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Car Forum / BMW Cars / September 2006

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kevinw.shaw@virgin.net - 18 Sep 2006 21:40 GMT
does the e46 318i 2003 have a cam belt please.  if so at what mileage
should it be changed
thanks   kevin
John Burns - 18 Sep 2006 22:17 GMT
> does the e46 318i 2003 have a cam belt please.  if so at what mileage
> should it be changed

It has a chain that wil last the life of the car :-)

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kevinw.shaw@virgin.net - 18 Sep 2006 22:50 GMT
many thanks
kevin

> > does the e46 318i 2003 have a cam belt please.  if so at what mileage
> > should it be changed
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David Matkin - 19 Sep 2006 23:02 GMT
Chains and associated parts DO wear. The e30 M3 cars recommend a
complete chain, pulleys and tensioners change at 100k miles for example.
Noisy engines can be an indicator of a worn timing chain. Having said
that you have a relatively new car so I wouldn't worry unless it has
done 50k per year or similar.

Dave

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> kevin
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