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2001 ci, timing belt or chain?

 
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Bayer



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PostPosted: Sat Nov 03, 2007 4:37 am    Post subject: 2001 ci, timing belt or chain? Reply with quote
Hi there,

I just purchased a 2001 318ci to replace my E36 316i. My E36 had a timing belt, does the E46 has a chain instead?
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PostPosted: Mon Nov 05, 2007 12:45 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
European version might be different, but I have not heard of any 1.8 liter BMW engine using timing belt, at least not here in America.
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PostPosted: Tue Dec 18, 2007 2:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Engine Description

Click on the above link for a description of the 2001 318ci engine - no timing belt since 1997 E36 engine

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