Timing Chain, Valves, Water Pump Etc

**ttrousdell** · 02-04-2011, 10:21 AM

Not to take biz from a r3v member but I ususally get my gasket sets from carpartsdiscount.com. takes about a week and half with basic shipping. Also its a belt not a chain for m20
This will help you...

http://www.e30zone.co.uk/e30zonewiki/index.php/How_to_adjust_the_valves_on_a_M20_engine

http://www.e30zone.co.uk/e30zonewiki/index.php/Cylinder_Head_Gasket_Change

**ttrousdell** · 02-04-2011, 10:24 AM

to clean injectors i usually just let the tips sit in injector cleaner for a day and spray some carb cleaner in the fuel in side. to flush coolant there is a 17 (maybe 19mm) nut by exhaust on side of block but it goes everythere so thats why i try to drain as much as i can from radiator.

**A_Whelan** · 02-04-2011, 12:53 PM

Found this little gem a few days ago, you might also find other projects in there for when you return

101 Performance Projects for Your BMW 3 Series 1982-2000

http://books.google.ca/books?id=wJvp5ky7yroC&pg=PA69&lpg=PA69&dq=e30+how+often+to+replace+timing+belt&source=bl&ots=WSxtA3eA0e&sig=Hlqu88GwDDfMklog1YVNqDguty0&hl=en&ei=Pk5LTYjKC8GblgfLuN01&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=3&ved=0CCMQ6AEwAg#v=onepage&q=e30%20how%20often%20to%20replace%20timing%20belt&f=false

Since its introduction in 1975, the BMW 3-series has earned a reputation as one of the world's greatest sports sedans. Unfortunately, it has also proven one of the more expensive to service and maintain. This book is dedicated to the legion of BMW 3-series owners who adore their cars and enjoy restoring, modifying, and maintaining them to perfection; its format allows more of these enthusiasts to get out into the garage and work on their BMWs-and in the process, to save a fortune. Created with the weekend mechanic in mind, this extensively illustrated manual offers 101 projects that will help you modify, maintain, and enhance your BMW 3-series sports sedan. Focusing on the 1984-1999 E30 and E36 models, 101 Performance Projects for Your BMW 3-Series presents all the necessary information, covers all the pitfalls, and assesses all the costs associated with performing an expansive array of weekend projects.

**kinvodA** · 02-04-2011, 12:57 PM

I have that book. I will definitely read it while I'm gone. Internet service will be spotty.

Timing Chain, Valves, Water Pump Etc

Timing Chain, Valves, Water Pump Etc

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