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Timing chain cost for a 318is 1993
Posted: Thu May 10, 2012 8:39 pm
by Tusker77
I've been quoted £260 to change my timing chain is that a good price all in. [/i][/list]
Re: Timing chain cost for a 318is 1993
Posted: Thu May 10, 2012 10:43 pm
by Kedge
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.
Re: Timing chain cost for a 318is 1993
Posted: Thu May 10, 2012 10:48 pm
by Tusker77
thats including parts, from a mates dad he worked for BMW for 10 years
Re: Timing chain cost for a 318is 1993
Posted: Thu May 10, 2012 10:53 pm
by johnl320
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.
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.