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Ray316i
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Post Mon Apr 26, 2010 10:30 pm

Hi everyone,

I am really hoping that some one can help me with a few simple questions. The car is a 1990 316i :D I have not owned an e30 before so have lots to learn.

My question is about the interval for changing the timing belt. The book says evry 36K or 3 years.

The service record indicates that the belt was changed 10k miles ago, but this was 5 yrs ago. Would you bother changing the belt? Does time cause the belt to perish?

Cheers for your help with this.

Also if you have any tips for a new owner then they would be much appreciated,

Ray
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Post Mon Apr 26, 2010 10:32 pm

First job, change the belt :D :D
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Post Mon Apr 26, 2010 10:33 pm

even though it was done 10 k ago
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Post Mon Apr 26, 2010 10:34 pm

Yep as Paul says change the belt they start to perish like all rubber does. Thats why you get the 36k or 3 years intervals normally says which ever comes first
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Post Mon Apr 26, 2010 11:51 pm

cHEERS, will do!

Does anyone know of a good guide for replacing cam belts for 316i ?- ta
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