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SIB 11 01 08: Engine replacement
Engine replacement on BMW E53/E60/E61/E70 and other models (2006–2008); the fix is replacing the affected part.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10026205 · Apr 2008 · also written SI B11 01 08, B110108
What it covers
A service bulletin tells BMW technicians how to diagnose or fix a known issue. It is not a recall: a repair under a bulletin is normally paid by the owner unless the car is still under warranty or a warranty extension applies.
Replace the chain tensioning rail bearing bolt that could come loose and cause damage to the engine. Models E60 (5 series), E70 (X5 series), E83 (X3 series), E9X (3 series).
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 11 01 08 Also written: SI B11 01 08, B110108, 11 01 08, SIB-11-01-08, SI B110108 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10026205 |
| Document IDs filed | SI-B11-01-08 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 3 Series, 5 Series, X3, X3 SAV, X5, X5 SAV |
| Model years | 2006–2008 |
| Chassis | E53, E60, E61, E70, E83, E90, E92, E93 |
| Engines | M54, M57, N52, N54, N55, N62 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Equipment › Other › Owners/Service/Other Manual |
Model, year and engine coverage comes from NHTSA's records. Not every car in this range is affected; the official document lists the exact production dates and conditions.
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Source: NHTSA Manufacturer Communications (public data). BimmerBench is not affiliated with BMW or NHTSA. The title and description above are our own plain-English summary; the full bulletin is BMW's document, linked above.