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    Hey guys I going to look at an e30 that needs a new timing chain tensionner according to the owner. I was just wondering if there are any symptoms to look for to make sure it is just that. Also how difficult are they to replace? Thanks
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    If the car still runs, you should be okay. But if its not running, dont even try.

    Its not a hard job, search


    Originally posted by vlad
    Do you know anybody else who built that many bad ass E30s?

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      #3
      i did, didn't find anything
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        #4
        Not that hard to replace but if it's done wrong .... Big disaster.

        Rattling noise when the engine is revs...can be a bad chain etc too.

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          #5
          I did it on mine, its a cheap and simple way to possibly save your engine.

          S54B32 swap in progress. Status: Getting There

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            #6
            The M42 club forum would be a good source to look into. I just did a quick search and found this thread on changing the chain tensioner.....



            Good luck :-D


            Jon
            Rides...
            1991 325i - sold :(
            2004 2WD Frontier King Cab

            RIP #17 Jules Bianchi

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              #7
              The m44 chain tensioner is an upgrade.
              what you did to this car is like getting a supermodel naked and willing to do anything you please. now here you are faced with ths once in a lifetime opportunity and then you squander it by making her fuck you in the butt with a 24" strap on. you are a sad, silly little boy.

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                #8
                Thats what I was looking for I didn't know that site existed. Thanks very much

                Originally posted by Jon325i View Post
                The M42 club forum would be a good source to look into. I just did a quick search and found this thread on changing the chain tensioner.....



                Good luck :-D


                Jon
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