N46 Timing Chain Tensioner: How to screw in?

toksis · 10-21-2018, 05:11 AM

I upgraded my tensioner to type 3 Original (11318685091). However I could not put it back even the original tensioner. What should I do what are the steps to put it back in? In the youtube videos it is so easy to put back.

Please help. I have attach the video of my Thread in the hole and it seems normal.

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Camery · 10-21-2018, 02:57 PM

What exactly do you mean by I cant get it in? Doesnt it fit the hole? Does the thread not mach, can you even reach the thread?

The tensioner is ofcourse under tension, so maybe you need to push it in with some more force?

toksis · 11-11-2018, 08:34 PM

I let a mechanic push it hard because i could not push it.... It is done now. How come there is no email to remind me that I received a message?

tupnorth · 11-02-2025, 04:50 AM

How easy was it to fit? I’ve recently acquired 132k e91 (N46) with a service history up to 103k. So this is on shopping list.

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toksis New Member 1 Rep 6 Posts Drives: e90 2006 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: auckland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 320i e90 [0.00]	N46 Timing Chain Tensioner: How to screw in? I upgraded my tensioner to type 3 Original (11318685091). However I could not put it back even the original tensioner. What should I do what are the steps to put it back in? In the youtube videos it is so easy to put back. Please help. I have attach the video of my Thread in the hole and it seems normal. View post on imgur.com
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Camery Private 24 Rep 70 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 318i Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Netherlands iTrader: (0)	What exactly do you mean by I cant get it in? Doesnt it fit the hole? Does the thread not mach, can you even reach the thread? The tensioner is ofcourse under tension, so maybe you need to push it in with some more force?
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toksis New Member 1 Rep 6 Posts Drives: e90 2006 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: auckland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 320i e90 [0.00]	I let a mechanic push it hard because i could not push it.... It is done now. How come there is no email to remind me that I received a message?
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tupnorth New Member 24 Rep 23 Posts Drives: BMW 318i Touring M Sport Join Date: Oct 2025 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	How easy was it to fit? I’ve recently acquired 132k e91 (N46) with a service history up to 103k. So this is on shopping list.
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