 20:36:07 »
BMW=Bring More Wonga
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« Reply #7 on: 12 June 2013, 20:38:37 »
How many miles had that done Del?
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« Reply #8 on: 12 June 2013, 20:40:48 »
BMW have had various other premature component failures which they have denied as well. Swirl flaps, 19 inch alloys cracking etc. Its a shame really. They used to be a brand that epitomised driving with reasonably good customer service, but have now moved on to being concerned about profits only.

Oh, and creating hideous hybrids with just the odd well designed car.

I used to be an ardent BMW fan, but have long lost interest in them due to the above issues. And the fact that every cock, penis and wart seems to own one.
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« Reply #9 on: 12 June 2013, 20:42:36 »
Quote from: hoody on 12 June 2013, 20:38:37
How many miles had that done Del?

13k.
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« Reply #11 on: 12 June 2013, 20:43:49 »
Quote from: D on 12 June 2013, 20:40:48
BMW have had various other premature component failures which they have denied as well. Swirl flaps, 19 inch alloys cracking etc. Its a shame really. They used to be a brand that epitomised driving with reasonably good customer service, but have now moved on to being concerned about profits only.

Oh, and creating hideous hybrids with just the odd well designed car.

I used to be an ardent BMW fan, but have long lost interest in them due to the above issues. And the fact that every cock, penis and wart seems to own one.
Oh you been around were I live then ;D ;D newt door neighbour gets new one every 3 months ;D ;D ;D mug works for them and pays them for car--n o b
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Re: bmw-m47 engine
« Reply #12 on: 12 June 2013, 20:44:46 »
Never really looked to see what bmw stands for (Bayerische Motoren Werke) according to google  :o  ;D
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« Reply #13 on: 12 June 2013, 20:47:05 »
13 thousand miles,that is horrific. :o
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« Reply #14 on: 12 June 2013, 20:59:52 »
Quote from: hoody on 12 June 2013, 20:47:05
13 thousand miles,that is horrific. :o
Omegas not even run in on that milage :D
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