you've got to check those hoses !!!!http://www.esatclear.ie/~bpurcell/318isfaults.html#inletmanifoldleaks
Since the Bentley manual doesn't cover the M42, does anyone know where to find DIY writeups for this engine?You have to get the bentley for the e36 .It will cover the the M42.http://www.amazon.com/BMW-E36-Service-Manual-1992-1998/dp/0837603269/ref=pd_bbs_11?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1201221457&sr=8-11