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BMW N52 Engine Common Problems: Valve Cover Gasket, Water Pump & More

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If you own a BMW built between roughly 2004 and 2015 with a naturally aspirated six, there's a very good chance you're driving an N52. It's the engine in Australian-delivered 323i, 325i and 330i sedans, plenty of 5 Series, the X3 and X5, the Z4 roadsters and even the 130i…

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BMW B58 Engine Guide: Tuning Potential and Common Issues

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BMW B58 Engine Guide: Tuning Potential and Common Issues Quick Answer: The BMW B58 is a 3.0-litre turbocharged inline-six that replaced the N55 in 2015 and has proven to be one of BMW's most reliable modern engines. At West Ryde Service Centre in Sydney, we service and tune B58-powered cars…

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BMW Water Pump Problems: Warning Signs and Replacement

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Quick Answer: BMW electric water pump failure is one of the most common issues we see at West Ryde Service Centre, especially on N52, N54 and N55 engines around the 100,000-160,000 km mark. Symptoms range from a coolant temperature warning on the dash to the pump running flat out after…

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BMW Timing Chain Problems: Warning Signs & Repair Costs

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BMW Timing Chain Problems: Warning Signs & Repair Costs Quick Answer: BMW timing-chain problems can show up as a cold-start rattle, rough running, difficult starting, a warning light or timing-related fault codes. The noise is not a diagnosis on its own: VANOS, the auxiliary belt, an accessory or normal injector…