But a few, like the BMW 325i (E30 generation), had timing belts. Specifically, in the E36 generation, only the 316i and 318i models used timing belts, while the rest had timing chains. In a nutshell? Modern BMW 3 Series (E46 and newer) = timing chains. Some older models = timing belts. Replacement interval of a BMW 3 Series timing chain
Bmw 316i Compact I get what you trying to do but it all comes down to the cars ecu, because e36 was pre 2000 it still has the "unprogramable" ecu, technically you can program it but you are not going to get anywhere far with it with the lack of options of the engine limit itself.
Google timing chain for BMW 316 or 318 and you'll probably find something out there. 2003 330i TiAg Sport Pkg ~110k miles. DIY MODS: AA Stage I supercharger:str8pimpi, Meyle HD FCAs w Powerflex CABs, Bilstein shocks, Meyle HD Rtabs, Angel Eyes, Clear Corners/Markers w/ LEDs, LED tails, ZHP rims, Akebono pads, AUX input.
A few things: 1I do my removal/installs without 2nd personleft hand on wrench holding cam and right hand turning cap screws, 2getting sweet spot on stock cams using bare clean pinkie method to rotate all lifters except #1 cylinder is crucial, 3 before removing caps, I always use a chisel punch & ball peen to mark the foreward-most cap and cam
Where are the timing marks on a L reg, 1.6 bmw e36. Come to timing it up and dont know which marks are for what. - BMW 1997 318 question
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bmw e36 316i timing marks
