BMW 3 Series has it got timing chain or belt
Variant: 2.0 se auto
Model Year: 1993
Categories:
Gearbox & Clutch
just a question really,has my bmw got chain or belt driven !! its a 320 i auto.
Posted: Sep 21, 2010 (14 years ago)
I would guess that car had a chain , but to be certain , contact BMW parts dept with engine no (in V5) and they will tell you .This seems to confirm a chain ,
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You said E30, 320i correct? Your engine is a 2.0L 4 Cylinder engine? If so it does not have a timing belt, it has a chain, upper and lower gears and two chain slides. To change the timing chain and slide set is not easy if you have never done one, neither is the belt on the 6 cylinder engines. I recommend a reputable BMW shop.
Hope this helps you .
Rank: Guru
Rating: 92%, 352 Votes
You said E30, 320i correct? Your engine is a 2.0L 4 Cylinder engine? If so it does not have a timing belt, it has a chain, upper and lower gears and two chain slides. To change the timing chain and slide set is not easy if you have never done one, neither is the belt on the 6 cylinder engines. I recommend a reputable BMW shop.
Hope this helps you .
Posted Sep 21, 2010 (14 years ago)
engine code should be 20 6s 2 and its a chain
Posted Sep 21, 2010 (14 years ago)
thanks to all that helped,YES its chain not belt.cheers/
Posted Sep 22, 2010 (14 years ago)
Glad to help , thanks for update .
Posted Sep 22, 2010 (14 years ago)
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