Grr.. my timing chain slipped *pic update (56k no)

[bimmerlover]

I finally finished tearing apart the engine to see exactly the cause for the slipped chain... the pics pretty much explain it all.






This last picture simply shows what was left of my guide rails.. compared to what they should have looked like (the new ones I had in the car with me when this all happened.)

Anybody ever seen this happen before?

[nickmpower]

yeah it happend to me only it wasnt quite as bad

[FL318is]

...for sharing the imgs.  For us new owners it gives a clear heads up.  Good luck with the repairs.  Sounds as if you guys have it under controlla.

[D. Clay]

Have you decided where to go from here? The E36 motor is looking better all the time.

[bimmerlover]

Have you decided where to go from here? The E36 motor is looking better all the time.

I did pick up a 95 318.. so hopefully within the next month or so, my cabrio will be back on the road.