Jun 7, 2016 · I'm about to buy a 2006 (06 plate) 320d touring (109K miles on it, but full BMWSH). I've been told by a BMW dealership it has the M47 engine which pleased me as I was keen to …

Aug 25, 2023 · Long and short answer is: yes, they are very reliable. BUT there are some points that need attention. There's 2 versions of this engine which changed early 2001 iirc. 136hp …

May 27, 2017 · M47 is a great engine just depends on what type of driving you do. I can get 70 mpg out of mine (2006 car) on long motorway journeys. Over 100kmiles the swirl flaps can …

Feb 6, 2014 · Almost none of us here in the US/CA know anything about the M47 and N47, you're right. Everything I know is from comments (in three different forums) on the subject and some …

Dec 4, 2024 · N47 never came into the E46. I think you mean M47. Swapping to petrol is a PITA. Don't do it. M47 to M57 is an easier swap than diesel to petrol. If you go from lets say M54B22 …

Jul 12, 2013 · We've never had an M47 engine with chain problems, or any other known expensive problems. The trouble with going very high mileage is the ancillaries will be getting …

Aug 13, 2024 · Hello folks, I have a 120d which I bought with 300.000km, now 315.000 and had oil leaks since I bought it. I changed the following gaskets: It's still leaking oil, a lot on the …

Jan 25, 2020 · Got a spare M47 engine and swapped out rail control valve (rear), and pressure sensor. No faults, but worth a shot to chang these. Brother in law was a bmw mechanic years …

Sep 27, 2014 · The BMW M47 and Rover Group M47R are diesel straight-4 engines. Variants were manufactured by BMW from 1998 to 2007. BMW gradually adopted high-pressure …

Dec 4, 2024 · The majority of folks asking about engine swaps on forums (not specifically this forum), have no idea what they're getting themselves into - those who know aren't asking …