looks like mine has gone, had a price of £500 exc vat to sor it !!! anyone know anyone or help !!

£500 who the hell quoted you that?

Merseyside Engine Parts & Repair Services, Cleveland Street

Is it six cylinder? £500 doesn't sound too bad, you can get it much cheaper though (£200 quid cheaper).

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Prices aren't bad if it's an M52 with Vanos!

Its a four cylinder dave

maybe if its done properlly then the it could come up to £500,

timing chain kits prob £80, H/G kit £70 bolts £30, skim £30-40 plus labour

hes got a 316i compact, so average book time is 7 odd hours

however the chain doesnt have to be changed. although false economy

dont quote me on price of parts as i didnt price them just guestimated.

Merseyside Engines did my race head and I know are good....
But, if yr handy with the spanners Id do the above