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Re: Not indicated until the chain goes... (archive)
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Posted by James on December 21, 2000 at 02:57:44:

In Reply to: Re: Not indicated until the chain goes... posted by Pete on December 06, 2000 at 07:32:12:

On a euro engine (single row timing chain compared to the double row on US spec car) you should do the timing chain every 100,000 kms (BMW Germany recomendation). This is circa 70k miles !

A good mechanic can 'pull through' a new chain once but at 200,000 kms (125,000 miles) you should do the job properly and replace the timing chain guides too - otherwise the (thin) chain will cut through them sooner or later - expensive.

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