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316 hit 190,000km on the way to work 

Pretty exciting stuff. 

Exactly as you have outlined. 

Easy peasy

Or the cats have been gutted 

the correct way to test your cats for being blocked is with a manometer 

The correct way to check your o2 sensors with with a gas analyser 

But won't hurt to check for leaks at all or damage to the cats 

What model car? 

They're both codes for cats, so I would probably check if they have been removed 

Just hit 260km in my diesel. 

Still no issues. Seems to me like the petrol variants have significantly more cooling system issues, I imagine that it's just the much higher opeating temps

Now I'm convinced that I should have kept my 328

If you're on a budget and don't have the ability to make a bench test right for the dme you will need the inpa/ncs/dis set up on an old PC. Easiest way is with a serial cable and an ADS interface.  

Unfortunately lots of reading is needed and relatively limited info as most people are US based with OBD2 ports 

I know the v8had the pwm control fan, am unsure on the diesel (can have a look at mine if need be) 

I think that's why I've had my e36 316 longer than any other e36,   I really enjoy the simple cars. 

Probably also why I drive a Morrie most days 

This makes me want a povo pack e30 very much 

Check front arm bushes and the arms themselves 

If nothing obviously out of kilter have a good nosey at the subframe 

Only radial seals I've had fail premature are C&U

7 hours ago, Young Thrash Driver said:

It is a bargain... but I have 4 cars, and a 5th would entail divorce! Not quite sure why this hasn't sold yet, but good luck.

Hah, only four!  

I'd get a hiding if I took this home too

Don't read in to it too much. Could be as simple as washer fluid.  

Or could mean the car has had more running repairs over the years and consequently better than others of similar milage. 

You can find the dimensions for cam lock tool online and make your own, I've had a few of them laser cut for me. Can also make your own crank tool. 

My 18v rattle gun will do the crank pulley with ease too. 

It's a huge job to undertake, be over prepared 

Today I...

Pulled the HVAC control out of one of the 318s and replaced the caps on the board. 

Easy and works properly now. 

Drove it around and did an oil change. New headgasket and head appear to work. Shame about the fact it's a 318... 

Next to tackle on it;

Remove a dent. 

Fix interior, it's all saggy. I think I have a complete tidy leather interior, so may chuck that in

Attempt to make it tidy outside 

Sell it

Mine blew the drivers park light bulb and a low beam bulb, had a regulator to window clip fail, cost nothing to sort that. Coming up to a year and 20,000km ownership. Currently at 259km. Will be needing to do rear control arm bushes eventually. 

My work e53 is now at 430km and has had a battery replaced in the last year, has covered approx 80,000km last year

Should do if it's a 318is 

Can't seem to decode your vin

If in doubt measure your front sway bar, sport is 26mm and standard is 23.5

Don't forget the Italian market e30 320iS... 

Typically all the coupes ran the sport suspension too. Have yet to see one without it. 

I think in some strange markets the coupe could be had with m40/43 and bouncy castle suspension. But anything we get here had the sport stuff 

On 9/20/2018 at 7:02 AM, Allanw said:

There is one around that is a 318is shell, with all the M3 gear fitted, but it was certed for it, but registered as an M3......

I do remember that one. 

10 hours ago, Palazzo said:

Isn't that yellow one the reshelled 318is coupe?

Would have to be plate and tagged if that was the case? 

Might keep an eye on that, have a spare m44 lying around. 

There's no way to prove it originally had drums. 

Swap the rear arms over with the complete assemblies, bolts up, same brake lines etc 

Have done my 316 like this and the brake bias is still okay

M42/44 swap is a laugh in an e30. 

Have engines available for sale

Very cool project, I love povo pack cars 

7 hours ago, Young Thrash Driver said:

I am a little concerned about the breach of privacy aspect... but yes I did consider picking it up to retrieve the engine for someone

If that happened I'll barra swap one of our work X5's. 

Or the e39