Severe body vibration after replacement of the timing gear and dual mass wheel in BMW

BMW driver question

I have a problem with my BMW. After replacing the timing gear and dual mass wheel, the shifter vibration has appeared and there is a noticeable vibration throughout the car.

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Leaking water from the BMW exhaust – what does it mean and how to prevent it?

BMW driver question

I have a question. Where are the very large amounts of water in the exhaust system coming from? In my car, it leaks from the muffler after every firing. What is the reason for such a defect?

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How to prevent timing damage in BMW?

BMW driver question

How can I prevent the timing chain from failing? Do any symptoms appear in advance? Is it possible to check it? I should add that I bought a BMW and have already replaced the timing gear along with the oil pump.

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The durability of the timing gear on a BMW – when should it be repaired or replaced?

BMW driver question

I would like to ask about the durability of the valve train on the BMW 5 F10. Is it necessary to replace in this engine as in the N47 engine of the BMW 5 Series E60? If so, after what mileage and what is the approximate cost of such a repair?

Thank you very much in advance for your answer.

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Factory defective timing gear on BMW 3 F30 and other F line models

BMW driver question

In June 2016 I bought a BMW F30 320i with a mileage of 55 thousand km. The car in great technical condition. Yesterday, 27.02.17, I learned at the BMW service center that the timing gear is to be replaced. I should add that the car currently has driven 65 thousand km. I have blown and huffed on it, driven only in the city, that the average speed of 50 km / h. I have never lived it, because I know how expensive BMW parts are. Is it normal for the timing gear at this mileage to be replaced?

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