{"product_id":"performance-timing-chain-kit-for-bmw-320i-2013-2016-2-0l","title":"Performance Timing Chain Kit for BMW 320i (2013-2016) 2.0L","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: clamp(18px, 3vw, 21px); margin-bottom: 15px; line-height: 1.3;\"\u003eHeavy-Duty Timing Chain Kit for 2013-2016 BMW 320i (F30)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it Does:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Performance Timing Chain Kit replaces the failure-prone factory timing and oil pump drive assemblies on the 2013-2016 BMW 320i to prevent catastrophic valve-to-piston contact and maintain precise camshaft-to-crankshaft synchronization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Stock BMW 320i Timing Assembly Failure Point\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe factory \u003cstrong\u003eN20\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eN26\u003c\/strong\u003e engines in the \u003cstrong\u003eF30\u003c\/strong\u003e 320i suffer from notoriously brittle OEM plastic timing chain guides. Over repetitive thermal cycles, engine heat degrades the composite material, causing the guide rails to fatigue, crack, and break apart. Fragmented plastic drops directly into the oil pan, restricting the oil pickup tube and causing catastrophic oil starvation. Compounding this, excessive chain elongation from aggressive start-stop cycles results in slack that shears teeth off the oil pump drive gear and skips cam timing, bending valves against piston crowns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Engineering Solution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis timing chain and oil pump drive assembly features heat-treated link-plates and hardened alloy pins engineered for superior tensile strength and minimum stretch under dynamic load. The replacement guide rails utilize high-density polyamide composites formulated to resist prolonged exposure to high-temperature motor oil and mechanical abrasion. Paired with a calibrated, hydraulic chain tensioner and precision-machined sprockets, this assembly guarantees accurate valve timing, stabilizes oil pressure delivery, and directly eliminates the structural defects documented under OEM references \u003cstrong\u003e11317592877\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e11317592850\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003e11318648732\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2 Engine Timing Chain Guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 Engine Timing Chain Tensioner\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 Engine Oil Pump Chain Guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e3 Engine Timing Guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 Engine Timing Crankshaft Sprocket\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 Engine Timing Chain\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 Engine Oil Pump Drive Gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 Engine Timing Gasket Set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-size: 14px; min-width: 300px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eFitment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e2013-2016 BMW 320i\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eEngine \/ Chassis\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eN20\/N26 2.0L \/ F30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eStock Output\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e180 hp \/ 200 lb-ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eReplaces OEM Part #\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e11317592877, 11317592850, 11318648732\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2013-2016 BMW 320i Sedan (2.0L Turbo N20\/N26)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2013-2016 BMW 320i xDrive Sedan (2.0L Turbo N20\/N26)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBMW 320i sDrive variants (2.0L Turbo N20\/N26)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions \u0026amp; Fitment Warnings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes this fit the F30 320i?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, this is a direct fit for the 2013-2016 BMW 320i equipped with the \u003cstrong\u003eN20\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eN26\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.0L engine. \u003cstrong\u003eDoes not fit 6-cylinder models (N55\/B58) or later modular B48 2.0L engines.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eAre specialized locking tools and torque procedures required for installation?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, camshaft and crankshaft locking fixtures are strictly required to maintain engine timing, and all fasteners must be torqued to OEM factory stretch specifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe BMW Precision Standard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered to meet rigorous European tolerances, this timing assembly restores factory valvetrain harmonics and oil delivery, eliminating timing-related check engine lights (CEL) and preserving the refined operational balance required by the BMW twin-scroll platform.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VelocityMax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67545135841528,"sku":"DS-E5FADM74L","price":189.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/1290\/2648\/files\/performance-timing-chain-kit-for-bmw-320i-2013-2016-2-0l-1.jpg?v=1790717585","url":"https:\/\/performancechiptuning.com\/products\/performance-timing-chain-kit-for-bmw-320i-2013-2016-2-0l","provider":"Performance Chip Tuning","version":"1.0","type":"link"}