Timing chain
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Printed Date: 28-April-2024 at 05:00
Topic: Timing chain
Posted By: Phillip
Subject: Timing chain
Date Posted: 19-August-2004 at 13:12
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Does my car have a timing belt or chain? Its just that I am considering buying a warranty and one of the stipulations is that the timing equipment is changed in accordance with manufacturers recommendations. I have a 1997 520ISE Auto by the way.
Thanks Guys ------------- Philip |
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Posted By: e34m5
Date Posted: 19-August-2004 at 13:18
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Chain.
Miles -------------  
1991 525i Sport Manual http://forum.bmw5.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=3552&st=0"> 
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Posted By: b8alk
Date Posted: 19-August-2004 at 19:16
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hi miles how long do these chains last?? ------------- E34 M30 535i SPORT  
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Posted By: e34m5
Date Posted: 19-August-2004 at 19:23
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Should last 300K-400K Miles on an M50/M52 as they use a double chain, not sure about the M30 which uses a single chain ?
Miles -------------
1991 525i Sport Manual http://forum.bmw5.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=3552&st=0">
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Posted By: Andrew Rolland
Date Posted: 20-August-2004 at 08:13
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300k - 400k miles on an M52 engine!! Thats great!! I have just swapped my 24 v 3.0i Senator for my E39 523i SE cos the chains would have gone soon (Sennie chains go at 150k miles) and you are looking at a grand to change them and get a new CHG fitted. Bad news when the car is worth less that 500 notes before AND after having that work done to it. I have never heard about Beamer chains going but Vx chains would go anywhere between 100 and 150 k miles. Glad I got a Beamer then!
Andrew
------------- Be exclusive and drive a Petrol 5 Series! Current '13 62 F10 535i MSport Auto Previous '04 04 E60 545i SE Auto '03 53 E60 545i SE Auto (Stolen) '98 S E39 523i SE Auto |