Recent Work From Our Scarborough Shop

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These are real jobs from Mechanic Nation’s shop at 76 Sherry Road in Scarborough, Toronto, photographed while the work was being done. Dates come from the original photos. Licence plates and faces are blurred for privacy, and we only describe what the photos show – no customer details.

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We have been repairing German cars and Teslas in Toronto for over 10 years. Below is a selection of engine, timing chain, module repair and rust-protection work – the kind of jobs that make up a typical week in our shop.

🔧 BMW N52 Timing & VANOS Work · March 2022

The BMW N52 inline-six uses Valvetronic variable valve lift and double VANOS. When timing-related fault codes, rattles or rough running show up, the valve cover comes off so the timing chain, guides and VANOS components can be inspected and serviced with the correct timing tools. Learn more: BMW engine problems guide.

Mechanic Nation real work: BMW N52 with the valve cover off: Valvetronic, VANOS and timing chain exposed — BMW N52 with the valve cover off: Valvetronic, VANOS and timing chain exposed

🔧 BMW N62 V8 Valve Stem Seal Job · January – March 2022

Worn valve stem seals on BMW’s N62 V8 commonly cause blue smoke on start-up and oil consumption. The repair means removing the valve covers and Valvetronic components and replacing the seals with a dedicated valve stem seal tool – the same tool set we rent out through Loan-A-Tool. Learn more: N62/N73 valve stem tool set.

Mechanic Nation real work: BMW N62 V8 with the valve covers removed — BMW N62 V8 with the valve covers removed

Mechanic Nation real work: Valve stem seal tool in use on the N62 — Valve stem seal tool in use on the N62

🛡️ Underbody Rust Proofing · November – December 2021

Before winter, vehicles go up on the lift so the underbody, seams and pickup beds can be treated with oil-based rust protection – important in Ontario, where road salt attacks brake lines, subframes and rocker panels. Learn more: rust proofing & undercoating.

Mechanic Nation real work: Vehicle on the lift for underbody rust proofing — Vehicle on the lift for underbody rust proofing

Mechanic Nation real work: Oil-based undercoating applied underneath — Oil-based undercoating applied underneath

Mechanic Nation real work: Pickup truck bed rust protection — Pickup truck bed rust protection

⏱️ BMW N20 Engine-Out Work · October 2021

On the BMW N20 four-cylinder the timing chain sits at the back of the engine, against the transmission, so major timing work means removing the intake and separating the engine and transmission. These photos show the car part-way through that process. Learn more: BMW N20 timing chain replacement.

Mechanic Nation real work: BMW N20 with the intake manifold removed — BMW N20 with the intake manifold removed

Mechanic Nation real work: Transmission removed, exposing the flexplate — Transmission removed, exposing the flexplate

⏱️ Audi 2.0 TFSI Timing Chain · January 2021

Early Audi/VW 2.0 TFSI (EA888) engines are known for timing chain tensioner wear, which can cause a rattle on cold start and timing-related fault codes. The front of the engine is opened up so the chain, guides and tensioner can be inspected and replaced. Learn more: Audi timing chain replacement.

Mechanic Nation real work: Audi 2.0 TFSI timing components exposed — Audi 2.0 TFSI timing components exposed

💻 BMW FRM Footwell Module Board Repair · November 2020

A failed BMW footwell module (FRM) can leave lights, windows and mirrors dead. Instead of replacing the module, the circuit board is repaired at component level and the module is reprogrammed to the car. Learn more: BMW FRM repair.

Mechanic Nation real work: FRM board under inspection — FRM board under inspection

Mechanic Nation real work: Close-up of the FRM circuit board — Close-up of the FRM circuit board

Mechanic Nation real work: FRM board during component-level repair — FRM board during component-level repair

🔧 BMW N20 Oil Pump Replacement · May 2019

The oil pump on the BMW N20 is driven from the crankshaft and works together with the timing components. This job involved installing a new oil pump with the oil pan removed. Learn more: N20/N26 oil pump tool.

Mechanic Nation real work: New oil pump installed on a BMW N20 — New oil pump installed on a BMW N20

🔧 BMW 5 Series (E60) Engine Replacement · April 2019

When an engine is beyond economical repair, replacing it can keep an otherwise good car on the road. This BMW E60 5 Series came in for a complete engine replacement. Learn more: engine rebuilding & replacement.

Mechanic Nation real work: BMW E60 5 Series during engine replacement — BMW E60 5 Series during engine replacement

Mechanic Nation real work: Engine bay of the E60 with the engine out — Engine bay of the E60 with the engine out

Have a similar problem with your BMW, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, VW, Porsche, Land Rover or Tesla? Call or text 647-702-8019 for a quote.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these photos from your own shop?

Yes. Every photo on this page was taken in our shop during real repairs. Licence plates and faces are blurred for privacy.

Do you do engine and timing chain work on German cars?

Yes. Engine replacement, timing chain and VANOS work, valve stem seals and oil pump jobs on BMW, Audi, VW and Mercedes engines are regular work for us.

Can you repair a module instead of replacing it?

Often, yes. Modules such as the BMW FRM can frequently be repaired at component level and reprogrammed to the car, which usually costs far less than a new module.