Timming chain and gear replacement
pinthin1
10-18-2003, 08:18 AM
Hi all
I'm about to replace the timming chain and gears on my 1994 325is...any tips out there ?
I'm about to replace the timming chain and gears on my 1994 325is...any tips out there ?
Sexy beast
10-20-2003, 12:50 PM
are you replacing the oil pan gasket as well?
pinthin1
10-20-2003, 11:20 PM
Hi all
I'm about to replace the timming chain and gears on my 1994 325is...any tips out there ?
Well if I need to, I want to do it the right way.
I'm about to replace the timming chain and gears on my 1994 325is...any tips out there ?
Well if I need to, I want to do it the right way.
Sexy beast
10-22-2003, 09:18 AM
you might have to...sometimes if you remove the chain cover...you could delaminate or tear the oil pan gasket. You might as well change it too...and also the engine seals such as the crankshaft.
pinthin1
10-22-2003, 06:15 PM
Ok...thanks I will...another question...I talked with a mechanic here in town...he said the engine has twin over head cams...is this so ?
Sexy beast
10-22-2003, 07:30 PM
Yes, Since 1992 all 3 series BMWs have twin overhead valves.
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