Dave,
Thanks indeed, most helpful, I thought on doing some research that only the diesels had rear mounted timing chains but I fear from what you say all the models I am interested in, convetibles, have rear mounted timing chains. I too am an engineer ( long retired ) and in the past have had several engines out but not now I am afraid. Given that the 1 series convertible is now quite long in the tooth and with a rear timing chain, we may have to settle for a 2 series convertible which would allow me to be less on edge.
All you say re oil changes is so true, we have as our runaround, a Citroen C3 non turbocharged which has a wet belt. It has had annual oil changes ( 5k ) with the correct oil and the belt can be viewed from the filler cap, it is now 9 years old and the belt is still in excellent condition, in complete contrast to what many 'experts' say and will be changed next year as deemed appropriate.
Your guidance has been most useful.
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