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Replacing a malfunctioning exhaust VANOS unit on BMW… DIY

►Part Two of Two: There is one major Achilles heel with the BMW N20 and BMW N26 engines, the timing chain. BMW N20 timing chain issues are known to cause potentially catastrophic effects if not maintained properly. Because there isn’t much information out there regarding how to actually replace the timing chain and guides, we […]

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►Ignoring the symptoms of a failing ignition system will not only affect your fuel economy but could cause irreparable damage to your engine. A basic BMW N20 or N26 ignition service involves replacing the spark plugs and ignition coils. On the BMW F30, the process is fairly simple, and you will be able to complete […]

►The 2012-2015 BMW F30 with the N20 engine features a plastic valve cover, unlike the aluminum ones of BMW’s past. Over the years and countless heat cycles, this plastic valve cover can warp, become brittle and crack. All of these are known to cause oil leaks around the valve cover gasket. If your BMW N20 […]

►BMW high pressure fuel pumps, also known as HPFPs, are notorious for failures. If your BMW F30 powered by the N20 or N26 engine is struggling to turn over when starting or is sputtering at high speeds and acceleration, there’s a good chance the high pressure fuel pump is to blame, and you should replace […]

►BMW N20 and N26 fuel injector replacement is a pretty simple job to complete. In this video, Gareth Foley, FCP Euro’s BMW Catalog Manager, takes us through the step by step process on how to replace these fuel injectors on a BMW F30 328i. While everything in this DIY is straight forward, you will need […]

►Part One of Two: There is one major Achilles heel with the BMW N20 and BMW N26 engines, the timing chain. On these two motors, the N20 and N26 Timing Chain issues are known to cause potentially catastrophic effects if not maintained properly. Because there isn’t much information out there regarding how to actually replace […]