I have a 2009 bmw 1 series. Halfords believe it has a timing chain that has jumped (thr car takes a few times to start and the break is stiff)
Problem is I can’t book in anywhere for 3 weeks and I need my car. Can’t afford to rent one.
Would I be OK to use it occasionally for the next couple weeks until it is fixed ? Or am I screwed ?
If the timing chain has jumped once, there’s a chance it can jump again.
If it jumps again, there’s a very very high likelihood that your piston is going to hit a valve and ruin the motor entirely.
Do not drive the car.