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Talon328
09-06-2007, 10:32 PM
As I do my own maintenance on my car now, I was wondering...do the E36's need things like valve adjustments or timing chain replacements? thanks.
Conehead
09-06-2007, 11:35 PM
Mate...the E36 has hydrolic lifters, and such cant be adjusted. I am unsure tho it there is a mile limit on the timing chain.

Cone
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Talon328
09-06-2007, 11:38 PM
Really? I thought the E46 M3 needed regular valve adjustments, I would figure the E36 did too?
jason_recliner
09-07-2007, 04:08 AM
Dont think timing chains need much work, while belts must be changed 80-100,000 km, lest you destroy your eninge.
Pirate_copy
09-07-2007, 04:31 AM
The lifters on your car cannot be adjusted, if you have tapping then you need to replace then or you maybe able to get away with just using a very good oil...i suggest Royal Purple :)
PhilipWOT
09-07-2007, 07:38 AM
BMW timing chains need to be replaced every 60 billion miles or so. Outside of that your valvetrain really doesnt need too much maintenance unless something goes obviously wrong.
Pirate_copy
09-07-2007, 10:27 AM
...like the VANOS units on M3's. Thanks god we dont have then

oh bugger :(
PhilipWOT
09-07-2007, 10:40 AM
...like the VANOS units on M3's. Thanks god we dont have then

oh bugger :(

You don't have Vanos?
Talon328
09-07-2007, 12:12 PM
He was being sarcastic. :P

Thanks for the replies. My lifters do indeed tap (I'm 95% sure it's them). Is it NECESSARY to replace them if they tap, or only a convenience? Are they causing damage? I'm using RedLine 10W-40 and they still tap...wonder how much better if at all RP is.
Pirate_copy
09-07-2007, 02:35 PM
The M3 Double Vanos units often go wrong :(
PhilipWOT
09-07-2007, 02:37 PM
The M3 Double Vanos units often go wrong :(

Ahh I see.