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Engine + Driveline / Re: No more camshaft gears for e30 m42?

« on: January 08, 2018, 02:56:03 PM »

Yup, Tks for confirmation on the camshaft gear.

I had seen the crankshaft sprocket was still available.  I dug up this pic https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-bmw-parts/crank-timing-sprocket/11211247338/ and it seems the original appearance is'nt that different than what I have - the teeth dont start out in life like the ones on the idler sprocket. I'll have to make a decision on that - so annoying that the chain kit and these gears will be equivalent to the value of the car!!!!

Can anybody confirm about the e36 vs e30  m42 camshaft gear being the same or different?

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Engine + Driveline / No more camshaft gears for e30 m42?

« on: January 08, 2018, 09:20:20 AM »

Hi Guys,
Trying to perform a timing chain and bits swap when I noted that my gears seem shot. Can someone confirm my camshaft gear needs to be replaced along with the drive pinion but the idler seems ok?

Then I'm noting that I cant find e30 m42 camshaft gear anymore.  e36 versions seem available tho - are they interchangeable?

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Engine + Driveline / Re: Foolproof check for timeing chain replacement?

« on: November 17, 2016, 03:34:56 PM »

Is there an easy way to eyeball this or do I have to remove the whole front of the motor like if I was doing the work?

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Engine + Driveline / Foolproof check for timeing chain replacement?

« on: November 08, 2016, 10:19:27 AM »

Hi Gents,
my 318 makes a clattering noise when I first start it up (among others) but as soon as I get going and its even marginally warmed up, it runs quietly.  My suspicion is the timeing chain.  Broken odometer says 130k and I've owned it for 5k but it appears that it was well maintained. 

So, my questions is : is there an easy way to tell that the timing chain needs to be replaced?  Just the parts are 500 so being certain would be great.