Author Topic: Help please, Where did this come from??? (Read 2421 times)

bossco477 · « **on:** February 17, 2013, 08:31:34 PM »

Hello everyone,

I am rebuilding my engine. I had the shortblock upsidedown while taking out the pistons and I heard something dropping.

I found this metal semicircle and I cannot, for the life of me, find where it came from. Anyone seen this before?

romkasponka · « **Reply #1 on:** February 17, 2013, 11:44:47 PM »

Chain guide bolt washer. http://bmwfans.info/parts/catalog/E30/2-doors/Europe/318is-M42/browse/engine/timing_and_valve_train_timing_chain/
part#10

bossco477 · « **Reply #2 on:** February 18, 2013, 07:46:14 PM »

I had a feeling...thank you so much!

Geoff · « **Reply #3 on:** February 19, 2013, 01:41:06 PM »

there was one of those laying in my oil pan when the pan leaked and I removed it..the chain and profile gasket have been redone, so I guess it had been in there a while..