E46 M3 Cam Belt

[Andyboy]

At what age/mileage should the cam belt be changed and what should I expect to pay at an independent BMW specialist.

Thanks

[msgmsg]

Maybe I need shooting - but I thought all e46 beamers didn't need their cambelts changed as it was a chain and not rubber?

Edited by msgmsg on Monday 16th June 22:16

[Andyboy]

I have no idea, just looking at getting one. It would be handy if it was a chain!

[msgmsg]

Confirmation its a chain...(well two chains apparently)

http://66.102.9.104/search?q=cache6M71EfjplkJ:www.m5board.com/vbulletin/showthread.php%3Ft%3D16408+bmw+e46+m3+chain&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=5&gl=uk


ETA: Copy and paste the link into your browser, not sure why but a smiley has appeared in the middle !

Edited by msgmsg on Monday 16th June 22:45

[Huliganov]

msgmsg said:

Maybe I need shooting - but I thought all e46 beamers didn't need their cambelts changed as it was a chain and not rubber?

Edited by msgmsg on Monday 16th June 22:16

I think that's true. I've been working in the spare parts trade for a while now and from memory I can't remember selling E46 3 series timing belts.

[SS2.]

Andyboy said:

It would be handy if it was a chain!

Chain, I believe. And you can also check here.

Edited by SS2. on Monday 16th June 22:59

[Rags]

Surely this isn't the same 'Andyboy' who writes for BMWCAR lol

[E30M3SE]

Last BMW 6 pot to run a rubber belt was the E30, all since have been duplex chains so no change required unless the chain has a rattle.