Timing Belt
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Forum Name: BMW 3 Series
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Printed Date: 06-May-2024 at 11:44
Topic: Timing Belt
Posted By: golfnuts
Subject: Timing Belt
Date Posted: 02-November-2006 at 14:33
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I was wondering what is the normal lifespan of the Timing belt in a 320i ? I've a 2000 320i 68k on the clock I'm new to all this !! |
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Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 02-November-2006 at 14:53
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Isn't it a timing chain?
------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: Peter Fenwick
Date Posted: 02-November-2006 at 15:57
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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. ------------- Entering an age of Austerity and now driving a Focus Diesel. |
Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 02-November-2006 at 16:09
just ask any E30 M3 owner! (KB runs for cover!) ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Peter Fenwick wrote:Posted By: thepits
Date Posted: 03-November-2006 at 12:53
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------------- Cats know your every thought. But don't care. |
Posted By: ivanovoitch
Date Posted: 06-November-2006 at 14:02
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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. ------------- |
Posted By: DSK328i
Date Posted: 06-November-2006 at 15:43
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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? ------------- Let The Good Times Roll |
Posted By: steeldonkey
Date Posted: 06-November-2006 at 17:40
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regular maintainance with good quality oil will generally keep your chain and everything else in good order!
cheersa
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Posted By: ivanovoitch
Date Posted: 06-November-2006 at 20:49
Black gold, Texas Tea...fully synthetic of course! ------------- |
Posted By: thepits
Date Posted: 06-November-2006 at 21:35
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Err, not necessarily - not if it's a E30 M3 - fully synthetic wasn't around in them days - stick to what we know!
("mis-quote" ducks down and waits for the flak)! ------------- Cats know your every thought. But don't care. |
Posted By: steeldonkey
Date Posted: 06-November-2006 at 23:03
SO yes that would be fully synthetic, not crisp'n'dry wot like the pits uses. ------------- The //M3 fault rectification Manual The hammer will fit it The hammer will fix it The hammer will make aftermarket parts fit The hammer is my tool kit RESPECT THE HAMMER |
Posted By: thepits
Date Posted: 07-November-2006 at 22:47
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Oh you bitch! I'll have you know it's Tesco's Finest! ------------- Cats know your every thought. But don't care. |