320 Timing belt or Chain
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davegibs
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Hi. Do E30 320,s have a timing belt or chain? Been told different by two people. How often would each of these need to be changed? Thanks
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Davenotouring
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They have a timing belt.
BMW recommend every 60,000 miles or 6 years.
I'd do 40,000 or 4 years.
Or if you've just bought it, do it right away for piece of mind!
BMW recommend every 60,000 miles or 6 years.
I'd do 40,000 or 4 years.
Or if you've just bought it, do it right away for piece of mind!
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davegibs
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Thats what I thought. Was ringing about one in a classified and ask seller if it had timng belt changed. He said it didnt have belt it had chain so it wouldnt need to be changed. He said he is a mechanic so you woud have thought he knew what he was chattin about. 
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E30Adam
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If it's a 320iS then it'll have a chain!
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davegibs
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I wish it was. They only lhd from italy arent they?
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vernon77
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hi,
sorry to jump in! I've just bought a 320i and assuming it has a belt, given that the car had no doc's is changing it yourself easy or is a job for a garage? How much would a average garage cost?
cheers
sorry to jump in! I've just bought a 320i and assuming it has a belt, given that the car had no doc's is changing it yourself easy or is a job for a garage? How much would a average garage cost?
cheers