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[Rob&co]

some of the pluses are....Slow, Weak, Solid, Gas friendly and most of all the coolest part is the "timing CHAIN"

[Rob&co]

"But apparently they are the most desirable" said no one ever.......

[oHSo EuRo]

Well regardless if they are or not. Car looks clean and I'd like to get into an e30. Try new things I guess.

[Rob&co]

check the rear quarters..... Also look at the front rails.... that area sucks always on East cars.... Also lift up the trunk carpet also.... Make sure it don't "tick" if his damn lifters make noise its not been kept up and don't trade! (unless u also have a pos)


The motors are solid suspension is good 2! Fun cars over all!

[Rob&co]

Well regardless if they are or not. Car looks clean and I'd like to get into an e30. Try new things I guess.

I love you for that! Okay here! Look for;


Common Problems

Profile Gasket

The most common problem with the 318iS was the profile gasket failing on the engine. The chemicals in the coolant would deteriorate the gasket until it failed. The repair for this job is extensive (cylinder head, radiator, thermo-fan, crank pulleys and the front timing chain covers are just a few components that had to be removed). The gasket would normally fail around the 50,000 miles mark and wasn't always covered under the warranty.


Part

Qty

Part Number

Part

Qty

Part Number

Gasket 1 111 217 215 46 Gasket 1 116 117 344 90
Bolt set 1 111 217 219 39 Nut 4 183 017 377 74
Valve cover 1 111 217 218 76 Valve cover 3 111 217 214 75
Gasket 1 111 412 478 49 Gasket 1 115 317 211 72
Gasket 1 111 412 478 37 Gasket 1 116 117 346 84
O-ring 1 121 417 272 20 O-ring 1 115 317 212 18
Seal ring 1 071 199 633 55 Throttle-b 2 135 412 474 00
Gasket 1 183 017 119 69 Gasket set 1 111 417 219 19
Antifreeze 1 821 414 677 04

At this stage, most E30 M42's should have had their profile gasket replaced through by a dealer or by previous failure. It would be worthwhile checking with previous owners on when and who replaced the gasket, although you may have to go back a number of years into the car's history. If you cannot determine if it has been replaced, assume that it has, considering the mileage of cars that are now at least twenty years old.

However, keep in eye out for water in oil symptoms (a grey-brown sludge build up easily evident on the oil filler cap or dipstick), unusual oil pressures, water loss (leaks or otherwise) or water temperatures.

Timing Chain Tensioner

The symptoms of a wearing tensioner is a rattling noise coming from the front of the engine which can easily be heard in the car from around 2000-3500rpm. It is relatively easy to change the chain tensioner. However, you can also re-fit an M44 tensioner. It is recommended that you change the tensioner as soon as possible when the symptoms begin to occur; a worn tensioner will cause the timing chains to stretch resulting in in new cam chain sprockets, timing chains, guides and various gaskets and can cost in the region of £550 (including labour from a specialist).
Timing Chain tensioner part (x1): 113 117 431 87
Timing Chain tensioner washer part(x1): 071 199 633 55

Tapping/ticking noise

When most people hear a ticking engine they instantly believe that the tappets are worn. This is not always the case, sometimes it can be a crack in the exhaust manifold. Normally the ticking will go away once the car has been driven for a while, so people believe the the oil has reached operating temperature and cured the tapping problem. However, it could be a small hole in the exhaust manifold that is sealed when the manifold gets hot (ie expanding metal covering the hole up!). This is most common on cylinder one.

Fuel smell

Some times you can smell petrol fumes on startup, which can smell a lot worse if you turn on your fans. This can be a small fuel pipe just behind the inlet manifold which can perish or sometimes just needs the jubilee clip tightening. Petrol cannot always been seen (unless the engine is cold) as the petrol instantly evaporates from the heat of the engine. But you should see the leak leaking onto the fuel rail trim and down the fuel inlet and return pipes for the engine.

Lumpy idle

The M42 engine is prone to the air breather pipes perishing. This results in unwillingness to start on cold mornings and a lumpy uneven idle. If you open the bonnet with the engine running you may be able to hear a hissing sound. Then all you need to play is hunt the sound considering there are a lot of breather pipes to the engine. If there is no hissing sound it could be the valve in the idle control valve (ICV) sticking. Simply disconnect the ICV by undoing the jubilee clips (its found between the engine and bulkhead on the passenger side and is a "T" shape) and spray some carburettor cleaner into the valve. This should stop the valve from sticking, or you could replace the ICV completely.

Loose Sump Bolts

Due to the two-part design of M42 and M40 sumps, there is a common issue of internal sump bolts working loose. Not only can this cause oil leaks, but there's the threat of oil starvation to critical parts as the sump gaskets themselves work loose and block essential oil channels. To prevent premature engine death, learn more about M42 sump bolts.

[oHSo EuRo]

Thanks Rob, ill make sure to keep these things in mind.

[oHSo EuRo]

M50 would be in its near future if this did happen. Jus sayin

[Rob&co]

commonly accepted I guess.... Don't ask me about that I ll get you and me both mad... Lets just stick to things we agree on

[oHSo EuRo]

Ls swap yo

[mrg7243]

commonly accepted I guess.... Don't ask me about that I ll get you and me both mad... Lets just stick to things we agree on

You should check out me photo thread

[coconutt]

Time to Nascar home so I can blow up the bathroom.

[coconutt]

yeah hes east! I pm him all the time lol cool cat! he don't like rs on e30 ether

Idk how but I seen his Miata for sure over here. Unless somebody replicated his car even with a pink sticker somewhere.

[Rob&co]

Huh?

[coconutt]

Didn't he have pink stickers?

[Rob&co]

Not sure , but pretty sure he's still I the East..