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<e30 M3> timing chain noise
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Subject: <e30 M3> timing chain noise
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From: "tatterson" <[email protected]>
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Date: 15 Sep 1996 15:14:45 U
I am seeking advice on the title subject. About half the time I start my 90 M3
after it's sat overnight, and particularly when it is nose up on an incline, I
get a hellatious racket which dissappates after about 10 seconds. I am pretty
sure it is the timing chain tensioner pumping up with oil pressure. How does
it work? Is it easily replaceable without taking the "front" of the engine
off? I see it's cylindrical body bolted up to the right side above the AC
compressor. I am also losing oil from this location. Is it just a matter of
replacing a gasket?? Any help is appreciated as I only have the Bentley
318/325 manual to go from and they do not really address this problem on the
318 motor. TIA!
Bob Tatterson
[email protected]
90 M3