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1997 318ti e36, cambelt or chain driven?

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#1 ·
can anyone tell me if my 1997 318ti compact
has a belt or chain driven cam
 
#2 ·
I believe the 318s use a variety of either M40 engine which is a belt, and M42,M43 and M44 engines which use chains,I think they changed from belts to chains in 94 but Im not sure about the compact m8, think its the same, but dont hold me to it! Someone will be along soon to clarify it m8:)
 
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