Re: timing belt & waterpump

[PeterSchop@xxxxxxx]

In talking about timing belt replacement, Dale mentioned changing the belt at
50k/4years along with the waterpump and tensioner.  OK, I can go along with
that except isn't 50k on the waterpump and tensioner a little excessive?

PeterSchop
86 e-28   28k on current timing belt, waterpump and tensioner

 
>  The M20 (325e/325i/525i [89-91]) 6cyl is an interference engine
>  with a timing belt.  If it breaks, you will bend valves.
>  Change it every 50k /4years. (change the waterpump and tensioner
>  at the same time).
>  
>  Dale
>  '88 325is 20k on current timing belt...

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