2001 BMW 318 timing chain

7,800 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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DJCHADLEWIS
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Hi there,

Thank you, I'm ont sure of vim as it's not with me it's at garage nad my docs are in the car. This is the reg kg51 knd its a four door petrol basic 3181.
Thank you very much

I wondered if you could help me, I have recently been told by my garage that my timing belt has jumped and needs re setting.

My car started playingnup a few weeks ago but it was very random so I kept driving it as it drove fine.

My question is....because I have driven it whilst there has been an issue witht the timing, could that have caused me more problems - like more parts on the car breaking because of that???

I just don't want the garage I'm using to rip me off as I'm clueless!
I would like to be able to sound like I konw what I'm on about to them on Monday.

Thank you very much

Thank you
Jan 22, 2010 at 10:22 AM
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DOCHAGERTY
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Re-post with the last 7 of the VIN so I know what motor it is.
Jan 22, 2010 at 1:41 PM
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