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M30 Chain Tensioner

Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2022 6:35 pm
by 528i-1981
Maximillian has a run of these available. They appear to be backordered or NLA on a couple of sites, so that always makes my ears perk up. Do these things ever break or is stashing one of these overkill? My car has 180K miles on her but I have other uses for my parts kitty.

Re: M30 Chain Tensioner

Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2022 11:37 am
by Mike W.
I've heard of them breaking, but rarely. It's cousin on the other side, the chain guide, is much more fragile and is prone to breakage at high miles.

Re: M30 Chain Tensioner

Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2022 10:28 pm
by 528i-1981
Thanks Mike. I'll keep my powder dry.

Re: M30 Chain Tensioner

Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2022 12:04 pm
by tlake
I have even seen M30s continue with a slightly stretched chain. :shock: