timing chain on a BMW740iL

1998 BMW 740
1,850,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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STRIPPER1
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describe your problem...need to replace the chain guids but do not have the special tool requird to properly adjust the chain when finished
Dec 22, 2010 at 10:26 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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Would you be able to get the tools? Maybe rent them? It cannot be done without them.
Dec 22, 2010 at 10:30 PM
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STRIPPER1
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dont know wher to start looking to rent them
Dec 26, 2010 at 10:30 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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Maybe Ebay
Dec 27, 2010 at 11:55 PM
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