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BMW Serie 3 (2012-2019 / F30, F31)
How do you replace the timing chain of the BMW 3 Series?

The procedure for replacing the timing chain on the BMW 3 Series involves opening the hood to loosen the screws that secure the valve cover and the side panel …read all…
Posted on 5 October 2023 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (1998-2006 / E46)
Replacement of the timing chain of the BMW 3 Series Ti.

Today's instructions will show us the main steps on how to disassemble and replace the timing chain of the BMW 3 Series Ti petrol. First, it is necessary to …read all…
Posted on 27 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (2012-2019 / F30, F31)
How do you replace the timing chain of the BMW 3 Series?

The replacement of the distribution chain on the BMW 3 Series is done by opening the hood, so that access to the components inside the engine compartment can …read all…
Posted on 4 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (2012-2019 / F30, F31)
How do you replace the timing chain of the BMW 3 Series?

To replace the timing belt of the BMW 3 Series, you need to open the hood so that you can loosen the screws that secure the valve cover on the top of the …read all…
Posted on 8 July 2023 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (2005-2013 / E90, E92, E91)
How do you replace the timing chain of the BMW 3 Series?

To replace the timing chain of the BMW 3 Series, you need to open the hood so that you can access the components inside the engine compartment. In particular, …read all…
Posted on 31 March 2023 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (2005-2013 / E90, E92, E91)
BMW 3 Series timing chain replacement

Let's find out today the steps on how to disassemble and replace the timing chain of the BMW 3 Series, by following the instructions below. First of all, we …read all…
Posted on 2 June 2023 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (2019-2024 / G20)
When to replace the timing chain on the BMW 3 Series

The timing belt is a very important mechanical device for the movement of the vehicle, it joins the crankshaft with the camshaft, which is in turn responsible …read all…
Posted on 5 April 2023 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (2005-2013 / E90, E92, E91)
How do you replace the timing chain on the BMW 3 Series?

In order to replace the BMW 3 Series timing chain, you need to open the hood and remove the plastic cover located in the upper part of the engine block: in …read all…
Posted on 12 October 2022 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (2012-2019 / F30, F31)
Replacement of the timing chain of the BMW 3 Series

We see in this guide the main instructions that will allow us to disassemble and replace the timing chain of the BMW 3 Series, with N47 engine. In this case, …read all…
Posted on 17 April 2024 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (1998-2006 / E46)
How to replace the timing chain on a BMW 320d

In order to get started, we will have to open the hood, thus obtaining all the space necessary to work. As soon as we have opened the hood, we begin to …read all…
Posted on 20 February 2024 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (2012-2019 / F30, F31)
Disassembly of the timing chain BMW 3 Series 320i

In this video tutorial we will see how to remove the timing chain of a BMW 3 Series E90 320i, petrol model. First we open the engine hood and remove the air …read all…
Posted on 12 February 2024 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (1998-2006 / E46)
Service belt replacement on BMW 3

Removing the belts on a BMW 3? Let's see the disassembly and replacement inside the engine compartment. We open and lift the bonnet, detach the engine panel, …read all…
Posted on 13 December 2023 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (1998-2006 / E46)
How to replace the timing chain on a BMW 318

To proceed with the replacement of the timing chain on this engine we will have to remove the upper cover of the same, the various cables and the valve cover. …read all…
Posted on 8 December 2023 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (2005-2013 / E90, E92, E91)
BMW E90 timing chain replacement

Let's see how to change the timing chain of our BMW E90 N46. At first it will seem a bit complex but it will be enough to unscrew a few screws to gain access …read all…
Posted on 5 December 2023 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (2005-2013 / E90, E92, E91)
Replacing the timing belt on a BMW 3 Series

Let's see the disassembly and replacement of the timing belt on a BMW 3 Series. We open the bonnet and lift it, let's put it in safety. We remove the central …read all…
Posted on 18 November 2023 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (1990-2001 / E36)
Replace the timing chain on BMW 3 Series

Disassemble and replace the timing chain on BMW 3 Series: we lift the car on a column bridge or jack (if necessary, we disassemble the front wheel, with a …read all…
Posted on 31 October 2023 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (1998-2006 / E46)
How to replace the tensioner and pulleys.

First of all identify the position of the timing belt. In this case, it is located in the engine compartment immediately behind the radiator. To access it, the …read all…
Posted on 16 September 2023 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (1998-2006 / E46)
Check motor belt tension

The engine, by means of belts and pulleys, transfers energy to the various parts: the alternator, the water pump, the distribution and more. Checking the …read all…
Posted on 5 July 2023 by ScegliAuto

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How do I unlock the automatic transmission of the BMW 3 Series?

In order to unlock the automatic transmission of the BMW 3 Series, the Start / Stop button and the lever release button must be pressed at the same time. This procedure will allow the car gearbox to be unlocked for about 15 minutes, so that in the event of an engine failure, the car can still be moved. It may be necessary to repeat the operation more than once for its success. After unlocking the gearbox, it can return to its original state by simply waiting for the aforementioned 15 minutes, or by pushing the release lever forward for a few seconds.

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