Timing guide debris in my oil pan

James N54 · 12-19-2023, 03:29 PM

Can anyone confirm what this is? And if it's from a broken Timing Guide? what are the implications?

BRG_N54 · 12-19-2023, 04:18 PM

That does indeed look like bits of timing guide. Biggest implication at this point is that is has clogged the oil pickup and starved the engine of life giving lubrication.

I would want to inspect the critical bearing surfaces for serious damage, as that will only get worse over time. Best scenario is you find nothing in the pickup and can just remove that debris and get away with just a new timing cassette.

The technician's concerns were legitimate!

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BRG_N54 Second Lieutenant 303 Rep 261 Posts Drives: Green '07 & Arctic '08 335i's Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: Monterey Peninsula iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i [0.00] 2007 BMW 335i [0.00]	Yes, timing guide That does indeed look like bits of timing guide. Biggest implication at this point is that is has clogged the oil pickup and starved the engine of life giving lubrication. I would want to inspect the critical bearing surfaces for serious damage, as that will only get worse over time. Best scenario is you find nothing in the pickup and can just remove that debris and get away with just a new timing cassette. The technician's concerns were legitimate! Last edited by BRG_N54; 12-19-2023 at 04:19 PM.. Reason: misspelling
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