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car was bought new then given to me,nothing has been altered. Early morning car started then died after a few seconds (engine sounded normal),I tried to start again but this time sounded like when getting a compression test(sound like plugs removed). One BMW dealer tells me engine is NON-interference and the other dealer tells me it's interference. Please tell me for sure as I can afford repairs if non-interference(possibly do repair myself).IF DUAL VANOS operation failed w/no valve damage(non-interference),would engine quit start&sound like escaping compression,as vanos controls camshaft position????. Thank you very much and pray valves weren't damaged and I don't have to remove head to get completely machined. VIN: wbadt6343icf05573
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IF crankshaft and camshafts 'timing' becomes out of sync .. Piston to valve contact will occur... Cylinder leak down test recommended.
Good morning, yes your car is an interference motor. At about 180,000 is when we start seeing the chain guides starting to fall apart and the chain can jump teeth. Sincerely Dave S.