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Originally Posted by Crowz
That's actually a possibility. BUT its an interference engine so normally when they jump time they will eat the valves. So your back to the worst case scenario.
Also if you have never done a timing chain on a v8 bmw your into more than you think even if you have been doing timing chains for 30 years on other motors. They are NOT fun to do.
Not impossible of course but its a bunch harder and more tedious than anything else I have ever seen.
That's why I wont buy a v8 bmw. I just bought my 3rd X5 and I made sure I bought a 6 cylinder again. I didn't pay but $1000 for a perfect running 2001.
I could of picked up a bunch of $300 to $500 V8 X5's but I want nothing to do with them because of the timing guides among other issues. I want something that's easy to work on and reliable.
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Thank you Crowz. I have the Bentley manual and I'm aware of how complicated and tedious the timing is on this engine. Originally I was looking for a 3.0L because I already have that engine in my E46 which I also bought cheap and brought back to life, so I'm already familiar with it. I guess I moved to fast on this V8 because it was in such good condition for it's age and it was so cheap. It's good to finally know what I might be up against. Might part it out and continue my search for a good V6 again.