Hello everyone,
I have some newbie questions for you all - hopefully someone will pardon my ignorance and answer it!
I am looking to buy a E36 M3, however, the local dealership (not BMW) claims that the S50 and S52 motor is not belt driven. I suspect that they are referring to a timing chain instead? Is this true? What milage should the timing belt/chain be replaced?
They also claimed that the water pump assembly does not have to be replaced, and only the propeller requires replacement - is this also true?
And finally, I've seen posts from searching that on avg the S50-S52 motor makes about 195-210rwhp... I know these cars weren't designed for drag racing, but what do they trap in stock form in the 1/4?
Thank you all!!