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DISCUSSION => Engine + Driveline => Topic started by: doitover on January 16, 2013, 02:06:41 PM

Title: m42 or m44 in 1996 318i?
Post by: doitover on January 16, 2013, 02:06:41 PM

I see conflicting information on the web, anyone know if the 1996 318i used the M42 or the M44?
Thanks,

Title: m42 or m44 in 1996 318i?
Post by: doitover on January 16, 2013, 02:50:40 PM

I think I've answered my own question, according to realoem, the switchover happened in June of 95 (build date). A 96 might have an M42 or an M44 depending on when it was built.

Title: m42 or m44 in 1996 318i?
Post by: doitover on January 16, 2013, 02:55:30 PM

Follow up question, if the car has an M42, anyone have a list of things to take to a yard to pull it?

Title: m42 or m44 in 1996 318i?
Post by: DesktopDave on January 16, 2013, 04:37:43 PM

They usually don't let us take hydraulics into a P&P up here, but they're willing to do the hard work for an additional fee.

I think the motor mount nuts are 19mm and a swivel u-joint with various extensions is very helpful.  The tranny is a PITA with those reverse Torx, I'd be very tempted to drop the subframes and take the whole deal.  Of course the harness and DME if available as well.