It is designed to last the life of the engine and is normally changed when the engine is overhauled.
chain
it has a chain
how can you use the cam tensioner on a 325 magnum
Although the year, specific model, and engine size is not stated in the question, here are some general guidelines: All the 4 cylinder BMW 3-series (318i, 320i) had a timing chain. From 1984 to 1991, the 6 cyl (325 series) had a timing belt. From 1992 and up, the 6 cyl (323, 325, 328, 335 series) had a timing chain.
According to the Gates website ( they make timing belts etcetera ) A 1993 BMW 325 is , with the 2.5 liter six cylinder engine , has a timing BELT
From 375 to 325 represents a change of approximately -13.33%
The chain on a 2000 Polaris Trail Boss 325 is removed by loosening the retaining bolts and applying tension away from the sprockets. The chain can them be slipped off the sprockets and removed.
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15.38%% change =|original value - new value|/original value * 100%= |325 - 375|/325 * 100%= 50/325 * 100%= 0.1538* 100%= 15.38% (increase)
It will not start with a broken timing belt
325 horsepower.
For a 20" Bar 325 Pitch .063 Gauge Chain 81 Links