Engine Timing Belt/Chain & Water Pump Catalog • Years 1990 – 2006
Timing Belt / Chain BMW Řada 3 E36 & E46 (Compact / Sedan / Touring / Coupé) – When to Replace Timing Belt / Chain & Water Pump?
Complete timing belt / chain replacement interval overview for BMW Řada 3 E36 & E46 (Compact / Sedan / Touring / Coupé) by engine code. Find out whether your engine uses a dry timing belt, timing chain or belt-in-oil (Wet-Belt).
Timing Belt / Chain Specs by Engine for BMW Řada 3 E36 & E46 (Compact / Sedan / Touring / Coupé) (5 motorů):
| Engine & Codes | Timing Type | Replacement Interval | Water Pump & Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
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16i / 18i (77 kW / 85 kW / 87 kW / 105 kW – 4-cylinder)
Codes: M43B16, M43B19, N42B18, N46B20
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Timing Chain (with hydraulic tensioner and guide rails) | 130,000 – 200,000 km (replace immediately if cold-start rattle or P0016 correlation code occurs) | Timing chain life is greatly extended by changing engine oil every 10,000 – 15,000 km max! Coolant: BMW Lifetime Coolant 87 |
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20i / 23i / 25i / 28i (110 kW / 125 kW / 141 kW – inline-six R6)
Codes: M50B20, M52B25, M52B28, M54B22, M54B25
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Timing Chain (with hydraulic tensioner and guide rails) | 130,000 – 200,000 km (replace immediately if cold-start rattle or P0016 correlation code occurs) | Timing chain life is greatly extended by changing engine oil every 10,000 – 15,000 km max! Coolant: BMW Lifetime Coolant 87 |
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30i (170 kW / 190 kW – inline-six 3.0 R6)
Codes: M54B30, N52B30
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Timing Chain (with hydraulic tensioner and guide rails) | 130,000 – 200,000 km (replace immediately if cold-start rattle or P0016 correlation code occurs) | Timing chain life is greatly extended by changing engine oil every 10,000 – 15,000 km max! Coolant: BMW Lifetime Coolant 87 |
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18d / 20d (85 kW / 100 kW / 110 kW / 120 kW – M47)
Codes: M47D20, M47TUD20
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Timing Chain (with hydraulic tensioner and guide rails) | 130,000 – 200,000 km (replace immediately if cold-start rattle or P0016 correlation code occurs) | Timing chain life is greatly extended by changing engine oil every 10,000 – 15,000 km max! Coolant: BMW Lifetime Coolant 87 |
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25d / 30d / 35d (135 kW / 142 kW / 160 kW / 170 kW / 200 kW – 3.0 R6 M57)
Codes: M57D30, M57TUD30
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Timing Chain (with hydraulic tensioner and guide rails) | 130,000 – 200,000 km (replace immediately if cold-start rattle or P0016 correlation code occurs) | Timing chain life is greatly extended by changing engine oil every 10,000 – 15,000 km max! Coolant: BMW Lifetime Coolant 87 |