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    Anyone in the Chicagoland area willing to help me change my timing belt? Food, beer,

    Hey Chicagoarea R3V members. Would anyone in the area be willing to help me change my timing belt within the next month or so? I'm off work on Sunday's. Obviously food, beer, and some cash would be provided for your help! Let me know! Thanks.

    Joseph

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    Ill be doing my timing belt in the next month or so too. Ill let you know when I'm starting on mine a day prior maybe and maybe it will work out. Have yourself the parts yet? I recommend Bimmerheads for the belt, pump and tensioner. It would also be useful to read over the timing belt procedure if you have not already so you know what to expect. Will you be bringing your own tools? I hope so at least in terms of the common ones but i have a 32mm wrench that you'll need.
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    2003 BMW 540i/6 M Sport
    1997 M3 (sold)
    1989 320i Touring (sold)
    1990 325i (sold)
    1991 535i/5 (sold)
    1986 325es (sold)

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      Originally posted by bmw325_num99 View Post
      Ill be doing my timing belt in the next month or so too. Ill let you know when I'm starting on mine a day prior maybe and maybe it will work out. Have yourself the parts yet? I recommend Bimmerheads for the belt, pump and tensioner. It would also be useful to read over the timing belt procedure if you have not already so you know what to expect. Will you be bringing your own tools? I hope so at least in terms of the common ones but i have a 32mm wrench that you'll need.

      Yes I will have all the tools except the wrench needed for the fan clutch. I will be ordering the parts soon. I was actually looking at ordering this kit. What do you think? https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...-325ic-e30kit1

      I have worked on e30s before and I actually changed my water pump only last year so I have a pretty good idea of what to do. (I know, should have done the timing belt at that time). Just want to make sure I don't mess anything up.

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        #4
        I've never heard of that brand of timing belt so it might be slightly risky but it wouldn't stop me from buying it. I like that the whole kit is complete in one package and the price is right. Even if i didn't use every part, i wouldn't, is still a good deal.

        I'm getting mine from Bimmerheads
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        2003 BMW 540i/6 M Sport
        1997 M3 (sold)
        1989 320i Touring (sold)
        1990 325i (sold)
        1991 535i/5 (sold)
        1986 325es (sold)

        http://etasport.tripod.com
        http://s1353.photobucket.com/user/bm...library/Public

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          #5
          I have the clutch fan tool, and can swing by to give you a hand. It will have to be on a Sat. M-F are usually swamped for me. PM me your number
          Danny

          88 ///M3 - Zinno street/shop queen
          88 ///M3 - Henna Track rat (Sold)
          98 ///M3 hellrot - Sold
          89 Porsche 944 - dd
          95 E34 525it/pick up - P/U Project
          90 325is - track rat

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