Just wondering did I know you or the car but I doubt it now:smiling:
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Just wondering did I know you or the car but I doubt it now:smiling:
When Conlon's did my F10 in late March I got an invoice detailing the work with a zero price line item cost. This was done at just about the same time that the QE changes were made known so there might be a different protocol under QE.Quote:
Originally Posted by barberarot
You could ask them for a letter confirming the works were carried out. My dealer gave me a letter but same as yourself, no detailed records etcQuote:
Originally Posted by barberarot
I expressed an interest in written proof of works carried out in the event of a sale opportunity arising
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But the reply was that a phone call to themselves would serve the purpose equally
I contacted M&G - 2008 320D LCI model (177bhp) and apparently it's not on the system as one of the cars affected by the recall. Surely that can't be the case?
Do I need fight this with them - I guess I could also check with Joe Duffy.
Anyone know if the fact I imported the car from the UK in 2010 would matter? I can't see why it would.
It didn't matter in my case
I talked to BMW Ireland - apparently not all N47 engines are not affected. Honestly not sure I buy that - extract from the email is below.
"I have checked our systems and can confirm that there have been no Technical Campaigns raised against your vehicle.
I can confirm that there is currently a Quality Enhancement (QE) for the timing chain tensioner, however not every vehicle fit with the N47 engine is effected.
Should you have any concerns with your vehicle, we can only advise that you arrange to have your vehicle inspected at your nearest or preferred BMW Approved Centre, who from experience and from a practical perspective is in the best position to assist you.
"
Should I just rock up to M&G and ask for an inspection of the chain? I wonder if that is what BMW Ireland are trying to subtly suggest.
Probably should but make sure there will be no charge first
My car went in this morning and they are only replacing the tensioner, it seems to me that this will only put off the inevitable chain failure. Does anyone have the specs of when just the tensioner should be changed and the chain?
Not sure if its linked here, but the QE document states the criteria for the various levels of repair/replacement. I can't recall the exact numbers but if the recorded mileage was below a certain level then only the tensioners would be done (presumably on the basis that the tensioners are the root cause and that the chain degradation is a consequence) and above that mileage then the extent of replacements would be based on measured tolerances, etc.