Timing Belt Or Chain

[SAM_328ISE]

hi all im new to bmw's so go easy on me lol

just got a:

1997

bmw 328i se (e36 i think)

was wondering if you could tell me if it is run on timing chain or timing belt????

and what engine code is it ???

have attached picture of engine

thanks

[G4VHD]

I'm sure it's an e36 & a chain, but Dabsy will need to confirm this, this is his area of expertise.

[SAM_328ISE]

:D ok cheers gav

[Guest DazH]

M52 Vanos engine

Chain :)

Daz

[SAM_328ISE]

cheers daz :)

[steve69]

hope you dont mind me jumping in here sam, but i was wondering the same with mine. i have a 97 on a r plate and its a 316se

and was wondering if mines chain or not. for some reason i having a feeling it is but hope someone can confirm it please

cheers

silly me, my info is on the left hand side here, sorry for being so thick lol.

[Guest Mister Dabsy]

I believe your motor has a Chain, Steve...

[steve69]

cheers dabsy, your a star thanks mate. least thats one thing off me mind lol. ta mate

[Guest Mister Dabsy]

No worries... Keep on top of the servicing dude... As these can stretch too but not half as much bother as a poxy belt ;)

[andy-mcq]

Dont all bmws have a chain?

[Guest Mister Dabsy]

Not the earlier ones, Andy... Generally models after 1992 mate... Mercedes did a major eff-up by trying a belted unit in the late Nineties and the engine was given to science :D

[andy-mcq]

R rite. Happy days . Good job your here fella ;-)

[steve69]

will do sir will do thanks.

[Guest DazH]

Mines turned via a giant elastic band ;)

[Guest Mister Dabsy]

One of those red ones the postmen use?

[Guest DazH]

One of those red ones the postmen use?

PRettttttty much, ya. german postman! :P