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N57 timing chain: fitment, code, and buying notes
An N57 bought because of chain or bearing noise is still ordered by suffix. A 535d chain job is not a reason to fit a 530d engine.
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What this page is for
An N57 bought because of chain or bearing noise is still ordered by suffix. A 535d chain job is not a reason to fit a 530d engine.
This page is the buying note for N57 timing chain. The fuel is diesel. The code to read on the plate is N57.
Fitment
The cars this code is listed against are 330d, 530d, 535d, X5, X6. Years covered here are 2008–2019.
A shared badge is not a shared sump, flywheel, or gearbox. Automatic and manual cars are confirmed from the VIN before payment.
What the workshop checks
Compression is checked before the engine is released. The photographs are of the unit being sold, including the turbo or the intake that was fitted.
VIN matching is free. Send the 17-digit VIN so the stamp and the suffix can be compared with the car.
How to choose the listing
Open the shop n57 engines list and match N57 to the chassis, not only to the model name.
If the plate suffix is unclear, do not guess between two neighbouring codes. Ask with the VIN first.
Warranty
Eligible engines carry a warranty of up to 12 months after a correct installation by a workshop. The warranty covers eligible internal failure. It does not cover a mismatched fitment, a dry start, or the wrong oil.
Shipping
Door-to-door shipping from Hamburg is a flat 299,00 €. The engine leaves Andreas Meyer Straße 38, Hamburg, Germany, crated for a forklift or an engine crane.
FAQ
Which code is N57 timing chain?
The code to confirm is N57. The cars listed on this page are 330d, 530d, 535d, X5, X6.
Is VIN matching free?
Yes. Send the 17-digit VIN and the engine is checked against that car before you pay.
Where does the engine ship from?
From the workshop in Hamburg, Germany. Door-to-door shipping is 299,00 €.
