oil pressure

Asked by Frank Mar 30, 2019 at 03:32 PM about the 2001 BMW 7 Series 740iL RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I was driving car when a loud ticking was very noticeable, then I lost all oil
pressure and immediately stopped and shut off car. after 100 mile tow put car
on lift and dropped oil pan. and  I see pieces of plastic in pan and top oil pump
chain is loose but still connected. what do you think I should look at next? and
what could it be????? thanks

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KenF answered 5 years ago

Tensioner or guide for the timing chain? Might want to pull timing cover.

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Frank answered 5 years ago

Thank you, I may reach out to you again if needed. Much Appreciated :-)

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