1992 318is timing chain.

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   Woot first post... 
Ok have just bought a 92 318is with 140k on the clock for E3800. Its a great car in perfect nick inside and out. 
Now ive been told that this car does not have a timing belt it has a chain which does not need to be changed like a regular belt. Now bearing in mind I have had a timing belt go in a different car Im kinda worried about the chain in my new one after 140k miles.
Does anybody have any opinions as to whether I should go have it changed and should I go to a dealer or backstreet mechanic??

Tks in advance.

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Chief--- Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 15-January-2004 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 13	Topic: 1992 318is timing chain. Posted: 15-January-2004 at 12:20
	Woot first post... Ok have just bought a 92 318is with 140k on the clock for E3800. Its a great car in perfect nick inside and out. Now ive been told that this car does not have a timing belt it has a chain which does not need to be changed like a regular belt. Now bearing in mind I have had a timing belt go in a different car Im kinda worried about the chain in my new one after 140k miles. Does anybody have any opinions as to whether I should go have it changed and should I go to a dealer or backstreet mechanic?? Tks in advance.

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b318isp Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: 10-October-2002 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 2057	Posted: 15-January-2004 at 13:12
	Pop off the rocker cover and look at the cam sprockets for wear. I have more info on my site (see my profile).

jerry318 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member II Joined: 03-November-2003 Location: Fife, Scotland Status: Offline Points: 239	Posted: 15-January-2004 at 13:18
	u have a 1992 318is coupe, and have experienced some noise from my timing chain, i took it to the dealers who wanted �737 to replace it, i have since found out that i should only replace the tensioner. the tensioner is about �40 from dealers

Chief--- Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 15-January-2004 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 13	Posted: 15-January-2004 at 14:49
	Checked out your site b3181sp, The only thing is my 318is is the newer model. Not sure what to do now.

jerry318 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member II Joined: 03-November-2003 Location: Fife, Scotland Status: Offline Points: 239	Posted: 15-January-2004 at 14:54
	try getting a price from a independant garage, im sure someone on e36coupe.com was charger �400, which is not too bad, but i would try changing the tensioner first