E46 Timing Belt?

mgsst23 · 01-27-2005, 07:29 AM

what is the standard mileage for timing belt replacement on an E46 323i if anybody knows please help/ I have a high pitched whine on very cold start mornings and am unsure if related to 73k w/o new timing belt or if any one has an idea if this cold noise is something to be concern about

kazzoo · 01-28-2005, 01:24 PM

I think you will find that they have a timing chain but I may be wrong.

mgsst23 · 01-29-2005, 07:59 AM

I Checked And You Are Quite Right/ Do You Know About The Secondary Air Pump Perhaps Causing The Squeeling Noise On Cold Starts?? What About A Looseness In The Front End Suspension? Had Control Arms Done At 67k Now Has 73k They Couldnt Go That Quickly Could They?

kazzoo · 01-29-2005, 09:09 AM

Not sure on that,does the squeeling go once warmed up,if so you may have a loose drive belt or belt tensioner seizing.All the best.
Paul.

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