Replacing the timing chain guide rail 1998 Z3 1.9 liter

Asked by togari Jan 13, 2012 at 12:50 AM about the 1998 BMW Z3 2.8 Roadster RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

The guide ralis show little wear, is it necessary to replace the guides as a preventive measure, as I am changing the timing chain.

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Luke answered 12 years ago

if you already have the chain out you might as well, the material they are made of does tend to become fragile after a while.

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