BMW Timing Belt or Chain?

ldevries · 10-16-2012, 08:33 AM

Hi Guys

I want to find out wheather the 318i facelift 2003 has a timing belt or a chain. Iha d previous experience witha e30 320i where the belt broke with a lot a sorrow for me. The manual does not show any belt replacement so I just want to have peace of mind.

Machiel_SA · 05-16-2013, 08:01 AM

Hi, there is a nice website where you enter your vehicle VIN number and it will give you all the details you need on the spares available. http://www.realoem.com. It lists 2 engines on the 2003 model, so the VIN number will narrow it down for you, but lookslike a chain and not a belt.

10-16-2012, 08:33 AM	#1
ldevries Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Windhoek Namibia Posts: 7 My Ride: BMW 318i A/T View My Garage	BMW Timing Belt or Chain? Hi Guys I want to find out wheather the 318i facelift 2003 has a timing belt or a chain. Iha d previous experience witha e30 320i where the belt broke with a lot a sorrow for me. The manual does not show any belt replacement so I just want to have peace of mind.

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05-16-2013, 08:01 AM	#2
Machiel_SA Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: South Africa Posts: 7 My Ride: BMW E46 320d View My Garage	Hi, there is a nice website where you enter your vehicle VIN number and it will give you all the details you need on the spares available. http://www.realoem.com. It lists 2 engines on the 2003 model, so the VIN number will narrow it down for you, but lookslike a chain and not a belt.