m42 timing chain tensioner

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  • oldskool3
    E30 Addict
    • Mar 2005
    • 401

    #1

    m42 timing chain tensioner

    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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  • Joe318is
    R3V OG
    • Sep 2005
    • 6451

    #2
    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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    • oldskool3
      E30 Addict
      • Mar 2005
      • 401

      #3
      i did, didn't find anything
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      • DCColegrove
        Banned
        • Dec 2007
        • 2748

        #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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        • Asbradley21
          E30 Mastermind
          • Jun 2008
          • 1938

          #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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          • Jon325i
            R3V OG
            • Oct 2003
            • 6934

            #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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            • twistednut
              Wrencher
              • Nov 2007
              • 272

              #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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              • oldskool3
                E30 Addict
                • Mar 2005
                • 401

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

                Originally posted by Jon325i
                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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