{"product_id":"crankshaft-n20-bmw-f-series","title":"Crankshaft N20 – BMW F Series","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThe \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"44\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eCrankshaft\u003c\/b\u003e for the \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"63\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eN20\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"71\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eN26\u003c\/b\u003e 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder petrol engines. As the central rotating component of the engine's bottom end, it converts the linear motion of the pistons into rotational torque to drive the transmission and vehicle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eThe N20 crankshaft is precision-forged to handle the high-torque loads of a modern turbocharged engine. It features integrated counterweights and oiling journals designed to maintain a consistent film of lubricant at high RPMs. In this engine family, crankshaft replacement is typically required following a catastrophic oil starvation event—often caused by plastic timing chain guide debris clogging the oil pickup—which leads to \"spun\" rod bearings or scored main journals. A damaged crankshaft can cause severe engine vibration, knocking sounds, or a total engine seizure if not replaced during an overhaul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eVehicle Compatibility:\u003c\/b\u003e This crankshaft is designed for the 2.0L \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"64\" data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eN20\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"72\" data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eN26\u003c\/b\u003e (SULEV) engines across several BMW chassis:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003e3 Series (F30 \/ F31 \/ F34):\u003c\/b\u003e 2012–2016 (320i, 328i)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003e5 Series (F10):\u003c\/b\u003e 2011–2016 (520i, 528i)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\"\u003eX3 \u0026amp; X4 (F25 \/ F26):\u003c\/b\u003e 2011–2017 (sDrive28i, xDrive28i)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\"\u003e4 Series (F32 \/ F33 \/ F36):\u003c\/b\u003e 2014–2016 (420i, 428i)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0\"\u003e2 Series (F22 \/ F23):\u003c\/b\u003e 2014–2016 (220i, 228i)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\"\u003eX1 (E84):\u003c\/b\u003e 2012–2015 (sDrive28i, xDrive28i)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4,6,0\"\u003eZ4 (E89):\u003c\/b\u003e 2011–2016 (sDrive20i, sDrive28i)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Forged Steel Alloy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003eEngine Codes:\u003c\/b\u003e N20B20, N26B20\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BMW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48015387951343,"sku":"11217640165","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0769\/7183\/5631\/files\/2013-F30-N20-Engine-Crankshaft.png?v=1773796181","url":"https:\/\/myty.co.za\/products\/crankshaft-n20-bmw-f-series","provider":"MYTY Auto Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}