Cam chain kit repair price

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cjdonny
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Post Thu Sep 12, 2013 12:08 am

Is the kit Main dealer only? or best place to buy?

noticed the chain is £40 at GSF but £65 main dealer

also how many hours to replace

318 is m42 engine

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Post Thu Sep 12, 2013 7:01 pm

Hi,
Have just had the kit priced at BMW to include the cam gears, it was £475! My local independent specialist quoted a five hour ish job at £50 per hour. Hence I'm going m52. :wink:
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Post Thu Sep 12, 2013 9:36 pm

Cheers I can see why 8)
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