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| E36 General discussion and technical help for (E36) 1992-1999 3 series cars. 318, 323, 325, 328. |
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10-01-2008, 10:35 AM
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E36 engine ....??
Dear All. Could you all cast your eyes over this engine and confirm that it is indeed a 318 E36 motor. The block is cracked and i'm struggling to replace the motor with a second hand unit and all the 318 E36 engines' i can see on E.ay seem different. Any ideas guys ...?? Many thanks Eddie       |
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10-01-2008, 04:02 PM
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There are TWO motors and it is the year of the model that makes a difference. Largely because of the computer controls (OBD-I vs. OBD-II) M42 is the OBD-I motor used up to and including 1995. 1.8Litre 128hp M44 is OBD-II motor used from 1996 on. 1.9Litre 132hp What I see in those pictures is neither. That's an M40 engine if I'm not mistaken. It's certainly a SOHC which was used on some E36's in 92-93 but was not mainstream. Last edited by JEEwing; 10-01-2008 at 05:19 PM.. |
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10-01-2008, 05:34 PM
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Hey JEEwing. Thanks for taking the time to reply bud. I'm wondering if that's why i'm finding it hard to source a decent cheapish motor.. Hmm. So, if it is an M40 motor, what else do you think i could fit in without lots of messing around with loom problems etc ..? Thanks again friend. Eddie |
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10-01-2008, 06:35 PM
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If you're looking to just do a drop in and plug n play then go with another M40. They have a good reputation. If memory serves me right the M42 will also drop in but the ecu may need tuning. |
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10-02-2008, 05:30 PM
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Hey bud. According to Google it's an ' M43 ' engine as fitted to the Z3 ..... How can that be ?? |
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10-03-2008, 08:23 PM
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You sir are correct. It is an M43. I wasn't googling pics but the early e36 four bangers with a SOHC. All pointing to an E40. Back to your question.......it was an option according to this. I'm in the states and it was not an option here as far as I knew. But now that you know what engine you have there you know what to look for. Good luck mate. Last edited by JEEwing; 10-03-2008 at 08:27 PM.. |
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