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Off-topic discussion / Most "80's" BMW video EVER!!!!
« on: May 28, 2012, 12:26:57 PM »
no doubt...the ix section is pretty sick. the rest if is just funny
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Photoshop, Media, & Artwork / M42 Autocrossing
« on: May 26, 2012, 01:28:18 AM »
thanks guys...
yes STBR SCCA TX Region
Runs in G Stock I think, took it out there just for fun.
Its bone stock all the way around. It wasnt much fun with the blown suspension but I'm slowly getting replacing items.
I'm doing front lower control arms with new bushings and ball joints next.
yes STBR SCCA TX Region
Runs in G Stock I think, took it out there just for fun.
Its bone stock all the way around. It wasnt much fun with the blown suspension but I'm slowly getting replacing items.
I'm doing front lower control arms with new bushings and ball joints next.
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Engine + Driveline / 91 M42 vs 93 M42 Questions
« on: May 26, 2012, 01:13:13 AM »
Just updating the thread...turns out more searching and I stumbled on to this bit:
To Quote C.Saenz
E36 M42 into E30.
I recently put in an E36 318ti M42 with 85,000 miles on it into my 1991 318is.
I unplugged all of the wiring so I could leave the plastic box that sets under the intake in the car. I removed the A/C compressor and power steering pump from the motor but left the hoses connected to both. I used wire to hold them up so they wouldn't be hanging from the hoses.
After removing the usual remaining stuff, I pulled the motor. The E36 motor was dated 10/95.
From 9/95 up the M42 and all of the M44's use a different type oil pan gasket. It's similar to the valve cover gasket, a rubber with circles around the bolt holes that sits in a recessed groove. The groove is machined into the block. It also goes around the problem area at oil pickup. The old type gasket works with this block. I had several people look at it and they all thought it would be OK. None the less, I turned it over with no ignition until I got oil pressure just to be safe. I put locktite on the pan bolts that are covered with the lower sump. realoem.com shows this gasket on cars with the M44.
From the front back, I had to change the balancer and pulleys, water pump pulley, alternator bracket and alternator, valve cover, and motor mount arms. Thakfully, you don't have to remove the big crankshaft nut to swap balancers and pulleys. The front temp sensor is the same but I had to reuse the rear one from the original motor. Same with the cam and crankshaft sensors. From 9/90 and up the pilot bearing is the new larger type so no change was necessary. I also swapped the complete intake assembly, using the one from the E30. The flywheel and clutch assemblies are the same part numbers also.
It was a really straightforward swap. Just nuts and bolts. I thought about going to a serpentine belt but that would have meant water pump, P/S pump, and A/C compressor pulleys. End the end I didn't want to spend any more than necessary so I didn't do any performance mods either.
It runs quieter, smoother and has a bit more power. All due to age and miles on the motor. The actual HP increase is probably not noticeable if both motors had been in top shape. The old motor had really gunked up the intake from the blow by and other stuff from the valve cover/crankshaft vent line.
Hmm...exactly what I needed!
I'm downloading the service manual, but where exactly are the cam and crank sensors?
To Quote C.Saenz
E36 M42 into E30.
I recently put in an E36 318ti M42 with 85,000 miles on it into my 1991 318is.
I unplugged all of the wiring so I could leave the plastic box that sets under the intake in the car. I removed the A/C compressor and power steering pump from the motor but left the hoses connected to both. I used wire to hold them up so they wouldn't be hanging from the hoses.
After removing the usual remaining stuff, I pulled the motor. The E36 motor was dated 10/95.
From 9/95 up the M42 and all of the M44's use a different type oil pan gasket. It's similar to the valve cover gasket, a rubber with circles around the bolt holes that sits in a recessed groove. The groove is machined into the block. It also goes around the problem area at oil pickup. The old type gasket works with this block. I had several people look at it and they all thought it would be OK. None the less, I turned it over with no ignition until I got oil pressure just to be safe. I put locktite on the pan bolts that are covered with the lower sump. realoem.com shows this gasket on cars with the M44.
From the front back, I had to change the balancer and pulleys, water pump pulley, alternator bracket and alternator, valve cover, and motor mount arms. Thakfully, you don't have to remove the big crankshaft nut to swap balancers and pulleys. The front temp sensor is the same but I had to reuse the rear one from the original motor. Same with the cam and crankshaft sensors. From 9/90 and up the pilot bearing is the new larger type so no change was necessary. I also swapped the complete intake assembly, using the one from the E30. The flywheel and clutch assemblies are the same part numbers also.
