Author Topic: m43b16 single-mass flywheel on m42 (Read 4253 times)

kote_alex · « **on:** August 24, 2009, 07:01:15 AM »

I recently found out that the e36 316i has a single mass flywheel... did anyone thought of mounting that along with the pressure plate to his m42 ?

ose30 · « **Reply #1 on:** August 24, 2009, 07:57:23 AM »

Why don't you use E30 M40 316i/318I flywheel. Plenty of those available in most european countries almost free. Will bolt on directly in to your M42

kote_alex · « **Reply #2 on:** August 24, 2009, 08:01:38 AM »

because I can get one for free

Leo_328i · « **Reply #3 on:** August 24, 2009, 10:01:47 PM »

According to the BMW Fans parts catalogue listing, they are the same part.

http://bmwfans.info/parts/catalog/E36/Sedan/Europe/316i-M43/RHD/M/1993/july/browse/engine/twin_mass_flywheel/

http://bmwfans.info/parts/catalog/E30/2-doors/Europe/318i-M40/RHD/M/1989/june/browse/engine/twin_mass_flywheel/

Let us know how you go, I'm going to do this conversion when I need a new clutch:)

kote_alex · « **Reply #4 on:** August 25, 2009, 01:34:08 AM »

Exactly what I said... smaller engines with less hp dont have a twin-mass flywheel...

JoeDellio · « **Reply #5 on:** August 26, 2009, 03:45:22 AM »

Try it. As far as bolt on affairs it will weight about as much as a M20 swap, but will bolt right on without any dicking around using a bunch of different parts.

Only benefit to the M20 is that it can be lightened a hell of a lot more.

kote_alex · « **Reply #6 on:** August 27, 2009, 06:56:39 AM »

Quote from: JoeDellio;77448

Try it. As far as bolt on affairs it will weight about as much as a M20 swap, but will bolt right on without any dicking around using a bunch of different parts.

Only benefit to the M20 is that it can be lightened a hell of a lot more.

I'll make a diy when the swap will be made...