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    Posted: 02-November-2006 at 14:33

I was wondering what is the normal lifespan of the Timing belt in a 320i ? I've a 2000 320i 68k on the clock

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Isn't it a timing chain?
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Yes, it has a timing chain which doesn't have a specific interval to be changed. In theory it should last as long as the rest of the engine.
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Originally posted by Peter Fenwick Peter Fenwick wrote:

Yes, it has a timing chain which doesn't have a specific interval to be changed. In theory it should last as long as the rest of the engine.


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Originally posted by kbannon kbannon wrote:

Originally posted by Peter Fenwick Peter Fenwick wrote:

Yes, it has a timing chain which doesn't have a specific interval to be changed. In theory it should last as long as the rest of the engine.

just ask any E30 M3 owner! (KB runs for cover!)

 
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The e34 @ 165,000 is still on it's original chain. Have receipt showing that it was checked by Joe Duffy and passed as 'fit' at about 140,000.
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Whilst on this subject with regards to the timing chains, whilst they seem to be fairly robust, are there any issues to be taken into account such as general maintenance on them to keep them in good order?
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regular maintainance with good quality oil will generally keep your chain and everything else in good order!

 

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Originally posted by steeldonkey steeldonkey wrote:

 good quality oil will generally keep your chain in good order!


Black gold, Texas Tea...fully synthetic of course!
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Originally posted by ivanovoitch ivanovoitch wrote:

Originally posted by steeldonkey steeldonkey wrote:

 good quality oil will generally keep your chain in good order!
Black gold, Texas Tea...fully synthetic of course! 

Err, not necessarily - not if it's a E30 M3 - fully synthetic wasn't around in them days - stick to what we know!

 

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Originally posted by golfnuts golfnuts wrote:

 I've a 2000 320i 68k on the clock

 

SO yes that would be fully synthetic, not crisp'n'dry wot like the pits uses.
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Originally posted by steeldonkey steeldonkey wrote:

Originally posted by golfnuts golfnuts wrote:

  I've a 2000 320i 68k on the clock
SO yes that would be fully synthetic, not crisp'n'dry wot like the pits uses.

Oh you bitch! I'll have you know it's Tesco's Finest!

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