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Engine: General information
BMW 3 Series cars have in-line engines, which, depending on the working volume, have 4 or 6 cylinders. The power unit is longitudinally located in the engine...
BMW 3 Series cars have in-line engines, which, depending on the working volume, have 4 or 6 cylinders. The power unit is longitudinally located in the engine...
Removal and installation the engine
Before removing the engine, the gearbox must be removed. The engine is removed without the gearbox upwards. The intake and exhaust manifolds, as well as the...
Before removing the engine, the gearbox must be removed. The engine is removed without the gearbox upwards. The intake and exhaust manifolds, as well as the...
Removal and installation the timing belt
Models 316i, 318i produced before August 1993. Note: Do not reinstall the removed toothed belt, and if it has been tensioned at least once, replace it,...
Models 316i, 318i produced before August 1993. Note: Do not reinstall the removed toothed belt, and if it has been tensioned at least once, replace it,...
Removal and installation the cylinder head. Models 316i, 318i
Signs of a defective cylinder head gasket are: loss of engine power decrease in coolant level, white smoke from exhaust gases when the engine is warm coolant...
Signs of a defective cylinder head gasket are: loss of engine power decrease in coolant level, white smoke from exhaust gases when the engine is warm coolant...
Features of the 316i, 318i models produced since September 1993 (M43 engine)
The M43 engine has a chain drive for the camshaft, and there is no ignition distributor. Loosen the cylinder head bolts. Unscrew the thermostat housing and...
The M43 engine has a chain drive for the camshaft, and there is no ignition distributor. Loosen the cylinder head bolts. Unscrew the thermostat housing and...
Removal and installation the cylinder head. Models 318is, 318ti
See above for signs of a bad head gasket. Removal Note: Some works are described in more detail in the section " Removal and installation the engine ", so it...
See above for signs of a bad head gasket. Removal Note: Some works are described in more detail in the section " Removal and installation the engine ", so it...
Removal and installation the cylinder head. Models 320i, 325i, 328i (engines M50, M52)
The cylinder head is removed on a cold engine. The intake and exhaust manifolds do not unscrew. Removal Disconnect the ground wire from the battery. Caution:...
The cylinder head is removed on a cold engine. The intake and exhaust manifolds do not unscrew. Removal Disconnect the ground wire from the battery. Caution:...
Removal and installation the cylinder head. Models 318tds/325td (Engine M51/M52)
The four-cylinder diesel engine M51 can be considered as a shortened six-cylinder engine M52. A description of the removal of the six-cylinder engine is given....
The four-cylinder diesel engine M51 can be considered as a shortened six-cylinder engine M52. A description of the removal of the six-cylinder engine is given....
Removal and installation the camshaft. Models 316i, 318i
If it is necessary to take measurements on the camshaft. The specified values of axial clearance: 0.065 - 0.15 mm; radial clearance: 0.02 - 0.061 mm. Removal...
If it is necessary to take measurements on the camshaft. The specified values of axial clearance: 0.065 - 0.15 mm; radial clearance: 0.02 - 0.061 mm. Removal...
Removal and installation the camshaft. Models 318is/ti, 320i, 325i, 328i
Since this work requires a special BMW tool, it is recommended that this work be carried out at a workshop. The camshaft can be removed either with the...
Since this work requires a special BMW tool, it is recommended that this work be carried out at a workshop. The camshaft can be removed either with the...
Removal and installation the camshaft. Models 318tds, 325td/tds
Since this work on a six-cylinder engine requires a special BMW tool, it is recommended that this work be carried out at a workshop. The camshaft can be...
Since this work on a six-cylinder engine requires a special BMW tool, it is recommended that this work be carried out at a workshop. The camshaft can be...
Removal and installation valves (all models)
Removal Caution: If the valve train components are to be reinstalled, they must be installed in their original positions by stacking them in the order they...
Removal Caution: If the valve train components are to be reinstalled, they must be installed in their original positions by stacking them in the order they...
Checking the valve guides
When carrying out repair work on a cylinder head with leaky valves, it is not enough to grind or replace the valves and valve seats. In addition, it is...
When carrying out repair work on a cylinder head with leaky valves, it is not enough to grind or replace the valves and valve seats. In addition, it is...
Processing of valve seats in cylinder head
Valve seat treatment is performed when there is increased wear and traces of burning. In this case, certain values of correction angles and seat widths must be...
Valve seat treatment is performed when there is increased wear and traces of burning. In this case, certain values of correction angles and seat widths must be...
Lapping valves
If the valve seats are perfectly machined and new valves are installed, lapping the valves is not necessary. The valves should be lapped with a fine grinding...
If the valve seats are perfectly machined and new valves are installed, lapping the valves is not necessary. The valves should be lapped with a fine grinding...
Removal and installation the alternator V-belt/tensioning the V-belt
The water pump and generator are driven by the crankshaft via a V-belt drive. When a wider V-belt is installed, the crankshaft also drives the power steering...
The water pump and generator are driven by the crankshaft via a V-belt drive. When a wider V-belt is installed, the crankshaft also drives the power steering...
Replacing the V-belt of the air conditioning compressor (all models)
The air conditioning compressor is driven by a wide V-belt with automatic tensioning. Insert a hexagon socket head cap screw wrench into the tension roller...
