Does A BMW 325i Have A Timing Belt (Cambelt) Or A Chain?
Here is a list of timing belts and timing chains for a BMW 325i. Reference the model year with the corresponding engine to see if your car has a belt or a chain.
| BMW 325i | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model Year | Engine | Belt / Chain |
| 1985 - 1993 (Second gen, E30) | 2.5L M20B25 (325i, 325is & 325ix) | timing belt |
| 2.7L M20B27 (325is) | timing belt | |
| 1991 - 1995 (Third gen, E36) | 2.5L M50B25 | timing chain |
| M50B25TU (325i & 325is) | timing chain | |
| 2001 - 2006 (Fourth gen, E46) | 2.5L M54B25 (325i & 325ci) | timing chain |
| 2005 - 2013 (Fifth gen, E90) | 2.5L N52B25O1 | timing chain |
| 3.0L N53B30U0 | timing chain | |
BMW 325i