[bmwstephen]

Originally Posted by tturedraider

You’re right, of course. That’s why we see someone on the BMW forums every single day complaining about how much trouble the timing chain on their BMW inline six motor has caused them.

That's because the majority of people on this forum don't know anything about their cars (or keep it long enough to have to deal with it). Then again, I am also not the type of BMW owner the buys the latest and greatest 1st gen of any vehicle. I always see how each generation plays out before considering them.

Originally Posted by G30M

yup. i guess there is no material more suitable than plastic guides?

just wondering, is it also at the back in the N55 and N63? thanks

I rest my case (but if that is a serious question-they are in the front thank god)