Mar 25, 2015 · There were several motors for the 318; the original m10, and in '87-ish, they went to an updated motor, (m40b18) and later, around 91-ish, on the 318is, they used the very nice DOHC m42. It revved higher; gave excellent power AND fuel economy (around 33 highway), and was significantly light enough to give it a pretty good handling advantage on ...

Jan 14, 2024 · I have 2 options: 91 e30 or 87 e30 91 @ $3500, 180k: I have a 91 BMW 318is. This is the E30 platform! It runs but needs a clutch. I have a car trailer so I can delivery it. I bought it as a drift project but decided to go a different direction. The …

Dec 20, 2019 · Apparently the Bentley doesn't contain the 91 318i/M42, but the factory manual does. I made a dropbox folder with the individual files to select from, or you can download them as a zip. BMW E30 models 1982 to 1991 Factory Repair Manual

Dec 13, 2023 · 91 BMW m42 timing chain guide rail ... BMW part # 11311727342 ... Obligatory Xmas tree on E30 post

Jul 5, 2023 · for a weekend car i'd say go with the 3.91 lsd – no need for lower top gear revs if it isn't a daily imo edit - idk why people are being downvoted for suggesting the 3.91; hell, i'm not downvoting people for recommending the 3.73 – lot of anger over gear ratios apparently. at least reply with a "why" if you're going to so...

May 17, 2021 · The letter E and it’s number means the max rating of ethanol in your fuel. 87/89/91/93 octane standard gas have a rating of up to 10% ethanol by content. If you are in the USA IOWA allows up to 15 ethanol in pump gas. E85 means it’s at max 85% ethanol.

Apr 15, 2015 · I'd say the E36 is the last BMW of a "raw" nature, the E46 does feel a generation ahead in terms of smoothness and comfort and is a great drive, but feels quite a bit more isolated from the mechanical elements of a car. To put it simply I'd have an E30 for the weekends and a E46 for a daily, but with only 1 car the E36 is a fantastic compromise.

Jun 17, 2024 · Hi, My m52/ZF320 is currently pushing power to a 4.10 LSD. Now that my diff needs rebuilding, I was thinking of 3.91 internals.

Jul 12, 2017 · 91' BMW 318is, Rear wheel drive, manual, Limited slip differential. Instead of looking for an economical. Easy to tow vehicle. I have to have my baby, obviously. I'm hearing very mixed information. Most people say yes.

Feb 8, 2021 · As the title states, I have a 1991 E30 which I have been getting up to speed with new Brakes, Muffler and an oxygen sensor. It is a whole different drive. Noticed the smell of gas and found the Feeder/Return lines had a trickle. Actually a full stream that did a great job of cleaning the Starter.