1985 318i (1983-1993 ) Engine code 18 4E1 is listed as being belt driven best wishes
it has a timimng chain
its a chain not a Belt and doesn't need to be changed .
its a chain, never
No , the 1.9 liter four cylinder engine in a 1996 BMW 318i has a timing CHAIN
it has a chain
No Belt=It has a Timing Chain.=
Nope. All BMWs have timing chains.
It uses a cam chain.
It uses a cam chain.
if by "belt or chain" you're trying to ask if they have a timing belt or timing chain, the answer is timing belt
It does not have a timing belt. It has a timing chain.It does not have a timing belt. It has a timing chain.
Timing Chain