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DISCUSSION => Engine + Driveline => Topic started by: econti on February 10, 2015, 10:03:27 PM

Title: M42 rebuild guide
Post by: econti on February 10, 2015, 10:03:27 PM

Hi guys,
Is there a guide on rebuild the M42 anywhere? I have the E30 Haynes and Bentley, and E36 Bentley, and neither of them say. The closes is the E30 Haynes, which has some of the process for M40.
Does the E36 Haynes have the process?
Or do I just buy a book on how to rebuild engines in general and try apply most of it to mine?
Thanks

Title: Re: M42 rebuild guide
Post by: mabeer on February 12, 2015, 10:54:53 AM

I'll check when I get home.   I may have a factory manual pdf

Title: Re: M42 rebuild guide
Post by: mabeer on February 12, 2015, 06:16:21 PM

Yep, I have still haveiit.  PM me your e-mail if you want and I'll send it to you. 

Title: Re: M42 rebuild guide
Post by: Natcho on February 13, 2015, 10:39:53 AM

Hi mabeer, sorry for asking but is dit possible tout have it too please? ;D

Title: Re: M42 rebuild guide
Post by: mabeer on February 13, 2015, 02:28:04 PM

Natcho - sure just PM me with your e-mail or shoot me an e-mail direct.  Same goes for anyone else.

Title: Re: M42 rebuild guide
Post by: econti on February 15, 2015, 06:23:00 AM

Just had a read through. Not quite what I'm after, but still helpful and greatly appreciated. Any M42 material is good material.

I'm really after just the M42 section of the E36 Haynes if anyone has an electronic copy. Or can confirm that it does indeed have a how to rebuild M42 section, as if it does I'll just buy one.

Title: Re: M42 rebuild guide
Post by: Gerta318is on February 19, 2015, 10:45:52 AM

Econti - Yes, I have the Haynes E36 manual and it does have two sections (4 cyl M42/44 and M5x 6 cyl).  It has the full deal for removal and refit of an engine.

In fact, I just used it to do that very thing!   :D

Title: Re: M42 rebuild guide
Post by: econti on February 20, 2015, 02:27:20 AM

Steps for rebuilding as well? Great if it does!

Title: Re: M42 rebuild guide
Post by: Clarkyboy on February 25, 2015, 02:07:12 PM

This is great  - I will send you a PM,

Ive built enough to write a manual now, but it would be really nice to have a proper manual!