2002 BMW 318 Repair Question
Topics covered: Balance shaft, Engine, Dent.
Mileage: No information provided.
Mileage: No information provided.
Asked on November 8, 2010
2002 BMW 318 balance shaft timing
Engine Mechanical problem
2002 BMW 318 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual 120000 miles
recently fitted rebuilt engine but suspect that balance shafts are incorrectly timed.short period of slight vibration between 1800 and 2500 revs. two part question...how big is the job and would it be ok to keep driving it? thanking you in advance for any help you may be able to give
2002 BMW 318 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual 120000 miles
recently fitted rebuilt engine but suspect that balance shafts are incorrectly timed.short period of slight vibration between 1800 and 2500 revs. two part question...how big is the job and would it be ok to keep driving it? thanking you in advance for any help you may be able to give
Asked by enda hegartyAnswer
Replied on November 9, 2010
Send the last 7 of the VIN for identification purposes.
Replied on November 10, 2010
There aren't balance shafts in an N42 motor. It could be software, has BMW been involved?
Replied on November 10, 2010
n42 b20 engine has twin balance shafts. sorry to have bothered you
Replied on November 11, 2010
My bad, the balance shafts are part of the oil pump and must not be separated. TIS does not offer any instruction for their reassembly.