RE: Re: Timing Chain/Belt failure in 318 engine

From: Bernd D. Ratsch (bernd@texas.net)
Date: Sat Aug 02 2003 - 07:13:03 EDT


Hehehehe.....only if you want to.

In your case though (John)...Yes, and don't forget about the filter and
regulator.

- Bernd

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of John Neff
Sent: Friday, August 01, 2003 9:54 PM
To: Dakota Mailing List
Subject: DML: Re: Timing Chain/Belt failure in 318 engine

I have 123K miles on my '98 318 with the original chain. Does that mean
I should swap the chain twice just to be safe? :-)

John

>Best bet (again), replace the chain and tensioner at every 60-70K
>miles.



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