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Forum: Engine 06-21-2008, 02:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 20,618
Posted By montrealblue7
Hi RedHead, I'm sorry to hear about your...

Hi RedHead,

I'm sorry to hear about your timing chain problem.

It is pretty much the Russain Roulette scenario I was trying to avoid, when I renewed the TCT.

Your rough idling does sound...
Forum: Engine 05-26-2008, 03:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 20,618
Posted By montrealblue7
OK just a little update. I did replace the...

OK just a little update.

I did replace the original tensioner without compressing, and it worked fine. A little bit of chain noise for about 10 seconds until the oil filled the Hydraulic...
Forum: Maintenance 05-10-2008, 01:30 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,763
Posted By montrealblue7
BMW equivalent of VAG-COM: OBD2

Hi,

Sorry to ask such a simple question and apologies if this is a repeated thread, but would appreciate some advice on the favoured OBD2 PC Software for BMWs, for reading and deleting fault codes...
Forum: Engine 05-10-2008, 01:03 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,414
Posted By montrealblue7
I had the same problem, trying to remove the...

I had the same problem, trying to remove the thermostat housing bolts (this might be a design fault ?), but fortunately the bolts sheared flush with the thermostat housing instead of the cylinder...
Forum: Engine 05-10-2008, 12:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 20,618
Posted By montrealblue7
HI 318ti, Thanks again for your help, and those...

HI 318ti, Thanks again for your help, and those useful links.

I also spoke to the Head Technician in a large BMW Dealership here in London, and he also introduced me to the Chief BMW mechanic...
Forum: Engine 05-03-2008, 09:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 20,618
Posted By montrealblue7
Hi BMW 318ti, Thanks for the reply. So...

Hi BMW 318ti,

Thanks for the reply.

So hopefully, I've got nothing to worry about then ? Is there any way to check that the timing/HCT are correct BEFORE starting the engine ?

The reason I...
Forum: Engine 05-03-2008, 08:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 20,618
Posted By montrealblue7
M42: Accidently removed Timing Chain Tensioner!

Hi,
Car: BMW Compact 318ti (E36)
Year: 1995
Engine: M42

Would really appreciate some engine saving advice on this issue;

When trying to flush the engine block of old coolant on a BMW...
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