Timing chain cost for a 318is 1993
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Tusker77
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I've been quoted £260 to change my timing chain is that a good price all in. [/i][/list]
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Kedge
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That's very cheap i'd say. I'm guessing that they will only be changing the chain and nothing else, not good and a waste of time and money
When i was looking to do this about 4 years ago parts alone were about £400 that was all gaskets, sprockets, guide rails and tensioner. No point changing the chain when everything else is wornout, will just make the chain wear even quicker.
When i was looking to do this about 4 years ago parts alone were about £400 that was all gaskets, sprockets, guide rails and tensioner. No point changing the chain when everything else is wornout, will just make the chain wear even quicker.
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Tusker77
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thats including parts, from a mates dad he worked for BMW for 10 years
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johnl320
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100% agree with this, I am in the process of changing mine. I would imagine that quote is chain only. If you are a biker its like changing your chain but not bothering to do your sprockets at the same time.Kedge wrote:That's very cheap i'd say. I'm guessing that they will only be changing the chain and nothing else, not good and a waste of time and money
When i was looking to do this about 4 years ago parts alone were about £400 that was all gaskets, sprockets, guide rails and tensioner. No point changing the chain when everything else is wornout, will just make the chain wear even quicker.

