BMRBOI 8 Report post Posted October 23, 2006 hey guys getting my mate some info on the 316i e36. Does it have the cam chain? and is it the same style as the M44 1.8l engine? cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gmccormack 0 Report post Posted October 23, 2006 hey guys getting my mate some info on the 316i e36. Does it have the cam chain? and is it the same style as the M44 1.8l engine? cheers Depends on the year. The earliest examples have nasty belt driven single cam engines followed by a chain driven single cam, then a chain driven twin cam. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMRBOI 8 Report post Posted October 23, 2006 its a 1992 one Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1258 Report post Posted October 23, 2006 its a 1992 onethat will be a cam belt .i have a nice 1.8l if he wants to put that in . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMRBOI 8 Report post Posted October 23, 2006 ok then, if it needs a new cam belt what would it cost? and is this engine single cam or twin? that will be a cam belt . i have a nice 1.8l if he wants to put that in . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gmccormack 0 Report post Posted October 24, 2006 ok then, if it needs a new cam belt what would it cost? and is this engine single cam or twin?If it's a belt driven cam then the engine is a M40 single cam 8 valve. Belts are about $70 from Repco. M40's are temperamental when it comes to fitting new cam belts. Setting the belt tension is critical (BMW use a tool designed especially for the job) and the engine has no timing marks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silver Fox 43 Report post Posted October 24, 2006 Hi, if it's the same as my 318 m40, then it does have timing marks, they're just hard to find and decipher. The one on the pulley on the crank is on the 6th tooth past the timing void, just a punch mark which lines up with the arrow at about 1 or 2 oclock on the front lower housing next to it. The one on the toothed cam wheel is an arrow on the plastic centre, which has to line with the top of the upper ali housing which has 2 ridges on the top of it, the timing mark is the ridge on the left, the slightly lower one. I only found them by luck. I've just done the cam belt on my 318 and it seems to be running fine, no bangs or anything, took about 3 hrs, time was in removing all the bits on the front and replacing them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Docile 64 Report post Posted October 25, 2006 (edited) well my m8 was going to buy a 1997 one and dump his civic vtec.. after he drove it he said it lacked the umph.. here specs of 1991 316i: dunno if this will be the same for NZ though Wheelbase 2700 mm 106.3 in Track front 1418 mm 55.8 in rear 1431 mm 56.3 in Length 4445 mm 175 in Width 1702 mm 67 in Height 1392 mm 54.8 in Length:wheelbase ratio 1.65 Ground clearance Kerb weight 1128 kg 2487 lb Weight distribution (Front) Fuel capacity 65 litres 14.3 UK Gal 17.2 US Gal Go to more manufacturers or other BMW models aerodynamics Drag coefficient 0.300 Frontal Area Cx engine Code Manufacturer BMW Type S-4 SOHC 8 valves total 2 valves per cylinder Main bearings 5 Construction Bore × stroke 84.00mm × 72.00mm 3.31 in × 2.83 in Bore/Stroke ratio 1.17 Displacement 1596 cc (97.394 cu in) Unitary capacity 399 cc/cylinder Compression ratio 9.00:1 Fuel system Bo DME fuel inj. Aspiration Normal Compressor type N/A Intercooler None Catalytic Converter Y Max. output (DIN) 101.4 PS (100.0 bhp) (74.6 kW) @5500 rpm Max. torque (DIN) 141.0 Nm (104 lbft) (14.4 kgm) @4250 rpm Maximum rpm Coolant Water Specific output 62.7 bhp/litre 1.03 bhp/cu in Specific torque 88.35 Nm/litre Go to more manufacturers or other BMW models performance Note: A value of -1 means that the car cannot attain that speed. 0-50mph (80 km/h) 0-60mph 11.20s 0-100km/h 0-100mph 80-120km/h (50-70mph) in top 0-Quarter-mile 18.20s 0-Kilometre Top speed 193 km/h (120 mph) Fuel Consumption CO2 Emissions Power-to-weight 88.65 bhp/ton i think these specs are a bit off as america has a emmission control thing going on hence giving less power to engines?? but you get the idea somewhat Edited October 25, 2006 by Docile Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gus 5 Report post Posted October 25, 2006 you coulda summed that up a bit better slow + gay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Docile 64 Report post Posted October 25, 2006 LOL str8 to the point i c... lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WarNox 1 Report post Posted October 25, 2006 from what year are e36's made with chains? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
