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cam belt ? tappets?
Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2009 10:57 pm
by jbeemer09
hi i have recently asked my mechanic to change the cam belt and adjust the valve clearances on my 325i.... he told me the engine was run on a chain and has a hydrolic valve system? i am not so good at getting stuck into the engine myself (so far
) iam dead sure this is wrong what he is telling me???? if any one can help would be great.
Re: cam belt ? tappets?
Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2009 11:04 pm
by cass1_5503
325i has a belt and adjustable tappets
Re: cam belt ? tappets?
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2009 12:31 am
by harry_p
get a new mechanic, he obviously has absolutely no idea about the engine type in your car so i wouldnt be trusting him with my pride and joy
Re: cam belt ? tappets?
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2009 12:50 am
by phil540uk
The E30 325 engine uses a timing belt and adjustable valve clearances. E36 onwards had timing chains and hydraulic tappets so if you have the original m20 325 engine, your mechanic is wrong.
Phil
Re: cam belt ? tappets?
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2009 11:11 pm
by jbeemer09
ahh i knew it cheers he wont be touching my baby lol
Re: cam belt ? tappets?
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2009 11:32 pm
by gooner1
jbeemer09 wrote:ahh i knew it cheers he wont be touching my baby lol
Have a go at it yourself mate, plenty of info and help available
from here.