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N63 V8 Timing Chains & Guides cost
N63 V8 Timing Chains & Guides on a BMW with the N63 engine typically costs $12,000 at an independent shop or $15,000–$15,185 at a BMW dealer, based on 3 real owner-reported prices.
Last updated · Sources: 3 owner-reported prices from 3 cited threads
Both timing chains, guides and tensioners on the twin-turbo N63 V8. Real prices reported by owners on Reddit and BMW forums, with a link to every one.
Limited data: Few complete totals: one dealer invoice (same car as the dealer quote) and one shop-reported total.
Typical cost
Ranges are the lowest and highest prices in the table below. They are not estimates. Shop prices include parts and labor unless noted.
Every price we found
| Price | Where | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| $15,000 | Dealer | Dealer quote ("over $15,000"), 2011 750Li after chain jumped a tooth | [1] |
| $15,185 | Dealer | Final dealer invoice incl. bank-2 exhaust valves and extra seals (BMWNA paid 75% goodwill on $13,105 of it) | [1] |
| $12,000 | Indy | Tech reports the last N63 chain job he did cost about $12,000 | [2] |
- Ask BMW about goodwill on N63 chain failures; one owner got 75% covered.
- Several owners compare the cost to a used long block (~$4k quoted in the Reddit thread) before committing.
How long it takes
A Reddit tech puts the chain job alone at ~44 hours; Fluid MotorUnion reports ~55 hours with valve stem seals.
Which cars are affected
2009–2016 X5 xDrive50i, X6 50i, 550i, 650i, 750i (N63/N63TU). Usually engine-out; often combined with valve stem seals and every reachable gasket.
Symptoms
- Rattle on cold start from the front of the engine
- Timing / camshaft position fault codes
- "Drivetrain malfunction" and a whole bank misfiring if the chain jumps
- Plastic guide pieces in the oil pan
Parts list
| N63 timing chain kit (both banks) | ECS TuningPelican PartsAmazon |
| N63 valve stem seal set | ECS TuningPelican PartsAmazon |
| N63 valve cover gasket kit | ECS TuningPelican PartsAmazon |
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Common questions
How much does N63 V8 Timing Chains & Guides cost?
N63 V8 Timing Chains & Guides on a BMW with the N63 engine typically costs $12,000 at an independent shop or $15,000–$15,185 at a BMW dealer, based on 3 real owner-reported prices.
How much does N63 V8 Timing Chains & Guides cost at a BMW dealer?
Real dealer prices we found ranged $15,000 to $15,185 (2 data points, median $15,093).
How much does an independent shop charge for N63 V8 Timing Chains & Guides?
Independent shop prices ranged $12,000 (1 data points, median $12,000).
Can I do N63 V8 Timing Chains & Guides myself?
We have not found a DIY parts cost for this job yet.
How long does N63 V8 Timing Chains & Guides take?
A Reddit tech puts the chain job alone at ~44 hours; Fluid MotorUnion reports ~55 hours with valve stem seals.
Which BMWs are affected?
2009–2016 X5 xDrive50i, X6 50i, 550i, 650i, 750i (N63/N63TU). Usually engine-out; often combined with valve stem seals and every reachable gasket.
Related repairs
Sources
- N63 Timing Chain Issue (BimmerFest)
- N63 timing chain replacement (Reddit r/BmwTech)
- Valve Stem Seal Replacement and Timing Chain Job in E70 BMW X5 N63 (Fluid MotorUnion)
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