But a few, like the BMW 325i (E30 generation), had timing belts. Specifically, in the E36 generation, only the 316i and 318i models used timing belts, while the rest had timing chains. In a nutshell? Modern BMW 3 Series (E46 and newer) = timing chains. Some older models = timing belts. Replacement interval of a BMW 3 Series timing chain BMW models. Models Generations; BMW 1 Series: E87 (2004 – 2013) Do all 3 series e/46 modals have timing belts year 1998 to 2007. Yes or no. Reply. Search model. This is a video showing the diagram of a timing chain on a BMW 318i 2007.Hope this helps you.Please subscribe, and give the video a thumbs up. Undo all 5 of the 11mm nuts attaching it to the lower manifold. The nut locations are highlighted below with red arrows. The nut in the rear of the engine bay is hard to get to, but a small 11mm socket and 1/4″ drive ratchet should get it out. Next, carefully remove the manifold, by slowly lifting it up. Aktiengesellschaft BMW AG Electrical troubleshooting manual Series 3 E36/5 compact (316i, 316g, 318ti, 318tds, 323ti) Schematics Model year 1998 0100.0 Index 2460.2 Electronic transmission control. 0110.0 Introduction (EGS A4S 310R) 6007 posts · Joined 2014. #6 · Aug 31, 2021. To put your mind at ease you could get chain stretch measured, BMW have a tool that goes in place of tensioner to measure stretch. Dare say a specialist will also have this tool. I would still be planning having it changed the test just gives an idea if it’s going to fail imminently. Watch Part 1 First!: 3 posts · Joined 2010. #1 · Jul 1, 2010. Hi, I have recently purchased a BMW 316i (1999) from octions, but seller was BMW dealer. The car was declared as no major problems. Just when I am about to declare proud owner of BMW, I have found some traces of oil in the middle of right side of the engine. :rofl There was no white smoke and coolant ludma.

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