The air conditioning compressor is driven by a wide V-belt with automatic tensioning. Insert a hexagon socket head cap screw wrench into the tension roller...
Replacing and tensioning the V-belt of the power steering pump on models 316i, 318i, 318is produced before August 1993.
Loosen, without unscrewing, the "arrow" bolts securing the power steering pump to the bracket. Unscrew bolt "10" and nut "13" on the tension bar. Turn tension...
Loosen, without unscrewing, the "arrow" bolts securing the power steering pump to the bracket. Unscrew bolt "10" and nut "13" on the tension bar. Turn tension...
Replacing and tensioning the alternator V-belt on 316i, 318i, 318is models manufactured before August 1993.
Unscrew bolt "1", unscrew the nuts of bolts "2" and "3". Turn bolt "3" in the direction of the arrow, thereby loosening the tension of the V-belt. Remove the...
Unscrew bolt "1", unscrew the nuts of bolts "2" and "3". Turn bolt "3" in the direction of the arrow, thereby loosening the tension of the V-belt. Remove the...
V-belt tension
Tighten tension roller "2" with a torque wrench to a tightening torque of 7 Nm. Tighten the nut of bolt "3". In workshops, precise checking and adjustment of...
Tighten tension roller "2" with a torque wrench to a tightening torque of 7 Nm. Tighten the nut of bolt "3". In workshops, precise checking and adjustment of...
Replacing the V-ribbed belt, models 316i, 318i, 318is/ti produced since September 1993, all 320i, 325i, 328i
These engines are equipped with a wide V-belt (v-ribbed belt), which drives the generator, water pump and power steering pump. Six-cylinder engine: Insert a...
These engines are equipped with a wide V-belt (v-ribbed belt), which drives the generator, water pump and power steering pump. Six-cylinder engine: Insert a...
Replacing the V-ribbed belt, models 318tds, 325td/tds
These 324td diesel engines are fitted with a wider V-belt (v-ribbed belt), which drives the generator, water pump and power steering pump. Place a strong...
These 324td diesel engines are fitted with a wider V-belt (v-ribbed belt), which drives the generator, water pump and power steering pump. Place a strong...
Engine fault diagnostics
If the engine does not start, a systemic troubleshooting should be performed. There are two possible reasons for preventing the engine from starting on...
If the engine does not start, a systemic troubleshooting should be performed. There are two possible reasons for preventing the engine from starting on...
Engine lubrication system
BMW engines must use all-season oil. All-season oils have the advantage of working in a wide temperature range (summer/winter). The basis of all-season oil is...
BMW engines must use all-season oil. All-season oils have the advantage of working in a wide temperature range (summer/winter). The basis of all-season oil is...
Application ranges/viscosity classes of motor oils
Black - oils for diesel engines; white—oils for gasoline engines. Since the application ranges of seasonal oils of adjacent SAE classes overlap, short-term...
Black - oils for diesel engines; white—oils for gasoline engines. Since the application ranges of seasonal oils of adjacent SAE classes overlap, short-term...
Specification of motor oils
Only HD oils are approved for modern engines. HD oils are alloyed oils, the lubricating properties of which are significantly improved by adding various...
Only HD oils are approved for modern engines. HD oils are alloyed oils, the lubricating properties of which are significantly improved by adding various...
Oils for BMW 3-series engines
BMW recommends the following oils: Gasoline engines: oil meeting the minimum requirements of CCMC-G4 or API SG grade. Diesel engines: oil meeting the minimum...
BMW recommends the following oils: Gasoline engines: oil meeting the minimum requirements of CCMC-G4 or API SG grade. Diesel engines: oil meeting the minimum...
Oil consumption
In internal combustion engines, oil consumption refers to the amount of oil that is consumed as a result of the combustion process. Oil consumption cannot be...
In internal combustion engines, oil consumption refers to the amount of oil that is consumed as a result of the combustion process. Oil consumption cannot be...
Lubrication circuit
BMW engines have a so-called circulating lubrication system. The oil pump takes oil from the oil sump through the oil intake and supplies it to the main oil...
BMW engines have a so-called circulating lubrication system. The oil pump takes oil from the oil sump through the oil intake and supplies it to the main oil...
Checking oil pressure
Warm up the engine while driving. When the operating temperature is reached, the oil should be about 80 degrees. Check the oil level. The oil pressure switch...
Warm up the engine while driving. When the operating temperature is reached, the oil should be about 80 degrees. Check the oil level. The oil pressure switch...
Removal and installation the oil pan
Oil pan on 316i, 318i models Figure W—1625 1. Oil pan 2. Hairpin 3. Cork 4. Sealing ring 5. Oil drain plug 6. Sealing ring, size A12x15.5-AL 7. Tray 8. Bolt 9....
Oil pan on 316i, 318i models Figure W—1625 1. Oil pan 2. Hairpin 3. Cork 4. Sealing ring 5. Oil drain plug 6. Sealing ring, size A12x15.5-AL 7. Tray 8. Bolt 9....
Removal and installation, checking of the oil pump
Discontinued, models 316i, 318i produced before August 1993. (Engine M40) Note: Since removing the oil pump requires a lot of preparatory work and is rarely...
Discontinued, models 316i, 318i produced before August 1993. (Engine M40) Note: Since removing the oil pump requires a lot of preparatory work and is rarely...
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