It was a really straightforward swap. Just nuts and bolts. I thought about going to a serpentine belt but that would have meant water pump, P/S pump, and A/C compressor pulleys. End the end I didn't want to spend any more than necessary so I didn't do any performance mods either.
It runs quieter, smoother and has a bit more power. All due to age and miles on the motor. The actual HP increase is probably not noticeable if both motors had been in top shape. The old motor had really gunked up the intake from the blow by and other stuff from the valve cover/crankshaft vent line.
Hmm...exactly what I needed!
I'm downloading the service manual, but where exactly are the cam and crank sensors?
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Engine + Driveline / 91 M42 vs 93 M42 Questions
« on: May 23, 2012, 02:31:34 PM »
Appreciate the dialog guys....desktop dave please keep me posted!
Thats exactly what I want to do.
Thats exactly what I want to do.
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Engine + Driveline / 91 M42 vs 93 M42 Questions
« on: May 23, 2012, 01:41:19 PM »
Thanks for responding guys.
Ok so let me get this straight and excuse my ignorance if I'm incorrect.
An M42 1.8 4 cylinder engine from a 1994 BMW 318ic, is exactly the same as the one found in the 91 318is?
And to answer geoff, the current motor has over 280k miles on the clock. And I agree the motor seems fine aside from the ticking so yes I believe the bottom end is tough, however the parts to rebuild the head are outrageous.
So if you were in my boat with ticking M42 you would just change the head huh? Price wise it seems cheaper to get a lower mileage M42 and just go from there rather than try and rebuild a BMW motor.
Prices for the parts are crazy and I dont have the cam tool.
Thanks for hearing me out.
Ok so let me get this straight and excuse my ignorance if I'm incorrect.
An M42 1.8 4 cylinder engine from a 1994 BMW 318ic, is exactly the same as the one found in the 91 318is?
And to answer geoff, the current motor has over 280k miles on the clock. And I agree the motor seems fine aside from the ticking so yes I believe the bottom end is tough, however the parts to rebuild the head are outrageous.
So if you were in my boat with ticking M42 you would just change the head huh? Price wise it seems cheaper to get a lower mileage M42 and just go from there rather than try and rebuild a BMW motor.
Prices for the parts are crazy and I dont have the cam tool.
Thanks for hearing me out.
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Photoshop, Media, & Artwork / M42 Autocrossing
« on: May 22, 2012, 09:01:17 AM »
Just a quick pic of my stock 91 318is. Talk about body roll!
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Engine + Driveline / 91 M42 vs 93 M42 Questions
« on: May 22, 2012, 08:45:31 AM »
Hi fellas!
I'm finally registered! For some reason my yahoo email automatically got banned so I had to come up with a work around.
Anyways....
I'm still new here and new to BMWs. I have a 91 318is that I've been restoring to DD condition.
The current M42 has a major ticking sound. It never goes away, but it hasnt got any worst either.
I'm pretty sure its time for new lifter/ tappets, but at $400 in parts plus misc items. I'm not sure I want to go that route.
I would rather spend $1000 on a good condition 93 M42 long block and make it work with the 91 accessories etc.
My question is what will I need to make this swap work?
I've researched as much as I can but only found bits and pieces.
I think so far I got new cam sensor, new pilot bearing.
Has anyone done this? Would anyone mind pointing me in the right direction?
I have funds to purchase a long block, I just need to make sure this will work.
Thanks!
I'm finally registered! For some reason my yahoo email automatically got banned so I had to come up with a work around.
Anyways....
I'm still new here and new to BMWs. I have a 91 318is that I've been restoring to DD condition.
The current M42 has a major ticking sound. It never goes away, but it hasnt got any worst either.
I'm pretty sure its time for new lifter/ tappets, but at $400 in parts plus misc items. I'm not sure I want to go that route.
I would rather spend $1000 on a good condition 93 M42 long block and make it work with the 91 accessories etc.
My question is what will I need to make this swap work?
I've researched as much as I can but only found bits and pieces.
I think so far I got new cam sensor, new pilot bearing.
Has anyone done this? Would anyone mind pointing me in the right direction?
I have funds to purchase a long block, I just need to make sure this will work.
Thanks!
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