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1995 BMW 318is, Safety Photo
Posted to the Waveform Library on 9/2/2002

This is what happens when a kink in the timing chain isent seen on the lower side of the timing cover, when servicing 1.8 bmw I will always remove complete timing covers and observe cam timing, a tight chain on the non tentioner side doesent mean its not a kin...

 

car Vehicle Data

1995 BMW 318is 1.8L

Engine1.8 L / 4 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed AutomaticTransmission (Electronic)
DeliveryFuel Injection
SubsystemSafety
ComponentOther
ConditionKnown Bad

car Vehicle Data

1995 BMW 318is 1.8L

Engine1.8 L / 4 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed AutomaticTransmission (Electronic)
DeliveryFuel Injection
SubsystemSafety
ComponentOther
ConditionKnown Bad