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    Timing Drive Specialists · Bangalore

    BMW Timing Kit — 3 Series, 5 Series, X1 & X3 Chain Replacement

    BMW engines such as the N47 / B47 diesel and N20 / B48 petrol use timing chains that are known to stretch on high-mileage examples. We supply the complete INA, febi bilstein or Gates kit with updated tensioner, guides and sprockets matched to your E90 / F30 / F10 / E84 / F48 / F25 chassis and VIN.

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    OE / OES grade
    VIN-verified fit
    Pan-India shipping
    Bangalore HQ

    What's included in a complete timing kit

    Exact contents depend on the engine and the kit part number. The components below cover what you will find in a full belt or chain kit and in a "Kit + Water Pump" bundle.

    Timing Belt or Timing Chain

    Primary drive that synchronises crankshaft and camshaft rotation.

    Tensioner (Hydraulic / Mechanical)

    Maintains correct belt or chain tension across temperature and RPM ranges.

    Idler / Guide Pulleys

    Route the belt around the engine and reduce vibration.

    Guide Rails (chain engines)

    Plastic-composite rails that keep the chain seated on the sprockets.

    Tensioner Rail

    Works with the hydraulic tensioner to apply load on the chain.

    Crankshaft & Camshaft Sprockets

    Included in full chain kits where wear is expected with mileage.

    Water Pump (Kit + WP variants)

    Belt-driven water pumps are best replaced together to avoid repeat labour.

    Seals, Bolts & Gaskets

    Single-use stretch bolts and crankshaft/cam seals supplied where OE specifies.

    Vehicle fitment

    Indicative coverage. Final part number is always confirmed against your VIN and engine code before despatch.

    MakeModelEngineDrive
    BMW3 Series (E90)N46 316i / 318i (1.6/2.0 petrol)Timing Chain
    BMW3 Series (E90)N47 318d / 320d (2.0 diesel)Timing Chain
    BMW3 Series (E90)N46 / N20 320i (2.0 petrol)Timing Chain
    BMW3 Series (F30)N47 / B47 320d (2.0 diesel)Timing Chain
    BMW5 Series (F10)N47 520d (2.0 diesel)Timing Chain
    BMWX1 (E84)N47N 18d (2.0 diesel)Timing Chain
    BMWX1 (E84)N47 20d (2.0 diesel)Timing Chain
    BMWX1 (F48)B47 18d / 20d (2.0 diesel)Timing Chain
    BMWX3 (F25)N47 20d (2.0 diesel)Timing Chain

    Brands we supply

    All kits are sourced from OE or OES manufacturers — the same brands that supply car makers on the assembly line.

    INA (Schaeffler)

    German tier-1 OE supplier for VW Group, BMW, Mercedes, Ford and PSA. Their KIT + WP packages are factory-fitted on the assembly line for many engines.

    Best for: OES-grade replacement for European cars — closest match to original parts.

    febi bilstein

    German aftermarket specialist; chain kits for VW EA111/EA888, BMW N20/N47/B47 and Mercedes M271/M274 engines.

    Best for: Cost-effective alternative for chain-driven European engines.

    Gates

    US-Belgian belt and pulley manufacturer; PowerGrip kits are widely OE-approved across Asian and European platforms.

    Best for: Strong choice for Hyundai, Kia, Honda, Suzuki and PSA petrol/diesel engines.

    SKF

    Swedish bearing specialist; VKMA / VKMC kits use SKF bearings in the tensioners and idlers for long service life.

    Best for: OES-grade kits with and without water pump for European and Japanese engines.

    Continental / ContiTech

    OE belt supplier (formerly Contitech). Supplies VAG, Renault, Stellantis and several Asian OEMs.

    Best for: Direct OE-replacement belts, tensioners and complete CT-prefixed kits.

    Dayco

    Italian-American belt manufacturer with strong OE presence on Fiat, Stellantis, Ford Ecoboost and PSA engines.

    Best for: KTBWP combo kits (timing kit + water pump) at competitive pricing.

    Browse model-specific timing kit pages

    For deeper engine-code coverage, chassis-specific notes and fitment tables, open the dedicated model page.

    Not sure which kit fits your car?

    Share your VIN — we look up the exact OE part number and quote the kit (and the optional water pump) on WhatsApp.

    Signs your timing kit may need replacement

    Catching these early prevents catastrophic engine damage on interference engines — which is almost every modern car.

    Engine rattling on cold start

    Often caused by a worn chain tensioner losing oil pressure overnight.

    Ticking or whirring noise

    Stretched chain or failing belt tensioner bearing.

    Misfire codes (P0300 series)

    Chain has jumped a tooth and valve timing is out of spec.

    Rough idle or stalling

    Cam/crank correlation fault — common on VW EA111, BMW N20/N47.

    Loss of power & poor fuel economy

    Retarded valve timing reduces volumetric efficiency.

    Coolant leak near timing cover

    Failing belt-driven water pump — replace with the kit.

    Check Engine Light (Timing correlation)

    P0008, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019 fault codes.

    Visible belt wear or oil contamination

    Cracks, fraying or oil soaking on a timing belt = immediate replacement.

    Why Silver Automobile

    VIN-based fitment

    Every kit verified against your chassis number before despatch.

    OE & OES brands only

    INA, Gates, Continental, SKF, Dayco, febi — no unknown labels.

    European car specialists

    Deep catalogue for VW Group, BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Jeep, Volvo, JLR.

    Pan-India shipping

    Bangalore HQ with insured courier to every state.

    WhatsApp & phone support

    Real humans, photos of the part before invoice.

    Trusted sourcing

    Direct from authorised importers — full batch traceability.

    Frequently asked questions

    Need help finding the right timing kit?

    Send your VIN, engine number and current odometer reading. We confirm the exact OE part within working hours and arrange same-week despatch.

    Returns are only honoured when the vehicle details supplied match the VIN — please double-check before ordering.

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