hi all im new to bmw's so go easy on me lol

just got a:

1997

bmw 328i se (e36 i think)

was wondering if you could tell me if it is run on timing chain or timing belt????

and what engine code is it ???

have attached picture of engine

thanks

I'm sure it's an e36 & a chain, but Dabsy will need to confirm this, this is his area of expertise.

:D ok cheers gav

M52 Vanos engine

Chain :)

Daz

cheers daz :)

hope you dont mind me jumping in here sam, but i was wondering the same with mine. i have a 97 on a r plate and its a 316se

and was wondering if mines chain or not. for some reason i having a feeling it is but hope someone can confirm it please

cheers

silly me, my info is on the left hand side here, sorry for being so thick lol.

I believe your motor has a Chain, Steve...

cheers dabsy, your a star thanks mate. least thats one thing off me mind lol. ta mate

No worries... Keep on top of the servicing dude... As these can stretch too but not half as much bother as a poxy belt ;)

Dont all bmws have a chain?

Not the earlier ones, Andy... Generally models after 1992 mate... Mercedes did a major eff-up by trying a belted unit in the late Nineties and the engine was given to science :D

R rite. Happy days . Good job your here fella ;-)

will do sir will do thanks.

Mines turned via a giant elastic band ;)

One of those red ones the postmen use?

One of those red ones the postmen use?

PRettttttty much, ya. german postman! :P