petone 0 Report post Posted October 25, 2006 Looking at that weight I think you might have specs for an E30. E36 316i weighs around 1250, more for 6 cyl. All E36 6 cyls are chain, the 4 cyls went to chains around 93? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Docile 64 Report post Posted October 25, 2006 (edited) nope..thats a e36 316i: i missed this part out..: Engine location Front Engine alignment Longitudinal Steering Turns lock-to-lock Turning circle Suspension Front Rear Wheels F/R / Tyres F Tyres R Brakes F/R Brake ∅ F/R / mm Braked area Transmission 5M Drive RWD Top gear ratio 1.00 Final drive ratio 3.45 general Number made Model Code Model Family E36 ive checked the 1993 coupe 316i as well.. same specs except 2 more HP LOL!! Edited October 25, 2006 by Docile Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Docile 64 Report post Posted October 25, 2006 e30 1988 316i Wheelbase 2570 mm 101.2 in Track front 1407 mm 55.4 in rear 1415 mm 55.7 in Length 4325 mm 170.3 in Width 1640 mm 64.6 in Height 1380 mm 54.3 in Length:wheelbase ratio 1.68 Ground clearance Kerb weight 1065 kg 2348 lb Weight distribution (Front) Fuel capacity Go to more manufacturers or other BMW models aerodynamics Drag coefficient Frontal Area Cx engine Code Manufacturer BMW Type S-4 SOHC 8 valves total 2 valves per cylinder Main bearings Construction Bore × stroke 84.00mm × 72.00mm 3.31 in × 2.83 in Bore/Stroke ratio 1.17 Displacement 1596 cc (97.394 cu in) Unitary capacity 399 cc/cylinder Compression ratio 9.00:1 Fuel system Bo Motronic fuel inj. Aspiration Normal Compressor type N/A Intercooler None Catalytic Converter N Max. output (DIN) 104.4 PS (103.0 bhp) (76.8 kW) @5500 rpm Max. torque (DIN) 145.0 Nm (107 lbft) (14.8 kgm) @4250 rpm Maximum rpm Coolant Water Specific output 64.5 bhp/litre 1.06 bhp/cu in Specific torque 90.85 Nm/litre Go to more manufacturers or other BMW models performance Note: A value of -1 means that the car cannot attain that speed. 0-50mph (80 km/h) 0-60mph 10.10s 0-100km/h 0-100mph 80-120km/h (50-70mph) in top 0-Quarter-mile 0-Kilometre Top speed 180 km/h (112 mph) Fuel Consumption CO2 Emissions Power-to-weight 96.71 bhp/ton Engine location Front Engine alignment Longitudinal Steering Turns lock-to-lock Turning circle Suspension Front I.MS.CS.LW.LTLi.ARB. Rear I.STA.CS. Wheels F/R / Tyres F Tyres R Brakes F/R Di/Dr Brake ∅ F/R / mm Braked area Transmission 5M Drive RWD Top gear ratio 0.80 Final drive ratio 4.27 general Number made Model Code Model Family E30 LOL HAS MORE POWER THAN MODERN 316i LOL!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMRBOI 8 Report post Posted October 25, 2006 so they are not the hassel buying right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Docile 64 Report post Posted October 25, 2006 (edited) id say dont bother buying a 316i or 318i e36.. not worth it even if they are manual.. you will be shifting all the time coz of the lack of power...for around the same price you can get atleast a 320i or 325i if your lucky. with those you get a straight 6 150 hp, 190 hp engines. Edited October 25, 2006 by Docile Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMRBOI 8 Report post Posted October 25, 2006 yeah very true whenn my 325i was sick the dealer gave me a 318i to drive wow was it slow, and it being auto was boaring id say dont bother buying a 316i or 318i e36.. not worth it even if they are manual.. you will be shifting all the time coz of the lack of power...for around the same price you can get atleast a 320i or 325i if your lucky. with those you get a straight 6 150 hp, 190 hp engines. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Docile 64 Report post Posted October 25, 2006 well there you have it:D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WarNox 1 Report post Posted October 26, 2006 id say dont bother buying a 316i or 318i e36.. not worth it even if they are manual.. you will be shifting all the time coz of the lack of power...for around the same price you can get atleast a 320i or 325i if your lucky. with those you get a straight 6 150 hp, 190 hp engines. even the 320i's are slow, like mine. its barely as fast as a 1.8L stock primera, in a drag that is. drivers with same sorta skill. for a car with that much weight you need as big an engine as possible. the difference in fuel consumption between a 325 and 320 is hardly anything. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Docile 64 Report post Posted October 26, 2006 its the price though. im satisfied atm with my 320i. i dont drag it much.. just need the power for overtaking and a bit of hill climbing.. and beside.. have you seen the engines on the 316i and 318i? damn.. those are puny.. even the vtec produce more power and looks better Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
