E30 M3 cam chain tensioner
Printed From: Bavarian-Board.co.uk - BMW Owners Discussion Forum
Category: Technical & Model Specific Forums
Forum Name: BMW ///M Power
Forum Discription: Ask your BMW M Power Technical Questions here (M1, M2 hybrids, M3, M5 & M6)
URL: http://www.bavarian-board.co.uk/forum_posts.asp?TID=109
Printed Date: 29-April-2024 at 19:01
Topic: E30 M3 cam chain tensioner
Posted By: Buck
Subject: E30 M3 cam chain tensioner
Date 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? |
Replies:
Posted By: m3geezer
Date 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. ------------- 
|
Posted By: gary
Date 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 ------------- http://www.bmwccscotland.co.uk/cars/e30/sportevo.html" rel="nofollow - E30 M3 Sport Evo III |
Posted By: M3AG
Date Posted: 05-November-2002 at 09:18
| I spoke to a guy who had recently fitted the E46 item, said it's fine |