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Cam
Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2008 1:51 pm
by mrscisco
Hi. Can anyone tell me if I need to change the cam belt on a 325i. I have been told that the m20 engine is driven by chains not belts and that they do not need replacing. If so will I need to change the water pump any time soon, its done 139000 miles?
Any help please.
Re: Cam
Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2008 1:54 pm
by djk
Yup, change cam belt every 30-40k or 4 years, whichever comes first. Change the waterpump at the same time - false economy not to!
Re: Cam
Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2008 2:44 pm
by daimlerman
If there is no positive evidence of a cam belt change,do it as soon as possible. The consequences of not changing it are very costly.Cambelt from GSF is only about £10,rebuilt motor...£1500 minimum.
Re: Cam
Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2008 12:05 am
by mrscisco
Thanks for the info. Looks like I got a new task.