Timing Kit for 03 M45

[MIG_45]

I recently started hearing clink in the motor so i took it the mechanic telling me i need a guide rail for both sides but been putting off but haven't used it since December. So i drove it around to charge the battery but stopping at the stop light and felt a i don't know how to explain it but today i went start it for a bit but recently notice the coolant tank low and oil low too. I know i may need a timing kit asap for this issue whith all new service on coolant and oil....

[svard75]

If your timing chain guides broke and you keep driving it you'll screw up your engine so badly you'll have to replace or rebuild the engine. The timing chains drive the overhead cams and if the guides break the chain becomes loose allowing the chain to skip teeth. This would then cause the valves to be out of time with the pistons and could even cause a condition known as bent valves. If you suspect the engine is burning coolant then after you fix the timing chain problem run the car until it's warmed up then have someone rev while you smell the exhaust. If it smells sweet you're burning coolant. You could also have an external leak and that's trickier to detect but you could get a dye kit to help.

If your oil is low but there aren't any puddles below the car then it was likely low before you noticed. Top it up and monitor it closely.

[Double E]

How many miles are on that 2003?

[MIG_45]

its 136570 miles