Timing belt cost
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Brooky90 said:
Just wondered if anyone knows roughly how much it would cost to replace a timing belt on an automatic e46 328i? The car is a 2.8 litre S reg.
It’s an M52 engine, no timing belt, it’s on a chain so won’t need replacing unless it’s gotten slack and there’s chain slap, which is very unusual on these engines.There are 2 belts for AC and aux, so they should be replaced along with their tensioner, but only if they’re squealing etc...
[quote=DuraAce]Timing chain on this isn't it?
Why do you want to change it?
You'd be better off calling a garage rather than asking for guesses online. Labour charges can vary wildly across the country. [/quote
A few days after I bought the car I had a mechanic plug in a code reader to check for faults and he said one of them was the timing belt.
Why do you want to change it?
You'd be better off calling a garage rather than asking for guesses online. Labour charges can vary wildly across the country. [/quote
A few days after I bought the car I had a mechanic plug in a code reader to check for faults and he said one of them was the timing belt.
Brooky90]uraAce said:
Timing chain on this isn't it?
Why do you want to change it?
You'd be better off calling a garage rather than asking for guesses online. Labour charges can vary wildly across the country. [/quote
A few days after I bought the car I had a mechanic plug in a code reader to check for faults and he said one of them was the timing belt.
He's talking sWhy do you want to change it?
You'd be better off calling a garage rather than asking for guesses online. Labour charges can vary wildly across the country. [/quote
A few days after I bought the car I had a mechanic plug in a code reader to check for faults and he said one of them was the timing belt.
te.Stay away, find a recommended BMW indy mechanic and get them to check the car over.
However, why did you take it to get the codes read? Are you having issues, or was it a simple peace of mind check over?
Brooky90 said:
A few days after I bought the car I had a mechanic plug in a code reader to check for faults and he said one of them was the timing belt.
What was the number of the fault code?
If he did actually say that then please tell me you didn't pay for that 'advice'?!
Brooky90 said:
OK my bad I just spoke to him and he said he don't recall saying it was the timing belt he said it was the camshaft sensor. So how much to get this replaced?
Ask him surely? You've wasted half a thread by getting the wrong end of the stick.... Speak to the man doing the job!
Brooky90 said:
OK my bad I just spoke to him and he said he don't recall saying it was the timing belt he said it was the camshaft sensor. So how much to get this replaced?
Buy the sensor and do it yourself, it's a 5min job, one bolt IIRC and one plug. It's that easy!Make sure you get a genuine BMW sensor, this is one of the few parts that you need to stick with BMW for and not aftermarket or Eurocarparts and all their cack
However, it's your money and your choice. But don't come crying back when the sensor fails or the engine starts running lumpy/fails to start because you went cheap aftermarket...
MajorBeef said:
Possibly the best thread ever.
My mechanic told me my car was a load of rubbish and I should get rid of it. When I spoke to him again he said he did not recall saying that. He said the ash-tray is full and I should get rid of the rubbish. Anyone know how much that will cost? 
Locknut said:
My mechanic told me my car was a load of rubbish and I should get rid of it. When I spoke to him again he said he did not recall saying that. He said the ash-tray is full and I should get rid of the rubbish. Anyone know how much that will cost?
No idea, but you need to find a proper mechanic!Locknut said:
My mechanic told me my car was a load of rubbish and I should get rid of it. When I spoke to him again he said he did not recall saying that. He said the ash-tray is full and I should get rid of the rubbish. Anyone know how much that will cost?
No idea, but you need to find a proper mechanic!Gassing Station | BMW General | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff