Timing chain noise

Tiny
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  • 2000 BMW 318I
  • 120,000 MILES
When car starts cold its silent, when it warms up to temp you can hear a noise in the front of engine, am told its timing chain, will it damage engine or can I still drive it a bit what damages can it do?
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Sunday, September 11th, 2011 AT 11:59 PM

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Tiny
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It will probably be fine for a while but you don't want to mess with timing chain stuff. If it needs to be replaced then you should get it done. It would only possibly damage something if it breaks. It probably won't but you never know.
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Monday, September 12th, 2011 AT 2:12 AM

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