E30 M3 cam chain tensioner

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   Has anyone ever actually tried using a cam chain tensioner from an E46 ME on an E30 M3? It seems to be a hot topic in all the magazines at the moment. Did it fit OK and did it make the chain quieter?

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Buck Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 31-October-2002 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 2	Topic: E30 M3 cam chain tensioner Posted: 31-October-2002 at 14:12
	Has anyone ever actually tried using a cam chain tensioner from an E46 ME on an E30 M3? It seems to be a hot topic in all the magazines at the moment. Did it fit OK and did it make the chain quieter?

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m3geezer Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member II Joined: 31-October-2002 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 234	Posted: 31-October-2002 at 14:51
	i think i had the e36 one fitted to mine which has done the job fine, if they still rattle after fitting these then your chain will have stretched too much and will need replacing. I have heard that the e36 and the e46 maybe very similar if not he same, you can also apparently use the 750 tensioner as well, although i see no benefit from these.


gary Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member II Just Call me Wendy ;-) Joined: 16-October-2002 Location: Scotland Status: Offline Points: 4263	Posted: 04-November-2002 at 22:32
	I believe the E46 is the same as the E36.My mate has had the E36 tensioner to his & has had no probs
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M3AG Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member II 7 series & e36 m3 registrar! (Madness) Joined: 17-October-2002 Location: Good Old Hertfordshire Status: Offline Points: 1644	Posted: 05-November-2002 at 09:18
	I spoke to a guy who had recently fitted the E46 item, said it's fine