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Ahh yes... the bullsh*t! (more) (archive)

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Posted by Carlos on June 04, 2001 at 00:27:29:

In Reply to: Why switch tentionser? posted by michael on June 03, 2001 at 14:56:19:

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I have seen a lot of threads re: e36 m3 tentioners instead of e30 m3. What is the advantage?

Sorry guys but just to make sure I'm not loading you guys with a bunch of crap, I checked the parts CD.

The timing chain tensioner for the E30 M3 and (at least the 3.0L) E36 M3 are the same *exact* part number including the spring.

11 31 1 307 782 chain tensioner
11 31 1 307 053 compression spring

You may also need
07 11 9 963 418
07 11 9 963 355
Thes are both gasket rings that sometimes it's all you need to replace if you're leaking oil from the tensioner area. YMMV and good luck.

Follow Ups:

hahahahaha.. your are wrong!! Adam p 01:34 6/04/2001 (2)
- Ahh, it's from a 3.2L M3 engine. I'm still... Carlos 07:51 6/04/2001 (1)
  - go ahead & wait... it's your engine (nt) C///MR 23:16 6/04/2001 (0)

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