Im in the middle of a rebuild, engine has 150k miles.
I opened up the timing case and the sprockets look good. Teeth do not look worn, etc.
However, 2 of the chain guide rails are a bit worn, one has a lot of microfractures and likely needs to be replaced.
Here are photos of the 2.
The timing tensioner rail looks mostly ok. It has 2 worn stripes down the middle and a small patch of microfractures, however, the other timing guide rail likely needs to be replaced.
The problem is, I cant find these parts at a reasonable rate anywhere. I'd be spending $300 for both of these together, which is literally a third of what I've spent on this project. For plastic rails.
Bavauto, pelicanparts, ECStuning are all no help. There has to be an OEM-like make for these... right?
I did note the guide rail has 2 part numbers, 1 is significantly lower cost.
11311247470 - $65
11311247483 - $200+
If I were to replace the entire timing case, I'd be looking at easily $750 worth of parts, or the cost of the entire engine.
I opened up the timing case and the sprockets look good. Teeth do not look worn, etc.
However, 2 of the chain guide rails are a bit worn, one has a lot of microfractures and likely needs to be replaced.
Here are photos of the 2.
The timing tensioner rail looks mostly ok. It has 2 worn stripes down the middle and a small patch of microfractures, however, the other timing guide rail likely needs to be replaced.
The problem is, I cant find these parts at a reasonable rate anywhere. I'd be spending $300 for both of these together, which is literally a third of what I've spent on this project. For plastic rails.
Bavauto, pelicanparts, ECStuning are all no help. There has to be an OEM-like make for these... right?
I did note the guide rail has 2 part numbers, 1 is significantly lower cost.
11311247470 - $65
11311247483 - $200+
If I were to replace the entire timing case, I'd be looking at easily $750 worth of parts, or the cost of the entire engine.
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