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Re: E34 535i
Nope - the 3.5 ltr engines in the E34s were the M30 "big block", with a
single row timing chain.
- -jerry
[email protected] wrote:
>
> Bill:
>
> I'm reasonably sure that the 3.5l engine on the E34s used a timing belt. If
> so, make sure it was changed sometime between 60k miles and when you got it.
> The alternative is lots of expensive pistons meeting lots of expensive
> valves. :-(
>
> => Mitch
>
> In a message dated 06/11/2001 9:03:11 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
> [email protected] writes:
>
> > Date: Sun, 10 Jun 2001 10:37:34 EDT
> > From: [email protected]
> > Subject: E34 535i
> >
> > I just bought a 92 535i 5-speed with about 73K on it. It was from a
> > reputable BMW dealer near me and seemed to check out fine on the test drive
> > and inspection. Anything special I should look out for?
> >
> > Thanks in advance!
> >
> > Bill
> > Grand Prairie, Texas
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