Timing Chain Side Rail, BMW - 2002, E21, E30, E12, E28, E34, E24, E9, Bavaria, E23, E32, M10, M30

This part is listed by BMW as BMW part number 11311253236 (11 31 1 253 236) and is described as Engine Chain Guide Rail for the M10 4 cylinder engines and M30 "big six" 6 cylinder engines. The 8 valve M10 engine was used in many classic 2002, 2002tii, E21 320i (1977-1983), and E30 318i (1984-1985), while the M30 was found in many 70's and 80's "big six" cylinder cars, such as the E24 633 and 635, the E12 /E28 530i, 533i and 535i, The E34 535i, and the E23/E32 735i and 735iL.

This is a Genuine BMW guide rail with a two year warranty. Buying a Genuine part will usually be more expensive than an OEM or aftermarket brand but you are assured that it meets BMW's designs for fitment, performance, and longevity. It will also be the very latest design, incorporating any updates or revisions that an aftermarket brand typically will ignore.

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BMW Fitments:

2 Series
Vintage 2002 (67-76) > E10 2002 (1969-1976)
Vintage 2002 (67-76) > E10 2002tii (1972-1974)
3 Series
E21 (75-83) > 320i
3 Series
E30 (84-91) > 318i
5 Series
E12 (77-81) > 528i
E12 (77-81) > 530i
5 Series
E28 (82-88) > 533i
E28 (82-88) > 535i
5 Series
E34 (89-95) > 535i
6 Series
E24 (77-89) > 630CSi
E24 (77-89) > 633CSi
E24 (77-89) > 635CSi
7 Series
E23 (77-87) > 733i
E23 (77-87) > 735i
7 Series
E32 (88-94) > 735i
E32 (88-94) > 735iL