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For Sale / CL FYI - 1991 318is slicktop Hudson valley NY

« on: October 06, 2013, 11:38:55 PM »

I am not the seller !
http://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/cto/4058388653.html

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WTB/WTT / WTB inner chain case

« on: January 29, 2013, 10:46:49 PM »

Thanks for the replies, I ended up replacing this motor, so no need.

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Engine + Driveline / Cam Chains

« on: January 28, 2013, 05:07:22 PM »

Based on my sad experience , consider replacing that cam chain at 125k-150k or over regardless of how pretty it looks. Mine has 214k and the chain rollers started fracturing and ending up in the pan. These got sucked up into the oil pump and wrecked the pump and front timing housing. The rollers remaining on the chain still "look" fine. The chain guides are also full of hairline cracks and should have been done long ago too. Expensive parts, but cheaper than another motor.
This one ran really well up 'till it stopped oiling.
Lots of similar posts on this site too.
I'd also recommend a rear main seal while you've got it out.
When swapping these motors,
Beware the two possible M42 transmission pilot bearing sizes in the back end of the crank. some are 12mm some are 15mm, these can make you crazy if you mismatch.
Jim

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WTB/WTT / chain case

« on: January 07, 2013, 12:01:49 AM »

Thanks, PM sent

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WTB/WTT / WTB inner chain case

« on: January 05, 2013, 11:32:16 AM »

Hello,
Want to buy an inner chain case (11141727191) for M42.
classic oil pump suicide.
I'm in Hudson Valley NY
Thanks!
JIm

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Engine + Driveline / manifold threaded?

« on: May 30, 2010, 08:04:38 PM »

clarification:
post refers to item #2, does it thread or press into the manifold flange?
Thanks

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Engine + Driveline / M42 Lower exhaust manifold flange- studs or what?

« on: May 30, 2010, 05:00:23 PM »

Anybody know if the M42 lower exhaust manifold studs are threaded into the manifold flange or a headed press fit bolt? I see different pictures on parts suppliers and oem type diagrams.
Nice to know before I light up the torch and get the BFH out..
Thanks
Jim

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Engine + Driveline / Squealer

« on: May 30, 2010, 04:51:55 PM »

Mine just did the same thing - the throw out bearing is bad.
It started with a rumbly sound when the clutch was depressed.
after about 100 miles of ignoring this it now has a horrible squeal, gets much
nastier when the clutch pedal is depressed. It is either the release bearing
itself, or the bearing seized and is smoking the pressure plate fingers.
Time for a clutch kit......

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Engine + Driveline / Bottom Exhaust manifold bolt size verify?

« on: February 21, 2010, 11:14:36 AM »

Anybody know what size those 4 bolts are that connect front cat section to the lower exhaust manifold?
I know these show as a $pecial stud on the part diagram, I plan on replacing with stainless bolts, but they are so rusted I can't tell what size 'till
i start cutting etc.
Thanks,
Jim