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M42 Timing chain - what's needed to replace?
Posted: Wed Nov 22, 2006 6:45 pm
by beadle
I'm gonna get my local garage to replace the chain and rails etc, did tensioner a while back but now noisier than ever she sounds like a tractor now...
I think i'm better off sourcing parts myself to save a few measly quid.
What parts do i need to get exactly - ie chain, rails, tensioner etc ? ? ? , and anyone got any tips on cheap/reliable outlets?
Much appreciated as always
Re: M42 Timing chain - what's needed to replace?
Posted: Wed Nov 22, 2006 9:49 pm
by E30Mark
I think c3 were sellling a complete kit for about £200... new chain, tensioners, sprokets etc
www.c3bmw.co.uk
Re: M42 Timing chain - what's needed to replace?
Posted: Wed Nov 22, 2006 10:45 pm
by stuartgallafant
the reason the tensioner job doesnt always work is because the brace of the chain guide (where the tensioner presses against) where down, and eventually ends up with a big hole in it. when i stripped my spare M42 lump, i found this out!!
so yes, its best to get the whole lot done. dealer parts will be expensive, but worth it in the long run.
and if c3 do a whole kit for £200, thats amazing!! a chain alone from BMW is £200!!!
Re: M42 Timing chain - what's needed to replace?
Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2006 9:15 am
by beadle
Brilliant guys thanks everso much. Am waiting for a callback from C3 about the total price, Stuart tell me about it mate.
Also - I do have a place i mind but always interested in hearing about reliable places - - -anyone got any good garage recommendations between Brighton and London, or thereabouts, that would sort the chain fitting out for me? Ta
Re: M42 Timing chain - what's needed to replace?
Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2006 11:40 am
by stuartgallafant
if i had the time, i'd do it for you, but its too much of a job to take on if you need the car back quickly
i wouldnt know of anywhere to take it either, coz i do everything myself
Re: M42 Timing chain - what's needed to replace?
Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2006 4:48 pm
by beadle
yikes that came in at 370 all in, quoted 475 from garage inc parts so just gonna roll with that me thinks.
cheers guys
Re: M42 Timing chain - what's needed to replace?
Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2006 4:58 pm
by Templ8e30
stuartgallafant wrote:and if c3 do a whole kit for £200, thats amazing!! a chain alone from BMW is £200!!!
Are you sure ?, I got an M42 chain for my wife's E36 318iS from our main dealer for £60 !
Cheers,
Iain T
Re: M42 Timing chain - what's needed to replace?
Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2006 5:28 pm
by beadle
C3 quoted (just for the chain) 38.00. Just the other 13 seals, gaskets, pistons, rails and sprockets all come to 300+.
Re: M42 Timing chain - what's needed to replace?
Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2006 5:30 pm
by Bob_S
likewise Templ8e30
I priced the guides, chain and tensioner at just over £100 from Halliwell jones chester
Sprokets were an extra £20 each.
I should of done the job myself but couldnt be arsed at the time