A new 318i owner - Page 2 - United Bimmer Community

**mincemeat** · 04-04-2006, 03:07 PM

Thanks for all your welcomes...
I've been told by my mechanic that it's a M43 - the M44 being the twin-cam 1.9L in later 318iS models?

**scrichy84** · 04-04-2006, 03:19 PM

Welcome, hopefully you enjoy owning your Bimmer as much as the rest of us!!

**Numark318i** · 04-04-2006, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mincemeat

Thanks for all your welcomes...
I've been told by my mechanic that it's a M43 - the M44 being the twin-cam 1.9L in later 318iS models?

U got a picture of it?
That does sound right though.

**BMWLotAttendant** · 04-04-2006, 10:29 PM

Nice, and welcome

Any interior shots?

**mincemeat** · 04-08-2006, 05:19 PM

Notice the tiny "JPN" on the speedometer:

"Poverty pack" interior, no armrest and cupholder in center console:

Yes it's a stick shift...

Engine bay:

I think this is something to with with the aircon:

Use genuine BMW parts only?

**mincemeat** · 06-05-2006, 01:56 AM

Have just posted more pictures in the E36 showoff thread

**brien4787** · 06-05-2006, 03:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dudesky

Welcome to UB.c

And no worries, neither problem applies to your car

The gasket problem was only on some earlier 318's equipped with the M42 engine (pre '93), and the water pump issue only applies to 6cyl engines.

Let's see some pics!

I believe M42 is pre '96.

Either way, you should be fine.

**Dudesky** · 06-05-2006, 05:27 AM

^^^Yea, that could be misinterpreted . . I meant M42's after '93 don't have the gasket problem

nick_318is · 06-05-2006, 07:45 PM

Just remember to fully enjoy the m42 you need to rev it like no tomorrow.