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If you're nervous, just replace the tensioner... (archive)
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Posted by -Austin on January 15, 2001 at 12:10:02:

In Reply to: Time for new timing chain? How much will it cost? posted by MSM3 on January 13, 2001 at 22:24:07:

...because that's the part that (eventually, if ever) fails. The hard parts (gears, chain, rails, etc.) are bullet proof. I intstalled a Dinan cam gear and the original gear (135K miles) shows no signs of wear at all.


Folks, welcome a newbie. Looking at getting into an E30 M3 - i've got the choice of two, one has higher miles - almost 140k, and i've read around the traps that it's wise to change the time chain, sprockets and tensioner around this time. How much will the bits cost, how much will the shop charge me an can I do this myself (i have rebuit a 6 banger bimmer)

Thoughts and advice. What would you do and why?

Thanks




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