Author Topic: Chain chatter/rattle STILL..... (Read 6878 times)

gearheadE30 · « **Reply #15 on:** December 04, 2007, 04:19:15 PM »

I got all of my parts from Pelican, and they had great prices. All said and done with new everything was still under $400.

sheepdog · « **Reply #16 on:** December 05, 2007, 12:15:10 PM »

Quote from: bmwpower;38840

Yea, actually. Just got a qoute from BMA. Need to tally things.

Timing chain parts are way overpriced on there, however, other parts can often be underpriced.

Real-oem is good for a very rough estimate and part numbers only.

jpod999 · « **Reply #17 on:** December 05, 2007, 05:01:43 PM »

I think I need to do my timing chain. 226.5k miles and I don't know the last time it was done.

hoevesruperd · « **Reply #18 on:** December 05, 2007, 08:33:13 PM »

Quote from: jpod999;38964

I think I need to do my timing chain. 226.5k miles and I don't know the last time it was done.

me as well... i get that diesel sound which makes me pretty nervous, since the car is no running often while its winter i'll do that in warmer days. does anyone have a good DIY about this? or is it pretty simple anyways?

Jak318 · « **Reply #19 on:** December 05, 2007, 09:21:53 PM »

Im not sure on the policy here for posting links to other boards but here is my experience with TC replacement.

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=96062

jpod999 · « **Reply #20 on:** December 05, 2007, 11:13:45 PM »

Quote from: Jak318;38981

Im not sure on the policy here for posting links to other boards but here is my experience with TC replacement.

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=96062

My feelings on posting links to other boards is that if there is good info at the other place, go for it. I would rather read and learn than stick to one place and not learn as much.

That link as an example, I had no idea what a new sprocket looks like and what a used one can look like. Thanks for posting that up.

BTW, is

the thing i put the square around the tensioner?

strad · « **Reply #21 on:** December 05, 2007, 11:21:10 PM »

^^^ yes, and the thing it pushes on is called the tensioner rail.

Febi Guibo · « **Reply #22 on:** December 06, 2007, 03:31:50 AM »

Quote from: hoevesruperd;38979

me as well... i get that diesel sound which makes me pretty nervous, since the car is no running often while its winter i'll do that in warmer days. does anyone have a good DIY about this? or is it pretty simple anyways?

http://www.esatclear.ie/~bpurcell/318istimingchain.html

hoevesruperd · « **Reply #23 on:** December 06, 2007, 09:19:59 AM »

Quote from: Febi Guibo;39005

http://www.esatclear.ie/~bpurcell/318istimingchain.html

thanks!
i've also heard there was a major problem with the OEM profile gasket,
what gasket do you guys use?

http://www.unofficialbmw.com/all/engine/all_m42_profile_gasket_faq.html

DaveM-sport · « **Reply #24 on:** December 06, 2007, 12:09:49 PM »

BMW recalled most 318iS' to change the inner profile gasket when th problem arose afaik.

If your engine is still going after 15-17 years you should be safe that it has been replaced.

On the timing chain though...

Whatever you do, don't skimp on it by only replacing th chain.
If your opening the engine at all, do it properly by replacing the lot saving time on doing it again and at least you'll be guaranteed it'll be good for another 100K+ miles

hoevesruperd · « **Reply #25 on:** December 06, 2007, 01:28:52 PM »

Quote from: DaveM-sport;39024

BMW recalled most 318iS' to change the inner profile gasket when th problem arose afaik.

If your engine is still going after 15-17 years you should be safe that it has been replaced.

On the timing chain though...

Whatever you do, don't skimp on it by only replacing th chain.
If your opening the engine at all, do it properly by replacing the lot saving time on doing it again and at least you'll be guaranteed it'll be good for another 100K+ miles

thanks, i want to do a proper job, the car has to be good for another few years. so i'm saving money, which is not easy while in university.