Timing belt - '88 325i - chain or belt?
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Hi, I rang 2 garages today (in Leicester) to get a quote for my cambelt, tensioner and water pump. Both said that they couldn't quote as the car has a 'chain' and not a 'belt'. I am confused now as i am sure it has a belt. Is there a 325i E30 with a chain instead of a belt? Can anyone help me out here? Thanks
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Brianmoooore
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Definitely a belt, and I wouldn't go near either of those garages.
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A1BMW325iSport
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go to bmw dealer mate, that way you get genuine parts and quality workmanship, and they are not bad on price either 
That surprises me mate. I am not doubting you for a second but i have always stayed well away from main dealers as i thought the cost would be at least twice as much! I would have thought that they wouldn't be interested in a 17 year old car? I will give them a ring in the morning and find out. Cheers.A1BMW325iSport wrote:go to bmw dealer mate, that way you get genuine parts and quality workmanship, and they are not bad on price either
well i really wouldnt personnaly,as most competent garages could fit belts to these as ,lets face it they aint hi-tech multivalve jobs ,and most dealers are well over 50 pounds per hour..........just my opinion.
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Brianmoooore
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The operative word here is "competent", and in my experience, these are few and far between.gcorky wrote:well i really wouldnt personnaly,as most competent garages could fit belts to these as ,lets face it they aint hi-tech multivalve jobs ,and most dealers are well over 50 pounds per hour..........just my opinion.
They are out there, though, so if you find one, look after them.
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always get A1 service from my dealer both from the parts and service department, i first went there years ago with my old e28 and they bent over backwards to help so i never bothered looking elsewhere
Have now been waiting 2 days for BMW garage (Syntner in Leicester) to ring me back with prices for Insp 1, Insp 2 & cambelt + waterpump change..... Not that impressed so far. Anyone know a garage they would recommend in Leicester?
Well, after 4 days of waiting and being put through to different people and generally being f****d around, i have my price for an inspection 2 + cambelt change....... Ԛ£475. I think it is a bit steep but it may explain why they are able to fund a hairdresser and beauty salon for customers while they wait for their X5 to have it's oil changed!